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3 Stocks to Keep in Your Portfolio for the Next 25 Years

Still-elevated inflation and a robust job market will likely keep the Federal Reserve officials on track to raise interest rates in the upcoming months. Amid ongoing market uncertainties, investors could consider adding fundamentally sound stocks, Visa (V), Cigna Corp. (CI), and Molina Healthcare (MOH), to their portfolios for long-term returns.…

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Cost of living pressure on household budgets remains as inflation falls to 10.1%

Money writer Linda Howard, answers your questions and comments on the impact of inflation on cost of living on February 16.

Daily Record

Afternoon Update: RBA boss defends job at Senate grilling; public school enrolments drop; and a sit-down with Lidia Thorpe

Philip Lowe tells Senate estimates interest rates will continue to rise, ‘but how far they need to go, we’re still unsure’

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How high will Lowe go? Five things we learned from RBA governor’s parliament appearance

Philip Lowe tells Senate estimates that interest rates must keep rising to tame ‘corrosive’ inflation – and he is not resigning

The Guardian - AU

Inflation slowing, no need for big rate hikes - central bank

Thailand's inflation will likely slow down this year and there is no need for the central bank to raise interest rates aggressively like other countries, Bank of Thailand (BoT) deputy governor Mathee Supapongse said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Strong bank profits a 'positive', says RBA boss

The Reserve Bank governor has defended robust profits made by banks and says higher rates will eventually start eroding their earnings.

AAP

Philip Lowe says interest rate rises painful but for the best, predicting more to come

Inflation is dangerous, corrosive and hurts people, RBA governor tells Senate estimates

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RBA boss reveals ‘disturbing’ letters from families as mortgage bills skyrocket

Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe has revealed he's received a series of "disturbing" letters from families about their financial hardships.

The New Daily

RBA boss Philip Lowe defends record bank profits as he flags further rate hikes

Philip Lowe says it is important in the long term to have "strong" banks that are turning a profit, even though it may be hard to hear for people in the grip of skyrocketing mortgage repayments.

ABC News

Interest rates bite sea freight demand as food growers prepare export plans

Food such as grapes, citrus, and grain may be shipped to more overseas markets this year due to a drop in global sea freight rates.

ABC News

US inflation stays elevated, adding pressure for more Fed hikes

US consumer prices rose briskly at the start of the year, a sign of persistent inflationary pressures that could push the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates even higher than previously expected.

The Times of India

Soaring property prices in Australia’s most sought-after regional areas come tumbling down

Rising interest rates and city folk staying put post-lockdowns reverse real estate demand, new data reveals

The Guardian - AU

Zimbabwe’s budget plans open door for growth. But only if high interest rates don't derail them

When Zimbabwe’s finance minister Mthuli Ncube presented the national budget for 2023 to Parliament in November 2022, he placed high emphasis on a raft of initiatives designed to spur strong economic growth and unleash economic transformation. These included financing of infrastructure projects, education, health, value chains and other public investments.

The Conversation

Interest rates could peak at 4.1% amid sinking consumer confidence in Australia, says NAB

Major bank believes business conditions and confidence are improving as it sets cash rate prediction higher than other banks

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The New Daily

Mortgage pain to intensify in 2023 as triple rate-hike looms: NAB economists

Australians must brace for interest rates to rise at least three more times in 2023 as the RBA fights high inflation.

AAP

Consumer confidence plummets as cash rate lifts

The latest cash rate hike has mortgage holders worried as consumer confidence plunges to its lowest level since April 2020.

ABC News

China's economy is recovering — is that a good thing for Australians faced with surging prices?

China's rebounding economy is set to have ramifications for Australia — both good and bad — and could exacerbate our cost-of-living issues.

ABC News

Middle-income families hit hard by inflation, interest rates could sink the economy

As interest rates rise and other cost-of-living pressures increase, middle-income households that had been living comfortably are pulling back on spending, which has big implications for the economy.

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Interest rate isn’t everything: How to compare money market vs. savings accounts

APY is important, but you should also consider how easily you can access your funds when comparing the two account types.

Tribune News Service

Bill Dudley: Will the Fed go longer or higher? Maybe both

How will the US Federal Reserve wage its battle with inflation — by keeping interest rates elevated for longer, or by taking them even higher? Investors are fixated on this question, which has vast implications for bonds, stocks and the entire economy.

The Independent UK

Kimberly Palmer: Family budgeting tips that actually work

Following a family budget is challenging, especially when unexpected costs pop up, including those related to the high prices at the grocery store and rising interest rates

The New Daily

No such thing as a free lunch. Questions for RBA governor Philip Lowe about ‘cosy’ meeting

RBA governor Philip Lowe will be asked to explain why he privately briefed elite bankers about the ninth consecutive rise in interest rates – during a

The Guardian - UK

‘Disaster’ is right: Brexit is a self-inflicted wound that cuts dangerously deep

Quitting the EU has stalled business investment, making us reliant on workers who are now scarce. Hence rising wages, high inflation and increased interest rates. Result? A looming recession

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s economy running hot despite rising interest rates, but experts urge caution

Building and business insiders warn the Reserve Bank’s recent hawkish approach risks long-term harm for households and commerce

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3 Great ETFs to Buy for Your Long-Term Portfolio

With the labor market still running hot, the Fed is likely to continue raising interest rates throughout this year. Amid this, investors might consider buying quality ETFs, Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund (VCSH), JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF (JPST), and SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust (MDY) to ensure steady…

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