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Is college worth the cost? 85% of Gen Z student loan borrowers would have done something different

Rising tuition costs, increasing student loan interest rates and a higher cost of living in the U.S. has left potential college students questioning the value of a college degree. Many students regret how much student loan debt they took out for their education; in a Bankrate survey about student loan…

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More than rate hikes needed

As inflation in the United States reaches new heights, economists are debating how high the Federal Reserve will need to hike interest rates to curb demand and rein in price growth. Some commentators believe that the Fed will need to be as aggressive as Fed Chair Paul Volcker in the…

Bangkok Post

Australian house prices fall at 'fastest rate' since 2008 financial crisis

House prices in Australia are dropping at their fastest since the global financial crisis — and market conditions are "likely to worsen" as interest rates continue to rise, according to property analytics firm CoreLogic.

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Workers are being punished for inflation. The real culprit is corporate greed

Big corporations are using inflation as cover to raise prices. Yet the US Federal Reserve is raising interest rates – further hurting Americans

The Guardian - US

If recession hits the UK, a base rate rise is the last thing we need

This week’s decision on interest rates will be fraught, but many think Britain is heading the same way as the US

The Guardian - UK

How The Stock Market Affects Real Estate Investments

When someone is investing their money or planning to invest it for at least some time, they usually look at the options of buying real estate or stocks. Some might choose to concentrate on either the housing market or on buying stocks while others choose to diversify their investment and…

Benzinga

As interest rates rise, the 'American dream' of homeownership fades for some

Rising interest rates and fierce competition are pushing many potential homeowners out of the market, leading one person to conclude: "I feel like the American dream isn't attainable anymore."

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How strong is the US economy? Depends on which party you ask

Analysis: In spite of high employment and robust hiring, many Americans are pessimistic about the economy

The Guardian - US

4 Real Estate Stocks to Sell as Home Sales Fall

The real estate sector has been badly affected due to falling home sales amid rising interest rates and declining mortgage demand. Higher home prices and mortgage rates have taken a toll on consumer demand. Given this backdrop, we think it could be wise to avoid real estate stocks Fathom Holdings…

StockNews.com

The International Monetary Fund: Holy Grail or Poisoned Chalice?

As the global south struggles to grapple with its debt pandemic, experts question the efficacy of the IMF’s conditional lending.

Foreign Policy

Argentina's Fernandez bets on 'superministry' to stop economic bleeding

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez launched his latest effort to tackle an economy in crisis on Thursday, tapping one of the ruling coalition's most powerful figures to lead a new "superministry" on the same day the central bank hiked interest rates to 60%.

Reuters

The difference between the Tory candidates’ tax plans? One is bad, the other is really bad

Neither has the first idea of what they’re doing. Truss’s proposal does little for those who need it, and Sunak’s is a desperate U-turn, says Larry Elliott, the Guardian’s economics editor

The Guardian - UK

Dubai's Emirates NBD Profit Rises in Second Quarter

Dubai's biggest lender, Emirates NBD, posted on Thursday a jump of 42% in second-quarter net profit, boosted by higher income and lower impairments. Emirates NBD's net profit of 3.5 billion dirhams ($952.98 million) for the three months to June 30 was up from 2.46 billion in the year-earlier period. Net…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Recession Ireland: Top economist warns 'creeping' recession will hit Ireland

There are many indicators that the country is headed for a recession

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APRA warned Albanese government about 'heightened' housing risks as interest rates rise

The banking regulator warned the incoming Albanese government that it would face "heightened" risks in the housing market as interest rates rise, documents released under freedom of information show.

The Conversation

Chalmers' challenge: why the treasurer's words on the economy carry so much weight

When Bill Clinton’s campaign manager, James Carville, scrawled, “the economy, stupid” on a sign in 1992, he merely wanted the campaign volunteers to stick to their presidential candidate’s talking points.

The Guardian - US

Fed announces another three-quarter-point increase in interest rates

The move is intended to curb inflation though previous increases this year have had little effect so far

The Independent UK

Federal Reserve hikes interest rates 0.75 per cent for second time in two months

Another ‘unusually large’ hike possible to tackle inflation, depending on data, but increases will likely slow, says Fed Chair Powell

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US Fed raises interest rates another 0.75 points, sees economy softening

A series of rate hikes, intended to bring down inflation, have increased the risk the United States will fall into recession.

The Guardian - AU

The RBA is increasing interest rates to counter inflation – but it will also slow wages growth

Combined with major price increases on essential items, the RBA’s policies will deliver a brutal whack to lower-income households

The Conversation

Why a universal job guarantee beats the basic income pipe dream

With the current cost-of-living crisis resulting in dramatic inflation, higher interest rates and a looming recession, people have been searching for solutions to the economic crisis. A universal job guarantee may just be the answer we’re looking for, especially since Canada lost 43,000 jobs in June.

Benzinga

Will Federal Reserve Raise Interest Rates 0.75% or 1.00%? Here's What Analysts Are Saying Ahead Of Fed Meeting

The FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) will announce if it is deciding to raise the federal funds rate Wednesday, July 27 with an announcement at 2 p.m. ET. Here’s a look at what major analysts are expecting the rate hike to look like.

The Independent UK

Fed set to impose another big rate hike to fight inflation

The Federal Reserve is under pressure to continue raising interest rates aggressively with inflation at a four-decade high, the job market strong and consumers still spending

The New Daily

Treasurer warns of economic blow worth billions – and it has already started

Australia's economy is being dealt a massive blow by fast-rising interest rates and slowing global growth, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will warn on Thursday.

Daily Mirror

Property experts explain how to beat competition to secure your dream home and four other tips

Earlier this month, house prices increased for the seventh consecutive time, while interest rates went up for the fifth time in June

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