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Interest rates are not the tool to solve the inflation caused by the US’s war with Iran

We’ve been here before with Covid and Ukraine. Making borrowing more expensive won’t work – only price controls, caps and public ownership can do that, says Josh Ryan-Collins, a professor at UCL

The Guardian - UK

Federal Reserve could signal pause in rate cuts as Iran war stokes inflation

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady and may signal it will not cut rates at all this year as the Iran war complicates the central bank's inflation outlook.

Euronews

The RBA is asking Australians to show restraint. They may want to take their own advice

We are all living in uncertain times, so we expect decisions to be made with a high degree of caution. That applies to the central bank and interest rates

The Guardian - AU

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4 Critical Reasons to Reconsider Refinancing Your Student Loans

Discover the pros and cons of refinancing student loans. Learn when it makes sense to refinance and when to avoid it, especially if you have federal loans or are pursuing loan forgiveness.

International Business Times UK

Australian households fear double whammy of rate hikes and higher petrol prices will lead to recession

Borrowers face losing hundreds of dollars a month in higher repayments and rising pump rices will add to the pain, economists warn

The Guardian - AU

Mortgage Rates Near 5.9% — 5 Reasons Some Homeowners Are Refinancing

Numbers like that carry real power in the housing world, and right now mortgage rates hovering around 5.9%, 6.0% or higher have started to spark serious conversations inside thousands of households. Homeowners track interest rates the same way sports fans track playoff standings. One small shift can change the entire…

Everybody Loves Your Money

RBA narrowly votes to lift interest rates. The Middle East war may determine if there’s more to come

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted official interest rates for the second time this year as it struggles to bring inflation under control, saying inflation is “likely to remain above target for some time”.

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‘If we have to change tack, we will’: RBA hikes rates but not aiming to put Australia into recession, Bullock says

Reserve Bank of Australia’s second consecutive increase lifts cash rate target to 4.1%, back to where it was in February last year

The Guardian - AU

Australian stock market gains after split rate decision

The Australian Securities Exchange finished 0.3 per cent higher and the local currency hit a five-day high after the Reserve Bank raised interest rates.

AAP

March Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary

The March Fed meeting marked the second central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.

Kiplinger

A 'debt spiral,' before a fiscal crisis: interest on the national debt will be growing faster than GDP in just 5 years, think tank warns

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget sees a critical threshold crossing by 2031—and the consequences could be nearly impossible to reverse.

Fortune

5 Ways Debt Can Ruin Your Spring Plans

Spring promises fresh air, longer days, and the irresistible urge to get out of the house and actually enjoy life again. Warmer weather sparks road trips, backyard barbecues, festivals, and spontaneous weekend adventures that shake off months of winter hibernation. Yet one stubborn obstacle can slam the brakes on all…

Everybody Loves Your Money

FTSE 100 Live 16 March: Bills warning as oil price stays above $100, index firm

Oil prices have continued to rise in a move that adds more strain on the cost of living outlook.

Evening Standard

Major Popeyes Franchisee Sailormen Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Closes 20 Locations Amid Rising Costs

The bankruptcy filing comes as the fast-food industry grapples with persistent challenges, including higher labor and food costs, elevated interest rates on borrowing, and a post-pandemic slowdown in customer traffic for many chains.

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Despite denials, there are signs the RBA does consider house prices in setting rates

As households are squeezed by the cost-of-living crisis, central bank governors such as Jerome Powell in the United States and Michele Bullock in Australia are coming under repeated fire from politicians, pundits and households.

AAP

Interest rate hike 'no slam dunk' amid Iran uncertainty

Traders and economists widely expect the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates but uncertainty over the Iran war could convince the board to keep them on hold.

MarketBeat

MarketBeat Week in Review – 03/09 - 03/13

Stocks moved higher this week despite uncertainty over the Iran conflict and oil prices; economic indicators point to no change in interest rates next week

Axios

Subpoenas against Fed chair Powell tossed in scathing opinion

The judge accused the Trump administration of using the criminal investigation to pressure the head of the world's most important central bank to lower interest rates.

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Dollar Rallies as Surging Oil Prices Spark Inflation Fears

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 9.5-month high on Friday and finished up +0.65%. The dollar rallied on Friday as the war in Iran shows no signs of easing, threatening to keep crude oil prices elevated and prompting the Fed to hold off on cutting interest rates. Higher...

The Independent UK

When does auto loan refinancing make sense, and how much can I save?

More than half of new car loans are at least six years long

MyLifeXP

Gold Crash Alert: Why Prices Suddenly Fell Today

When global tensions rise, investors usually move toward safe-haven assets like Gold and Silver. That is why the recent market reaction surprised many observers. Even as tensions between Iran and Israel intensified, gold prices moved downward instead of rising. The April futures contract on COMEX dropped sharply, catching investors off…

AAP

Big four banks predict three consecutive RBA rate hikes

The Middle East conflict could prompt the Aussie dollar to plummet and the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates to 15-year highs in 2026, analysts say.

The Guardian - US

US inflation stayed flat at 2.4% in February before effects of war on Iran kicked in

Effect of war on prices not reflected in data, as Trump says only ‘fools’ would think oil price shocks would be significant

Evening Standard

Oil wars: West releases record 400 million barrels as Iran hits cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz

Meanwhile Tehran threatens to target banks and financial centres in Middle East as Chancellor Rachel Reeves issues warning on inflation and interest rates

AAP

Iran conflict raises spectre of triple RBA rate hike

Households are being warned to brace for a second interest rate rise in as many months as three big banks react to comments from a top Reserve Bank official.

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