The best cash ISAs and savings accounts paying the highest interest rates in May War in Iran has ‘upended interest rate expectations’ The Independent UK · May 12
Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will gold drop to $4,600 and silver slip to $80? Gold slips as markets assess Middle East tensions and inflation data Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will gold drop to $4,600 and silver slip to $80? Gold and silver moved lower as markets studied Middle East tensions, U.S. inflation data, and interest rate expectations. Analysts pointed to a stronger dollar, rising oil prices, and changes in rate… The Economic Times · May 12
Global Market: Bank of Japan turns increasingly hawkish as oil shock fuels inflation concerns Japan's central bank, the BOJ, is feeling pressure to raise interest rates soon. Surging oil prices linked to the Iran conflict are pushing inflation higher. Some policymakers want a rate hike as early as June. This signals a shift towards tighter policy. Investors now expect a significant change in Japan's… The Economic Times · May 12
Silver gains Rs 3,100/kg, gold at Rs 1.54 lakh/10g ahead of US inflation data, fading peace talk hopes. What should you do? Gold and silver prices rose on MCX Tuesday as investors turned cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation data. Weakening hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal lifted crude oil prices, fuelling concerns that persistent inflation could keep global interest rates higher for longer. The Economic Times · May 12
UK savings: six traps to avoid when you’re finding a new deal When fixed-rate accounts hit the end of their term, there are pitfalls to avoid when finding a new home for your cash The Guardian - UK · May 11
Charting the global economy: US job growth exceeds projections US employers added more jobs than expected for a second month. Germany's industrial output declined again. Australia's central bank raised interest rates for a third consecutive meeting. These events highlight varied global economic performance. The Economic Times · May 10
Can Rs 10 lakh in post office FD and Rs 10,000/month in RD build Rs 1 crore retirement corpus in 20 years? Interest rates may vary. If we talk about the post office, it offers a 6.7% interest rate on its RD, while its rate for the 5-year FD is 7.5%. Using both post office FD and RD for financial planning, you can create a nearly Rs 1 crore retirement corpus in… The Economic Times · May 8
Gold vs oil: Which offers better protection from rising prices during the Iran war? Conventional wisdom holds that gold protects investors during war and inflation. The Iran conflict has turned that assumption on its head. Since the outbreak of the war, Brent crude has rallied 37%, while gold has fallen 10%. The driving force is interest rates, not geopolitics. Euronews · May 8
Dollar Recovers Early Losses as Stocks Retreat The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.14%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Thursday and moved higher after stocks gave up early gains and turned lower, boosting liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar also found support on Thursday’s dollar-friendly news on weekly jobless claims, Q1... Barchart · May 7
Dollar Slips with Crude Oil on US-Iran Peace Hopes The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.14% but remains above Wednesday's 2.5-month low. Optimism that a peace deal between the US and Iran is imminent is curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar today. Also, today's -4% decline in crude oil prices eases inflation expectations and could prompt... Barchart · May 7
Increasing JobSeeker is long overdue. Here’s how we could do it, without breaking the budget In the lead-up to the federal budget, there’s much focus on what the government will do to address cost-of-living pressures for households amid rising inflation and interest rates. The Conversation · May 6
Man arrested over alleged offensive shirt outside royal commission venue – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · May 5
Oil crisis not over: warnings of diesel over $4 a litre With the Strait of Hormuz still shut and stockpiles running down, economists warn fuel prices could spike above levels previously seen during this oil crisis. AAP · May 5
The New Fed Chair Trade: Who Wins When Warsh Takes the Helm? Kevin Warsh’s Fed could reshape interest rates in 2026, creating winners and losers among bank stocks based on rate sensitivity and market volatility MarketBeat · May 5
The Guardian - AU · May 5 ‘It’s quite distressing’: rate rise brings new pain for would-be homebuyers Property prices are still rising at the entry level and as borrowing costs increase, the home ownership dream is even further out of reach
The Conversation · May 5 With no easy options, RBA raises interest rates for the third time to quell inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the official cash rate by another 25 basis points, the third hike this year as it struggles to keep inflation under control.
International Business Times · May 4 Big Tech Slashed 80,000 Jobs in Early 2026 — But AI May Not Be the Real Reason Big Tech cut over 80,000 jobs in Q1 2026 and blamed AI — but experts say pandemic-era overhiring and rising interest rates are the real drivers. Here's what's actually behind the mass layoffs.
Kiplinger · May 4 3 Ways Kevin Warsh Will Change the Fed The Senate has confirmed President Trump's nominee, and though he can't cut rates all by himself, there are three things Kevin Warsh can do to change the Fed.
AAP · May 4 Third RBA rate hike might not be the end for borrowers Mortgage holders are back to square one after a third straight Reserve Bank rate hike, adding hundreds of dollars more to interest repayments since February.
The Guardian - AU · May 4 Australia’s property investor borrowing rises at fastest rate in a decade – despite interest rate rises Owner-occupier mortgage growth slowed under growing costs while investor loans grew by $42bn in the year to March, a 9.6% increase
The Guardian - AU · May 3 Morning Mail: Labor ranks uneasy over Albanese’s approach; RBA mulls rate rise; saving an imperilled dragon Labor insiders question government’s mission; interest rates set for another bump; and bringing a lizard back from the brink
The Guardian - AU · May 3 The RBA has hiked interest rates. Use our loan calculator to check how it affects you Reserve Bank announces fourth hike this year, adding to the cost of monthly mortgage repayments
AAP · May 3 Close call tipped as Reserve Bank mulls third rate hike Traders and economists expect the central bank to raise interest rates for a third straight meeting but high uncertainty could result in another split decision.
The Economic Times · May 2 Fossil fuels no longer offer security. Clean energy can While historical energy crises spurred renewable adoption, current economic conditions like inflation and high interest rates pose investment challenges. Despite these obstacles, growing public support and the undeniable security benefits of renewables are driving continued progress.
Barchart · May 1 April’s Top Performers and Underperformers Crude oil, gasoline, gasoline refining spreads, bitcoin, and cotton futures posted double-digit percentage gains in April, while Rotterdam coal, natural gas, and sugar futures posted the most significant declines. Higher interest rates and a weaker dollar index were a mixed signal for the commodities asset class in April 2026.