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Major banks raise interest rates after RBA lifts cash rate to highest since 2011
Australia's big four banks announce interest rate rises after the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate to its highest level in more than a decade.
Inflation leaps to 4% stoking fears of fifth interest rate hike before Christmas
Jim Chalmers says ‘higher global oil prices flowing through to oil prices in Australia’ are to blame for inflation rising from 3.5%Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastInflation has jumped to 4% in the year to August, from 3.5%, as Jim Chalmers was again forced to defend Labor’s economic management amid fears the Reserve Bank will need to hike interest rates again before Christmas.The increasingly embattled treasurer was
Forget the inflation blame game – politicians should let the RBA get on with its job | Saul Eslake
The war in the Middle East and ‘excessive’ levels of government spending have contributed to the rebound in inflation and interest rates in AustraliaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs universally expected by economists and financial markets, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s monetary policy board on Tuesday lifted its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.6%, the highest level since October 2011 (at the peak of the mining
Treasury Yields Hit Fresh Highs - WSJ
Treasury Yields Hit Fresh Highs WSJ 10-year Treasury yield are higher as traders look past inflation data, await jobs report cnbc.com 10-Year Treasury Yield Rises to New 24-Year High WSJ Bond markets resume sell-off after strong US data Financial Times Equities end slightly lower as bond yields hold near multi-decade highs Reuters
UP steps upIT policy pushfor $1 tn Goal
UP reviews IT and electronics policies, urging faster project approvals and incentives to boost AI, semiconductors and data centres for $1 tn economy goal.
France’s 10-year bond yield heads for biggest quarterly surge since 1987
France's bond yields have been rising sharply, with September seeing the largest increase in decades. Investors are concerned about inflation as energy costs continue to rise, impacting fiscal stability. The government plans to issue €340 billion in bonds next year, which could strain its fiscal position further. Economic indicators suggest that pressures on interest rates may remain elevated going forward.
10,000 NHS jobs cut to fund US-UK pharma deal, says think tank
Last year, Sir Keir Starmer signed a landmark deal with Donald Trump, committing the UK to spend more on American medicines in return for zero tariffs and better access to cutting-edge drugs.
No criminal wrongdoing in Federal Reserve building renovation, watchdog says, but it was mismanaged
The Federal Reserve’s internal watchdog said Wednesday that the agency has broadly mismanaged an expansive building renovation project but did not find any criminal violations, as alleged by Trump administration prosecutors.
How Custom Signage Is Becoming Part of the Creator and Small-Business Economy
The creator economy used to feel mostly digital. A camera. A laptop. A phone. A social media account. A Shopify store. A podcast setup. A YouTube channel. A few product photos. A growing audience. The small-business economy felt slightly different, but still familiar. A website. A logo. A few ads. A product range. A service […]
Inflation Figures Ease Pressure on Fed
Inflation is still running hotter than the Federal Reserve wants, but August's numbers landed a bit softer than Wall Street expected. The Commerce Department said the Fed's preferred gauge, the personal consumption expenditures index, rose 3.4% from a year earlier, versus forecasts of 3.7%, with gas prices behind...
Stock Market Midday, Sept. 30: Markets Rise on Softer Inflation Data, Investors Await Micron Earnings
Stock Market Midday, Sept. 30: Markets Rise on Softer Inflation Data, Investors Await Micron Earnings As of 11:37 AM ET, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) is up 1.02% to 27,072, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) has climbed 0.58% to 7,715, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI)…
Economics Questions In UPSC Prelims 2025, Questions With Answers, Previous Trends
Explore Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims 2025 with answers. Get insights on difficulty level, topic-wise trends, static vs current affairs mix, and detailed analysis of important questions from the Economy section of the UPSC Prelims exam.
German Stocks Pare Gains As Oil Prices Rebound, DAX Slips
German stocks retreated after initial morning gains as oil prices rebounded. The DAX fell 0.07% while investors assessed September unemployment and retail sales data ahead of preliminary inflation figures.
NASA's Low-Earth Orbit Economy Faces Crisis as SpaceX Moves Beyond Crew Dragon: Here's Why
NASA's low-Earth orbit economy faces uncertainty as SpaceX plans to retire Dragon, leaving Starliner as a costly path for human spaceflight.
Republican redistricting in Texas and Florida may not turn out as Trump had hoped
Dissatisfaction with Trump, the economy and the war with Iran have complicated gerrymandering efforts.
Republican redistricting in Texas and Florida may not turn out as Trump had hoped
Dissatisfaction with Trump, the economy and the war with Iran have complicated gerrymandering efforts.
2026-09-30T08:32:59+00:00
Dissatisfaction with Trump, the economy and the war with Iran have complicated gerrymandering efforts.
Republican redistricting in Texas and Florida may not turn out as Trump had hoped
Dissatisfaction with Trump, the economy and the war with Iran have complicated gerrymandering efforts.
Republican redistricting in Texas and Florida may not turn out as Trump had hoped
Dissatisfaction with Trump, the economy and the war with Iran have complicated gerrymandering efforts.
Republican redistricting in Texas and Florida may not turn out as Trump had hoped
Dissatisfaction with Trump, the economy and the war with Iran have complicated gerrymandering efforts.
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