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The Affordability Election Issue: Inside Renew Europe's 10-Point Plan to Cut the Cost of Living
With inflation set to peak in late 2026, the European Parliament's liberals unveiled a ten-point plan — from energy market integration to affordable housing.
Central Banks Are Raising Rates Against a War They Can’t End
The RBA hiked to 4.60%, the Fed signals more to come. But interest rates can’t produce oil — and the dilemma has no good answer, only less-bad ones.
Americans Have Never Felt Worse About the Economy — and the Numbers Disagree
Sentiment sits near record lows while jobs and spending hold up. The disconnect isn’t a puzzle to explain away — it’s a report from the checkout line.
UK Food Inflation Cools to 2.5% as Supermarkets Lean on Promotions
The BRC-NIQ monitor shows meat and dairy deals pulling grocery inflation down — but fruit and chocolate are still climbing, and retailers warn their margins are stretched.
Australia Joins the Global Rate-Hike Wave as Central Banks From Oslo to Tokyo Tighten Together
The Reserve Bank of Australia lifted its cash rate to 4.60%, a 15-year high. From the Fed to the ECB, Norway to Japan, central banks are tightening in near-unison against war-driven inflation.
Treasury Yields Hit 19- and 24-Year Highs as Bond Markets Bet on More Rate Hikes
The 10-year Treasury yield closed at 5.24% and the 30-year at 5.56% as investors priced in a longer tightening cycle. Here is why yields are surging, and what it means for stocks, homes, and the wider economy.
The Fed Hikes for the First Time in Three Years: What September's Rate Increase Means for Your Money
The Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark rate to 3.75%–4.00% in a unanimous vote, signaling that more hikes are likely before year-end. Here is what drove the decision — and what it means for mortgages, savings, and credit cards.
The Seven-Day Strait: What Iran's Rejected Hormuz Offer Means for Oil Prices and the War
Tehran said it could reopen the world's most important oil waterway within a week — if Washington eased pressure first. Trump said no. We explain what was offered, why it failed, and what it means for fuel and inflation.
Diesel at a Record $6.50 a Gallon, Explained: Why a Fuel You Don't Buy Is Raising Your Bills
War in the Middle East, a Russian export ban, and record US fuel exports have pushed diesel past its 2022 peak. Since it moves three-quarters of America's freight, everyone's grocery bill is about to feel it.
September's Global Rate U-Turn, Explained: Why Central Banks Are Raising Interest Rates Again
From the Fed's first hike in three years to Australia's fourth increase of 2026, central banks are reversing course. Here's what changed, why inflation is back, and what it means for your money.
Netflix vs Disney+ vs Max: Which Streaming Service Is Worth It After the 2026 Price Hikes?
Eight ad-free services now cost $139 a month in the US — barely less than inflation-adjusted cable. We compare Netflix, Disney+ and Max on price, content and value, plus the playbook for paying less.
The $105 Oil Shock: How Middle East Tensions Are Rewriting the Rules for Markets, Business, and Borrowers
With Brent crude above $105 and US-Iran tensions flaring around the Strait of Hormuz, the energy shock is driving bond yields to multi-decade highs, squeezing businesses and households, and forcing central banks back into tightening mode.