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UK Inflation Can Seal the Deal on the BOE’s November Rate Hike
A pickup in UK inflation to a nine-month high in data this week is likely to set the stage for key decisions from the upcoming budget to a likely interest-rate increase.
Fake shopping sprees and ‘happiness insurance’: The latest fintech apps…
Fintech companies are catching on to how Americans are altering their financial habits, and they’ve created new products to try to meet the moment.
Investing, not homeownership, is the No. 1 milestone that makes Gen Z renters feel…
“Instead of focusing on homeownership, many are prioritizing financial freedom and debt-free living.”
Is Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo worth $2,000? See how it stacks up against other…
Preorders for the iPhone Duo began Friday, marking Apple’s debut in a foldable phone market largely dominated by Samsung and Google.
Can the Fed Fight Inflation Without Hurting Farmers?
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee traveled to rural Illinois to hear directly from farmers facing lower crop prices and rising costs for fuel, fertilizer and other inputs. Those conversations offer the Fed a ground-level view of inflation pressures that may emerge before they are fully reflected in national data. (Source: Bloomberg)
Meet the home buyers totally unfazed by 7% mortgage rates
Individual investors and second-home buyers accounted for 1 in 5 home purchases in September — the highest share in a little over a year.
Influencers and biohackers swear by fasting. Here’s what the science says.
Fasting can help some people reduce how many calories they eat — but it’s not “effortless” as some would have you believe.
US Interest Costs Hit Record $1 Trillion, Risking Debt Snowball
The US government’s debt interest burden reached a record high for fiscal 2026, eating up a growing share of federal revenue and risking a snowballing of borrowing that could leave the country more vulnerable to economic shocks.
Fed interest-rate decision this month is a closer call than markets think
Here are some of the arguments against a Fed rate hike — and why some economists disagree with them.
Growth Ambition, Strategic Autonomy and AI for Cows: Postcard from Delhi
It’s tough not to be enthusiastic about India’s development story, but challenges lie ahead.
World Economy Latest: Inflationary Pressures Mount in US
Inflationary pressures are mounting in the US, with fresh consumer and wholesale price data indicating costlier fuel is filtering through into higher prices for other goods and services.
ECB Leans Toward December Hike as Bangkok Talks Expose Risks
European Central Bank officials are preparing to finish 2026 with a third interest-rate increase, the last before an increasingly complex backdrop overshadows decisions next year.
Healey Laps Up the IMF’s Praise But the Real Test Is His Budget
Britain received unexpected praise for its fiscal restraint at the International Monetary Fund’s annual meetings in Bangkok this week. While welcome, the fund’s support puts an even brighter spotlight on Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey ahead of his debut budget in two weeks’ time.
Iraq Seeks IMF Program, Fund Chief Pledges ‘Firm’ Support
The head of the IMF said that Iraq has approached the Washington-based lender for a new program, a request she said the fund intends to support.
Lagarde Says Sustainable Finances Key for Economic Stability
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stressed the importance of sound public finances when she addressed ministers in charge of budgets from around the world in Thailand.
Vietnam Prime Minister Targets 2027 GDP Growth of at Least 10%
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Le Minh Hung projected gross domestic product will expand at least 10% next year as he outlined the nation’s economic targets in a speech to parliament.
Meloni’s Fiscal Restraint in Italy Is Set to Endure, DBRS Says
Italy will probably keep adhering to the European Union’s budget discipline even if it reverts to political instability, Morningstar DBRS said.
The Kiwi defies hot US inflation as Fed pause bets weaken the USD
The New Zealand Dollar ended the week on a higher note against the US Dollar, up 0.55% to 0.5652, as the Greenback weakened amid investors' skepticism about a Fed hike in October despite the US docket featuring red-hot inflation.
This Senate race where data centers are a crucial issue has more spending than any other…
Money is pouring in and funding intense, negative ads: “It’s everywhere, and you can’t escape it.”
Foreign Holdings of US Treasuries Rise From Almost One-Year Low
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries rose in August from the lowest level since October 2025, led by increases in the stockpiles of Canada and Belgium.
Are we spending our retirement money in the right order? Our plan is: Social Security,…
Spending all your cash first can make your income surge in later years.
Your Social Security check will rise an average of $75 a month — will it be able…
The 3.6% COLA for 2027 is aimed at helping more than 68 million beneficiaries keep pace with the cost of living
US Posts $1.99 Trillion Budget Gap for 2026 on Spending Rise
The US federal budget deficit widened to nearly $2 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year, serving as a fresh reminder of the scale of government borrowing needs and leaving the nation on track for a record high debt burden in coming years.
Bank of Canada: Inflation-growth tradeoff keeps policy on hold – RBC
Royal Bank of Canada economists Claire Fan and Abbey Xu assess upcoming Canadian inflation data and the Bank of Canada’s Q3 Business Outlook Survey ahead of the Oct. 28 policy decision.