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Yes, what you think about inflation can influence what the RBA does next

After two back-to-back interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in February and March, all eyes are on the next policy meeting set for May.

The Conversation

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

Why Vision-Insurance Premiums Are Rising in 2026

If you’ve opened your renewal notice lately and felt your jaw drop, you’re not alone. Vision coverage—once one of the more affordable benefits—is quietly getting more expensive in 2026. While the increases aren’t always headline-grabbing like health insurance hikes, they’re still hitting household budgets in noticeable ways. The reality is…

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Stocks and pound rise as US rate call approaches

The FTSE 100 index closed up 85.91 points, 0.8% at 10,403.60 and the FTSE 250 was up 158.43 points, 0.7%, at 22,180.90.

Evening Standard

Treasurer warns of major economic damage from Iran war

Fresh modelling shows oil price shocks and soaring prices for other commodities will have a lasting impact on Australia's economy.

AAP

New economic projections signal a tricky Federal Reserve path

Inflation is running hotter than expected, even before the Iran war's impact materializes in the data.

Axios

What $5 diesel fuel means for the U.S. economy

The price of diesel fuel creates new inflationary pressure on anything Americans buy that relies on truck transport.

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Rachel Reeves sets out plan for UK to align with more rules set in Brussels

The Chancellor said closer alignment would provide certainty to businesses and could help bring down inflation.

Evening Standard

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

Are Senior Discount Days Still Worth It in 2026

For decades, older shoppers relied heavily on dedicated senior discount days to keep their fixed income budgets perfectly balanced. Showing an identification card on a specific Tuesday morning practically guaranteed a massive 10 percent discount on an entire cart of groceries. However, the retail landscape in 2026 is vastly different…

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Iran raises minimum wage by 60% as war and sanctions decimate household budgets

The Iranian regime has announced a 60% increase in the minimum wage as the country grapples with the ongoing war and record inflation.

Euronews

Record high number of people turned to debt relief orders in February

The Insolvency Service figures for England and Wales showed 4,210 debt relief orders were recorded in February.

Evening Standard

The RBA has made one of its most controversial calls in recent years - and this rate rise may not age well

Michele Bullock says high inflation hurts everyone, but there still seems to be an extraordinary level of complacency about potential fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran

The Guardian - AU

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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The Guardian - AU

‘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

Kiplinger

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.

Fortune

There's an oil price scenario that would bring the US economy to a 'standstill;

Higher-for-longer oil prices would lead to economic spillover effects that are much harder to control.

AAP

Collateral damage: war threatens to blow up inflation

Domestic pressures were behind the Reserve Bank's decision to hike interest rates, governor Michele Bullock says, although the Iran war will worsen inflation.

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Strait of Hormuz: How the Closure Impacts Gas, Food Prices and Mortgages

Key Takeaways: Inflation is predicted to rise to 3.5-four percent by mid-year. Food prices are expected to rise within 60 days. Mortgage rates rose from...

The Guardian - UK

Sobering times: alcohol-free beer added to UK inflation basket

Hummus and pet grooming also join list of goods and services used to help judge the impact of rising prices

Evening Standard

Houmous and non-alcoholic beer join basket of items used to track UK inflation

A big shake-up to the data this year will also mean millions of prices will be automatically collected from supermarket tills.

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Is a June Rate Cut Coming? What the New Inflation Numbers Actually Say

If you watch the economy—or just feel the price of groceries and gas inch up every month—you’ve probably wondered whether the Federal Reserve might finally...

International Business Times

FTSE 100 Holds Steady Near 10,260 as Markets Await BoE Decision Amid Oil Surge and Geopolitical Strain

Britain's benchmark FTSE 100 index remained little changed in early trading Monday, March 16, 2026, as investors positioned cautiously ahead of this week's Bank of England policy meeting while digesting the fallout from elevated oil prices and ongoing Middle East tensions.

Fortune

This week is Jerome Powell's penultimate meeting as chairman of the Fed—don't expect him to drop Wall Street many hints

"Only expect minor statement tweaks, including smoothed language on recent labour data," noted Deutsche Bank's Jim Reid.

Barchart

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Bond Yields Fall, Fed Meeting and Middle East Conflict in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.59%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.66% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as Treasury yields retreated, while investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East and awaited the Federal Reserve’s meeting.

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