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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

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

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

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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

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...

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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...

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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.

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Man arrested over alleged offensive shirt outside royal commission venue – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

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

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

‘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 Guardian - AU

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.

The Conversation

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.

International Business Times

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.

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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

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

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

The RBA has hiked interest rates. Use our loan calculator to check how it could affect you

The RBA has lifted rates again after soaring fuel prices pushed up inflation

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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

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

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.

Kiplinger

The Hidden Costs of the Fed's Rate Pause

The Federal Reserve didn't cut rates. While this benefits savers, learn how it impacts you when you need to borrow money.

The Independent UK

Best children’s savings accounts for 2026 - where to find the top interest rates

Kids can learn about money early - and they have decades ahead for savings to grow

Evening Standard

NatWest earnings boosted despite gloomier outlook for UK economy

Like other high street lenders, NatWest expects to be bolstered by interest rates staying higher for longer.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 rallies as oil eases and Bank of England holds rates

The FTSE 100 closed up 165.71 points, or 1.6%, at 10,378.82.

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