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'Cautious' RBA on hold as election, tariffs threaten

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate unchanged at 4.1 per cent, as global uncertainty clouds the economic outlook.

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Will bills continue to rise and what does it mean for Labour?

February’s dip in inflation was only a blip – the pain for consumers and the UK economy is poised to continue

The Guardian - UK

Weeks after giving apparent Nazi salutes on stage Musk claims the left doesn’t know what Nazism is

Musk also says a Magic-8 ball would win in a competition with the Federal Reserve board over interest rates

The Independent UK

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5 CDs to Put Your Tax Refund Into

Planning to get a tax refund this year? Treat your future self with a risk-free way to grow your money. Here are the 5 best CDs to consider.

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Why Global Finance is Shifting Focus to Income-Generating Real Estate

Global finance is shifting. Investors want safer, steady-income options. That’s why income-generating real estate is booming. Unlike stocks, it offers regular cash flow from rentals, offices, and real estate funds.

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Wall Street shrinks in response to price pressures, stoking fears of Trump tariffs

Major indices fell by about 2% as data shows rising prices and the Fed holds off on cutting interest rates

The Guardian - US

Boston Fed president says tariff-induced inflation ‘looks inevitable.’ She suspects the central bank will hold rates steady for longer

However, Susan Collins said the inflation could be short-lived.

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Fact check: Interest rates, council tax and a portrait of Angela Rayner

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard

Dollar Declines and Gold Jumps to a Record High on US Auto Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.21%. The dollar was under pressure Thursday due to President Trump’s announcement Wednesday evening of 25% tariffs on US auto imports, which may undercut US economic growth. The dollar also fell on Thursday’s dovish economic news, which showed that US Q4 personal...

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Dollar Falls as Tariffs Spark Growth Concerns

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.13%. The dollar is under pressure due to President Trump’s announcement Wednesday evening of 25% tariffs on US auto imports, which may undercut US economic growth. The dollar also fell on today's dovish economic news, which showed that US Q4 personal...

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Stocks Roiled by Tariff Angst

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed down -1.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.83%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -1.21%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Hawkish Fed Commentary and Weak Stocks Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.37% and posted a 3-week high. Hawkish Fed commentary Wednesday pushed T-note yields higher and boosted the dollar. Chicago Fed President Goolsbee, Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari, and St. Louis Fed President Musalem all said that US trade policies could boost inflation and...

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Hopes rise for interest rate cut after inflation falls – but experts warn relief may be short-lived

The Bank of England have promised a “careful” approach to reducing the rate this year

The Independent UK

9 million student loan borrowers could see a 'significant' drop in their credit scores this year

"This would result in reduced credit limits, higher interest rates for new loans, and overall lower credit access," according to the Federal Reserve.

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Dollar Edges Lower on Waning US Consumer Confidence

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.10%. The dollar Tuesday fell from a 2-1/2 week high and posted modest losses. The dollar is also under pressure on reports that US reciprocal tariffs scheduled to be imposed on April 2 would be more targeted than widespread tariffs originally...

Reason

Sleepwalking Into a Cashless Society

Central bank digital currencies would destroy any chance for financial privacy, but society is willingly moving in that direction.

The Guardian - AU

Chalmers delivers 2025 budget speech – as it happened

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Dollar Climbs With T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rose by +0.19% and posted a 2-week high. The dollar moved higher on Monday on signs of strength in the economy after the Mar S&P Global Services PMI index and Feb Chicago Fed national activity index rose more than expected. Also, higher T-note yields...

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Bank of England governor calls for co-operation amid tariff war

Andrew Bailey was speaking after the Bank voted to hold interest rates last week while policymakers assess the impact of US trade tariffs.

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What to Expect in the Rest of This Year's Housing Market

Most likely, mortgage rates will stay above 6%, and home prices will climb moderately. But that shouldn't dissuade buyers who are ready to make a move.

Fortune

US debt could explode above 200% of GDP in two decades if Trump's tax cuts become permanent, CBO says — putting it at unsustainable levels

"Macroeconomic feedback effects would further increase interest rates and, therefore, lead to even worse fiscal outcomes," the Peter G. Peterson Foundation warned.

Fortune

CEO of $30 billion homebuilding empire sees ‘weaker-for-longer’ housing market as consumer confidence plummets

“Mortgage interest rates have remained higher-for-longer, which has left the overall housing market weaker-for-longer,” Lennar chairman and co-CEO Stuart Miller said in an earnings call.

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Gold Prices May Hold a Surprise for Bullish Short-Term Traders

Gold traders closely monitor market conditions as economic uncertainty drives demand for the precious metal. Concerns over tariffs, inflation, and slowing economic growth have strengthened gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset. Additionally, with the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates steady at its recent meeting, the market is looking for four…

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Strong US Economic Reports Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.41% and posted a 1-1/2 week high. The dollar rose Thursday on concerns that US trade policies will keep inflation elevated and dissuade the Fed from lowering interest rates. The dollar added to its gains Thursday on signs of strength in the...

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Jerome Powell doubles down on a word that has haunted him, saying pain from tariffs would be ‘transitory’

The Fed’s slowness to catch the inflation surge that began during the pandemic has earned it scads of criticism. Is this time different?

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