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Budget 2023 at a glance: major measures, cuts and spends

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered his second budget with a heavy focus on cost-of-living relief for Australians who are struggling due to persistently high inflation and rising interest rates.

The Conversation

Excessive Housing Speculation Is Weakening Taiwan’s Economy and Society

Housing speculation creates instability and inequality. Given the growing national security threats from China, policymakers’ refusal to confront the problem puts Taiwan in a highly precarious situation.

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About 700,000 UK households missed rent or mortgage payment last month

Which? figures show Britons struggling with loans, cards and bills as interest rates and inflation soar

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Recovery unabated amid uncertainty

Asia and the Pacific remains a dynamic region despite the challenging year for the world economy.

Bangkok Post

We have all the ingredients for a 'Minsky moment' and investors should brace for months of a volatile stock market, according to Allianz

Economist Hyman Minsky warned in 1986 that rising debts and speculative bubbles would eventually collapse. Today's economists fear he might be right.

Fortune

Apple Recovery- The Leading Company Will Continue To Lead

Apple (AAPL) is the world’s top technology company with the largest market cap. Apple shares reached a record high in January 2022 and corrected over 32% to a bottom in January 2023. The one-year correction came as U.S. interest rates exploded higher, and the U.S. dollar index reached the highest…

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3 Financial Stocks That Investors Wouldn't Touch With a 100-Foot Barge Pole

Higher interest rates are beneficial for the financial industry. However, not all financial companies can capitalize on the current interest rate environment. Given the lingering macroeconomic concerns, it could be wise to avoid fundamentally weak financial stocks BRP Group (BRP), Forge Global Holdings (FRGE), and Argo Blockchain (ARBK). Read more….

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Is High-Yield Savings Account Interest Taxable?

Think a high-yield savings account is a good idea? Don’t forget taxes on savings account interest.

Kiplinger

Interest rates could rise even more this week thanks to high food prices

It had been thought that rates had peaked, but continued increases in food prices have kept inflation stubbornly high

Wales Online

UK interest rates could rise to 4.5% in face of stubborn inflation

Economists think the Bank of England could raise interest rates by a further 0.25 percentage points on Thursday

Evening Standard

Can Joe Biden escape the fallout from the US banking crisis?

If president is not worried about re-election prospects after one of biggest economic bubbles of past 100 years, he should be

The Guardian - UK

How to Find High Yields in Today's Market

Kiplinger's guide to finding the best opportunities for high yields in nine categories — from super-safe options to higher-risk choices with big potential rewards.

Kiplinger

Central banks raising interest rates makes it harder to fight the climate crisis

Higher rates slow the renewable energy transition and shield oil and gas producers from competition by low-carbon producers

The Guardian - US

US banks on edge after rate hike

Economists warn that two more US banks are on the verge of collapse after the Federal Reserve lifted its key interest rates by 0.25% this week, prompting stock prices of American lenders to drop sharply after the hike.

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How the Debt Ceiling Impacts Your Finances

If Congress doesn’t raise the debt ceiling soon, the U.S. could default, sending borrowing costs higher and possibly delaying Social Security payments.

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These 2 Insurance Stocks Are the Top Buys for May

With the Fed announcing its tenth interest rate hike this week, the insurance industry is in a sweet spot as high-interest rates benefit insurers. Hence, investing in fundamentally strong insurance stocks Hannover Rück SE (HVRRY) and Everest Re Group could be wise. Read more….

Reuters

Brazil's Haddad backs longer-term target for inflation, no talk of goal change

Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Friday that he favored taking a long-term view of inflation and that the central bank could begin cutting interest rates.

The Independent UK

Black unemployment at lowest level ever recorded as US adds 253,000 jobs

The numbers come as Joe Biden begins debt celing negotiations with House Republicans

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3 of the Worst Consumer Financial Services Stocks to Own in May

Despite the rising interest rates, the consumer financial services industry could remain under pressure due to the tighter lending standards and the chances of a recession later this year. Therefore, it could be wise to avoid fundamentally weak consumer financial services stocks Sunlight Financial (SUNL), Guardforce AI (GFAI), and Sentage…

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In a surprise, the job market grew strongly in April despite high interest rates

The U.S. job market may be getting a second wind. Employers added 253,000 jobs in April, a modest uptick from the month before. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.4%.

The New Daily

‘Disappointing’: Big banks post huge profits, but leave savers behind

Some of Australia’s big banks are posting gargantuan profits this week as rising mortgage bills fatten their coffers.

The Independent UK

April jobs report may point to US labor market's resilience

Month after month, the nation’s job market has stood its ground against howling headwinds — rising interest rates, chronic inflation, major bank failures and economic uncertainties across the world

Barchart

A Seasonal Market Pattern to Assist Your Personal Finance

The US Government's 10-Year Treasury Note significantly impacts the global economy. It also affects your personal finance when it comes to acquiring essential assets. We will discuss these impacts and how they may influence your personal finance decisions.

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RBA's rate hikes creating inflation, Ross Garnaut says, calling for radical overhaul of economic policy

Pointing to big changes that have greatly affected Australia's capacity to deliver rising standards of living, top economist Ross Garnaut calls for a major policy overhaul.

ABC News

New Zealand interest rates are still rising — now mortgage stress data reveals how households are coping

New data reveals how New Zealand households that have been under interest rate pressure for more than 18 months are managing to make ends meet.

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