RBA lifts cash rate to 4.85%, the fifth rise this year
If you have a variable home loan, your repayments could move again. Every RBA interest rate decision now matters to anyone with a mortgage. The Reserve Bank lifted the cash rate to
Inflation Hits 4.3%: Will the RBA Pull the Rate Trigger on Melbourne Cup Day?
Australian motorists filling up at the bowser and mortgage holders checking their repayment apps face a difficult week after the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirmed inflation accelerated to 4.3% in the September quarter—beating forecasts and arriving just six days before
Bank FD interest rates 2026 for senior citizens: SBI Amrit Vrishti and Indian Bank schemes
A video of an SUV appearing to drive on three wheels has circulated online. Could a car with this system do it? Reports describe
Cash rate at 4.60% after four rises this year: what comes next for mortgages
Many Australians with mortgages have been paying more for their home loans this year. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised the cash rate
Mortgage Rates Hit Year-High of 6.66%: What Homebuyers Need to Know Now
Mortgage interest rates climbed to their highest point of 2026 this week, reaching 6.66% for a standard 30-year fixed-rate loan — the highest since July of the previous year. The sharp increase
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Australian Housing Market Records Third Consecutive Monthly Decline Despite Solid Annual Growth
Australia’s residential property market recorded its third consecutive monthly decline in home values in June 2026, according to data from CoreLogic, with national dwelling values falling 0.4 percent over the month. Despite
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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Again in July 2026 as Inflation Cools Slowly
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at its July 29-30, 2026, policy meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee’s third consecutive pause in a rate-cutting cycle that began in late
US Mortgage Rates Climb to Near-Year High of 7.22% as Fed Holds Steady
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the United States climbed to 7.22 percent in the week ending July 24, 2026, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, reaching
Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 2.25% for Sixth Consecutive Time – Signals Economic Recovery
The Bank of Canada maintained its target overnight interest rate at 2.25% during its July 15, 2026 policy announcement, marking the sixth consecutive decision to hold rates steady as economic indicators show
RBA Governor Michele Bullock Warns World Faces Rising Supply Shocks Threat
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock has issued a public economic warning, cautioning that the world is facing an increased frequency of supply shocks—sudden disruptions to the availability or cost of
Capital One 360 Settlement: $425M Payout Finalized As Millions Secure Mandatory Interest Rate Hikes
Capital One 360 Settlement 2026: $425M Payout & Rate Increases Explained Photo source: Wikimedia Commons, Author: Tdorante10, License: CC BY-SA 4.0 $425 Million Capital One Settlement: Your Payout Guide & Interest Rate
Canada Adds 60,400 Jobs; USD/CAD Near 1.40 As BoC Cut Odds Slip To ~50%
Economy Canada Adds 60,400 Jobs; Loonie Edges Up as Rate‑Cut Odds Ease September jobs rose by 60,400 while unemployment stayed at 7.1%. The Canadian dollar traded near 1.40 per U.S. dollar after
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Bank of Canada Rate Cut Looms as 80% of Economists Predict 0.25% Drop Amid 7.1% Unemployment Crisis
The Bank of Canada is expected to cut its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points on September 17, marking another reduction in its easing cycle. The anticipated move comes as Canada’s
Debt and the Weight It Imposes
The Invisible Load of Debt Debt is more than just a number on a statement. It’s a constant companion that influences how people think, feel, and live. Whether it’s credit cards, student