Ancient Greeks and Romans were well aware that a cost of living crisis can cause political strife. Here’s how they managed.
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An oil surplus means that so far reaction has been muted – but disruption and rising prices could still be on the cards.
Despite not relying on Iran for its oil supplies, petrol and other prices in Australia will rise due to the global impact of the Israel–Iranian war.
The economy grew more slowly than expected in the March quarter, as extreme weather and a slowdown in government spending dampened growth.
Even with this increase, Australia’s lowest paid employees will not be earning as much in real terms as they did before the inflationary surge of 2021-2022.
The Japanese government’s approval ratings are dropping fast ahead of elections in July.
Central banks around the world are faced with conflicting forces as the tariff wars continue. The Reserve Bank of Australia has war-gamed how it could play out.
Aging infrastructure, transmission bottlenecks and increased demand from data centers are hitting consumers’ wallets.
Inflation is back under control, but now the Reserve Bank is concerned about the risks of a global economic slowdown.
With the key measures of inflation back within the Reserve Bank’s target band, expectations are growing for a second rate cut in May.
A new monthly survey from Macquarie University shows the increase in economic uncertainty has led to a jump in pessimistic views about business prospects.
The Japanese government hopes that economic growth can be rekindled through consumer-driven spending.
Gen Z and Millennial women are more likely than men to be undecided voters. They’re also more likely to vote based on cost-of-living concerns.
While Iowa is a big food producer, many people in the state need help getting enough to eat.
Cutting back on small indulgences can have a lasting impact on social connections and local economies.
Neither course of action was recommended by the ACCC’s final report from its year-long inquiry into the supermarket sector.
The inflation picture is improving, but the central bank is worried about the global economic backdrop.
Labor’s tax changes this week do not tackle tax reform, or why we desperately need it.
Cost-of-living measures are the key feature of this pre-election budget. But does it shore up our economy at a time of global risks? We asked 5 experts.
An average worker will get $268 but not until mid-2026.
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