Economy News
Economic news covering Fed interest rate decisions, inflation data, jobs reports, GDP growth, and macroeconomic trends affecting the stock market.
ING Lifts Fixed Mortgage Rates by 20bps Ahead of RBA Decision
ING raises fixed mortgage rates by 20bps as RBA decision looms. Citi sees peak at 4.85%. Borrowers face higher costs.
Japan's August Trade Gap Quadruples as Oil Costs Outpace Chip Boom
Japan's August trade deficit quadrupled to ¥1.106 trillion as energy import costs soared, while chip exports surged 52.3%. The BOJ meets next week.
Australian Retirement Costs Hit Record A$78,998 as Energy Bills Surge
Australia's comfortable retirement budget has climbed to A$78,998 for couples and A$56,166 for singles, driven by a 22.4% jump in electricity prices.
UK Wage Growth Cools, but Gilt Yields Stay Elevated on Oil Spike
UK private-sector pay growth slowed to 2.9%, but 10-year gilt yields near 5.4% on oil-driven inflation concerns ahead of BoE decision.
Mortgage Rate Divergence: Daily Index Hits 7.22%, Weekly Average at 6.76%
Mortgage shoppers face conflicting rate headlines: daily index at 7.22% vs weekly average 6.76%. Here's why both are accurate and what it means for borrowers.
NY Energy Rebate Checks Mailing Sept. 21; Not Utility Credits
New York will mail $1 billion in energy-rebate checks starting Sept. 21, with up to $200 for eligible households. The state-funded payments are not utility credits and won't directly reduce past-due balances at Con Edison (ED).
UK PIP Caseload Hits 4.1M, Adding Pressure on Autumn Budget
Britain's PIP caseload hit 4.1 million in July, up 2% in three months, intensifying pressure on the autumn budget and gilt market sentiment.
France Weighs €6B Pension Savings but No Final Plan Yet
France aims for €6 billion in pension savings but hasn't decided how. Bond market pressure grows as fiscal challenges persist.
UK State Pension Set for £9.40 Weekly Boost as Earnings Growth Hits 3.9%
The UK State Pension is projected to increase by 3.9% to £250.70 per week from April 2027, based on latest earnings data, though inflation could still alter the final amount.
RBA Faces Inflation Puzzle as CPI Data Delayed Until After Rate Decision
Australia's RBA holds rates at 4.35% as July CPI slows to 3.5%, but trimmed-mean inflation stays sticky at 3.6%. August CPI arrives after the Sept. 29 decision.
