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33+ min ago  (334+ words) Critical unemployment figures will give Australia's central bank a clearer picture on whether it will deliver a second interest rate hike in as many months. The Reserve Bank of Australia will shine new light on why it decided to hike…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago  (745+ words) While US inflation has cooled from its pandemic-era peak, prices at grocery store meat counters are skyrocketing with no relief in sight. But it's not that simple: The US cattle herd has shrunk in recent years to the smallest since…...

1+ hour, 8+ min ago  (401+ words) The European Central Bank held interest rates steady for its fifth straight meeting, saying the eurozone economy remained "resilient" despite mounting worries about the impact of a stronger euro. As expected, the central bank for the 21-nation single-currency area kept…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago  (663+ words) Freddie Mac's average 30-year rate eased to 6.09% this week, marking a modest improvement that could support spring housing activity. The move aligns with cooling inflation headlines and stable employment data that keep buyer interest intact. For confirmation and context on…...

1+ hour, 36+ min ago  (167+ words) A weak yen and subsequent inflationary risks would be potential triggers for a faster-than-expected rate hike," said former BoJ executive Akira Otani. He currently expects the BoJ to hike at its July meeting but also sees a good chance of…...

1+ hour, 36+ min ago  (176+ words) For the global real estate investor, the most lucrative opportunities often emerge from a growth surprise: That specific window of time where economic reality outpaces consensus projections. As the nation moves through 2026, Malaysia has become the epicentre of such a…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago  (156+ words) Martin Cooper: Westpac picks 6 OCR hikes'Newstalk ZB Follow the podcast on Westpac's economists are picking 6 consecutive OCR hikes from December - they're forecasting that it will hit 4% by the end of next year. The OCR dropped to 2.25% just before Christmas, which…...

2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (615+ words) Updated 15 February 2026 at 10:26 IST New Delhi: As India approaches the centenary of its independence, an inevitable question is beginning to animate policy rooms, boardrooms and public imagination. How large will India's economy be in 2047? The instinctive response is to reach…...

2+ hour, 36+ min ago  (236+ words) U.S. 30-year fixed home mortgage rates have fallen to around 6.1 percent as of mid-February, the lowest since 2022. With federal fund rates low and strong signals, the Federal Reserve may reduce rates again in 2026. Now is as good a time as any…...

2+ hour, 38+ min ago  (821+ words) NEW YORK'For years, it was a daily McDonald's trip for a cup of coffee with 10 sugars and five creams. Later, it was Starbucks caramel macchiatos with almond milk and two pumps of syrup. Coffee has been a morning ritual for…...