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The bank of mum and dad has given up hope of ever being paid back
9+ min ago (810+ words) A growing number of Australian parents have stepped in to help bankroll their children's first home, but the expectation that the chunk of money handed over will ever be paid back has all but disappeared. The bank of mum and…...
Business confidence in Irish economy falls to lowest levels since pandemic
27+ min ago (728+ words) Business confidence in Irish economy falls to lowest levels since pandemic'Business Post Business confidence in Irish economy falls to lowest levels since pandemic Strong dairy and tillage output in 2025 - Teagasc IPUT secures "175m to expand Dublin office portfolio Entry-level tech jobs…...
UK Inflation Falls as Interest Rate Cut Bets Increase | Morningstar UK
32+ min ago (469+ words) The fall was precisely in line with market expectations but still remains above target. The UK inflation rate fell back to 3.0% in January, in line with forecasts and an apparent vindication of Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey's view that…...
Inflation and Geneva Talks: Market Insights for Investors
32+ min ago (537+ words) Geneva talks and inflation trends are in focus amid the Lunar New Year market lull, impacting global stocks and central bank policies. A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift Geopolitical tensions and signs…...
European Central Bank chief to exit before term's end
37+ min ago (312+ words) European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde plans to leave her job before the 2027 French presidential election to allow Emmanuel Macron to have an input into picking her successor, the Financial Times reports. Lagarde's term is due to end in October…...
Australian Real Wage Values Decline Amid Strong Inflation
47+ min ago (44+ words) Taxpayer-backed public sector wage growth continues to outpace the private sector. Australian Real Wage Values Decline Amid Strong Inflation Australians" pay packets grew again at the end of 2025, but new data shows many workers are still worse off due to…...
South Africa inflation eases in January, expected to remain subdued
58+ min ago (295+ words) Published on 02/18/2026 at 05:11 am EST JOHANNESBURG, Feb 18 (Reuters) - South Africa's inflation rate eased slightly in January and economists expect it to remain subdued, keeping the door open for more interest rate cuts by the central bank. Headline consumer inflation slowed…...
ECB President Lagarde plans to quit before Macron's term ends, FT reports
58+ min ago (93+ words) ECB President Lagarde plans to quit before Macron's term ends, FT reports'Reuters - Lagarde may leave ECB before French presidential election - FT cites Lagarde's early exit to aid Macron, Merz in finding successor Reporting by Ananya Palyekar in Bengaluru and Balazs…...
See how much New Yorkers spend on groceries compares to rest of the US
1+ hour ago (596+ words) You've certainly noticed the difference at the supermarket each week. The price tag on a weekly grocery store trip has surged in recent years. But how big of a bite are groceries taking from your household's monthly budget? According to…...
US stocks fall on AI concerns as US-Iran nuclear talks advance
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (632+ words) US stocks fall on AI concerns as US-Iran nuclear talks advance Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 17, 2026. (REUTERS/Brendan McDermid) By : Stephen Culp, Reuters//February 18, 2026// NEW YORK " U.S. stocks dipped…...