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The return of inflation may poison Labor’s second-term agenda and scare more voters to the fringes

As economic grievance grows in the electorate, an interest rate hike is the last thing our fraught politics needs

The Guardian - AU

10 Things Financial Advisors Didn’t Warn Baby Boomers About That Are Now Costing Them Thousands

For decades, Baby Boomers were told that saving steadily, paying off a mortgage, and investing for the long term would lead to a comfortable retirement. Many did exactly that, yet a growing number now feel blindsided by expenses and risks they never saw coming.

The Free Financial Advisor

Stocks Finish Mixed as Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.32%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.01%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Gains as FOMC Holds Interest Rates Steady

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.29% on Wednesday, rebounding from Tuesday's nearly 4-year low. The weakness in the yen supported gains in the dollar on Wednesday after Treasury Secretary Bessent said the US "absolutely not" intervening in the currency market to support the yen. The dollar maintained its...

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The Retirement Income Assumption That Breaks Down First During Inflation Cycles

Inflation has a sly way of turning once-solid retirement plans into sources of anxiety, especially for people who thought they had already done everything right. Many retirees enter this phase believing their income strategy will hold steady regardless of economic shifts, only to realize purchasing power erodes faster than expected.…

The Free Financial Advisor

Row over government role fuelling inflation, rate rise

Spending blow-outs by the government will force the Reserve Bank to hike rates, critics say, but the treasurer argues the private sector is driving inflation.

AAP

The easy thing for the RBA to do next week is raise interest rates. The smart move is to wait

Oh no, inflation went up in one month – we need rates to do something! But first, let’s take a closer look at those figures

The Guardian - AU

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COLA vs. Inflation vs. Insolvency: The Tug-of-War Over Your Social Security Check

See how the 2026 Social Security COLA compares to inflation in 2026 as well as some things retirees can do now to protect their buying power this year.

GOBankingRates

5 Chef-Approved Aldi Grocery Items That Beat Inflation

Here are five Aldi grocery items that beat inflation.

GOBankingRates

Nasdaq Futures Rally as ASML Provides a Boost, Fed Decision and Big Tech Earnings Awaited

March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are trending up +0.88% this morning as a sharp increase in orders at ASML provided fresh momentum to the AI trade.

Barchart

Fed favorite Rick Rieder knows more about the bond market than anyone in America

As he eyes the next Fed chair, nothing’s a bigger deal in Trump’s policy decisions than what makes the bond market thrive or tank.

Fortune

Afternoon Update: Shock Nationals leadership challenge; inflation jump boosts rate hike chances; and a ‘massive smack’ of red jellies

MP Colin Boyce says party is ‘committing political suicide’ by ending the Coalition

The Guardian - AU

Australian inflation jumps, adding to chances of an RBA interest rate hike

Inflation has risen further above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s 2–3% target. There is now a very real prospect the Reserve Bank will feel it needs to increase interest rates at its meeting next week, with an announcement due on Tuesday afternoon.

The Conversation

Expectations grow for interest rate hike next week after Australia’s inflation jumps to 3.8%

Rapidly rising consumer prices led to annual inflation growing from 3.4% to 3.8% in the year to December

The Guardian - AU

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UK veterinary sector reforms planned to tackle high costs of pet care

Proposals would require clearer pricing and transparency as CMA finds fees have risen at nearly twice rate of inflation

AAP

Rate rise pain all but certain after inflation shock

Hotter-than-expected inflation figures have convinced analysts the Reserve Bank will lift rates as soon as next week, heaping pressure on mortgage holders.

GOBankingRates

I Asked ChatGPT for Family Budgeting Hacks To Beat Inflation Without Sacrificing Lifestyle

Inflation is squeezing family budgets. Here are practical, kid-inclusive strategies to manage money wisely and maintain your lifestyle despite rising costs.

Budget and the Bees

The Jan 27 “Tax Kickoff”: 5 Changes to the EITC That Could Boost Your Refund This Year

Tax season officially opened yesterday, January 26, but for millions of working Americans, the real headline isn’t the date—it is the quiet expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Often called the “working family’s bonus,” the EITC has been adjusted for inflation and tweaked by the recent tax overhaul.…

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7 Prescription Price Increases Linked to Supplier Changes

We often assume drug prices rise solely due to corporate greed or inflation. In 2026, a different force is driving costs up. Structural changes in...

Fortune

Don’t hold your breath for a Fed rate cut anytime soon. In fact, a hike could be in the cards

“Underpinning this is our belief that the labor market is improving, and that unemployment will decline ahead on a trend basis,” wrote Macquarie economists.

International Business Times UK

Grocery Bills Jump 3.1% as Beef Prices Soar 16% — Here's a List of What's Going Up in 2026

American food prices increased by 3.1% in December 2025, outpacing general inflation. Beef, coffee, and sweets are among the biggest contributors heading into 2026.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 27 January: Pubs set for £300m support, Dr Martens and Evoke slump

The Chancellor is set to unveil a £300 million support package for pubs after they warned budget tax changes could lead to mass closures, job cuts and price rises.

AAP

Key RBA concern eases ahead of crucial inflation print

An easing in capacity constraints will help soothe some worried minds at Martin Place, but hot inflation data could still force the Reserve Bank to hike rates.

Evening Standard

Shop price inflation defies expectations to jump in January

Shop inflation overall was 1.5% higher than a year earlier – a significant increase on December’s 0.7%, according to the BRC and NIQ.

The Guardian - UK

National insurance hike and energy bills behind food price rise, say UK retailers

Latest BRC figures show year-on-year rate of increase was 3.9% in January, up from 3.3% the month before

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