Tag: Inflation

Will the Bank of England Hold Interest Rates at 3.75% for the Rest of 2026 Despite Rising Inflation Risks?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The Bank of England (BoE) may leave interest rates unchanged at 3.75% for the rest of the year. This...

New UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills predicted to lift inflation

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The latest reading is expected on Wednesday, 19 August ’26, likely to frame the scale of the challenge for...

Egypt’s Inflation Paradox: Prices Barely Rise in July, but the Cost-of-Living Squeeze Intensifies

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Egypt’s Inflation Paradox: Prices Barely Rise in July, but the Cost-of-Living Squeeze Intensifies Cairo, August 11, 2026 – Egypt’s inflation...

FOMO Is Fading: How Australia’s Housing Market Went from a Buying Frenzy to a Waiting Game

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
Australia’s housing system has stopped moving to the beat of panic buying as it used to. Investors rushing to...

Can the AI Boom Protect Global Manufacturing from War and Inflation Pressures?

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Eurozone manufacturing output closed out its best quarter since early ’22 last month. This was as U.S. factory activity...

Rich Dad Poor Dad: A Financial Wake-Up Call That Challenges Everything You’ve Been Taught About Wealth

Book Reviews Asanga Divulweva -
Few books have caused as much discussion, expression of admiration, and self-reflection on personal finance in modern history as...
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One Strait, Global Impact: Why Hormuz Tensions Could Hit Every Wallet

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has given one of their strongest warnings yet to Iran regarding any attempts from...

Bank of Canada Rate Decision: Will Policymakers Stay on Hold Despite Oil-Driven Inflation Risks?

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Economists believe that the Bank of Canada (BoC) is widely expected to retain rates on hold on Wednesday 25...

Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Drive Oil Shock: Is the World Facing Inflation, Not a Supply Chain Collapse?

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The escalating conflict in Iran, involving US and Israeli strikes on Iranian facilities, has triggered the largest oil market...

British Inflation Hits One-Year Low at 3% as Markets Price in BoE Easing

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
British inflation fell to its lowest since March ’25, according to official data. This added to expectations of an...

From Holding to Cutting? The Bank of England’s Close Call Signals a Shift in Strategy

Europe Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_Europe) The Bank of England opted to hold interest rates steady on Thursday, a move that revealed just how...

Bahrain’s Secret Sauce: Ditching Oil and Winning Big

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Alright, let’s ditch the suit and tie and just talk like normal people for a second. Bahrain’s economy? Man,...

Is Canada on the Brink of Recession? The Bank of Canada’s Shocking Pause Raises Big Questions

Canada and Caribbean Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth The Bank of Canada has chosen to hold its key policy interest rate at 2.75%, pausing for the first...

Gamers Stunned as Console Prices Skyrocket Overnight!

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced an increase in the recommended retail price of its PlayStation 5 (PS5) console in...

Nigeria’s Economy in Freefall: How Did Africa’s Giant Lose 72% of Its Wealth?

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer and home to over 200 million people, is grappling with...

Nigeria’s Desperate Struggle: The Shocking 65% Drop in GDP That’s Devastating Millions!

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer and home to over 200 million people, is grappling with...