Inflation

The Iran conflict is quietly driving inflation, reshaping trade and testing security policies across the UK and Europe, with growing risks to daily life.

Corazon Victorino Mar 25, 2026

Close to a million US taxpayers received CP53E tax notices about refund delays of up to 6 weeks for paper check requests. They have 30 days to update banking details via online IRS account to expedite refunds.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 17, 2026

Americans are set to receive bigger tax refunds this year, but they could be delayed for those opting for paper checks as the IRS transitions to fully electronic direct deposit payments.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 11, 2026

Gasoline prices in the US are racing to $4 per gallon, with premiums already over $4, making it important to review monthly fuel costs and budget leaks amid a weak US jobs market.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 10, 2026

The US economy faces challenges as 92,000 jobs are lost, unemployment rises, and inflation fears grow amid Trump's policies and the Iran conflict.

Marty Vergel Baes Mar 06, 2026

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz could impact global energy supply chains and drive up oil prices, which analysts believe could lead to a worldwide recession.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 03, 2026

Anthropic's Claude AI leads US app downloads, surpassing ChatGPT, following the Pentagon's blacklist due to refusal to ease safeguards for military use of its AI model.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 02, 2026

The majority of US tax filers fail to claim the earned income tax credit or the additional child tax credit due to complex eligibility criteria.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 02, 2026

US President Donald Trump's proposed retirement plan aims to provide universal coverage and federal matching contributions for American workers left out of the system.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 26, 2026

Michael Saylor says Bitcoin is a counterparty-free asset, offering a hedge against currency debasement, sovereign debt expansion, and capital limitations amid global geopolitical tensions.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 19, 2026

US-Iran conflict looms as military action could strike by Saturday. Discover how oil prices and diplomatic events create a critical window for action and what it means for global markets.

Jim Manzon Feb 19, 2026

A new report finds nearly 90 per cent of Trump's 2025 tariff costs fell on Americans, raising prices and reshaping the trade debate.

Akshay Puri Feb 17, 2026

ANZ analysts forecast gold prices will reach $5,800 per ounce by 2026, citing economic uncertainty and potential US Fed rate cuts as key factors.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 17, 2026

President Donald Trump urges the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates following strong economic data, sparking a debate on monetary policy.

Jaja Agpalo Feb 14, 2026

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki recently sold gold and bitcoin for a new home, but said he regretted that decision, and was glad he didn't touch his silver holdings.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 03, 2026

Tax changes may lead to bigger refunds, but understanding the new rules is important. Filing early doesn't boost refunds.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 02, 2026

McDonald's hash browns rise to £1.99 in some UK outlets, prompting outrage online with customers calling it 'bonkers' and 'ridiculous'.

Trisha Kae Andrada Jan 24, 2026

Ray Dalio said that 500 years of history demonstrate that every issue in global economies revolves around five key forces: money and debt, domestic politics, world order, technology, and nature.

Niloy Chakrabarti Jan 23, 2026

Dave Ramsey was shocked to learn a young couple built a summer camp using credit cards and ended up with massive debts, with no way out but filing bankruptcy.

Niloy Chakrabarti Jan 13, 2026

Wall Street is bullish for 2026, but rising inflation, geopolitical tensions, and tech sector volatility could threaten stock gains.

David Unyime Nkanta Jan 01, 2026

With home prices hovering near record highs, the affordability of closing costs depends on where borrowers are shopping for mortgages.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 31, 2025

Arby's restaurant closures in the US are driven by shifting consumer preferences, rising rents, and increased labour costs, signalling a period of strategic realignment for the brand.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 30, 2025

Starting in January, the Trump Administration will notify defaulted student loan borrowers, impacting millions of households facing higher costs amid a weak labor market.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 24, 2025

Elon Musk's net worth approaches $750 billion after a Delaware court restores his $55 billion Tesla pay package, propelling him closer to becoming a trillionaire.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 22, 2025

Investors brace for the Fed's rate cut, but markets worry about the uncertain path and potential economic ripple effects that follow.

David Unyime Nkanta Dec 10, 2025

Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary claims the biggest financial trap people fall into unseen isn't a poor stock portfolio, but purchasing a house that is too large for their means.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 09, 2025

Enhanced tax breaks under US President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act will boost federal income tax refunds next year by several hundred dollars.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 05, 2025

Rising energy demand from power-hungry AI data centres is straining household budgets, with the average overdue utility bill balance continuing to grow.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 05, 2025

Farmers Insurance has applied for a 6.99% rate increase on California homeowner policies and proposes a 22% discount for bundling home and auto coverage, while lifting its policy cap.

Niloy Chakrabarti Nov 26, 2025

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos urges consumers to delay large purchases and advises small businesses to pause capex and acquisitions amid growing fears of an imminent market crash.

Niloy Chakrabarti Nov 21, 2025