Economic Basics & Inflation

1+ hour, 16+ min ago   (575+ words) NEW YORK, Oct 12 (Reuters) - The dollar held at an 18-month high on Monday, supported by safe-haven demand as attacks escalated in the Middle East over the weekend, keeping investors cautious ahead of key US inflation data later this week. The…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (562+ words) Christopher Waller said the Fed shouldn’t hike short-term interest rates unless inflation worsens. Mortgage rates, however, are still rising for now. For anyone watching mortgage rates, it's been a discouraging week. But one Federal Reserve governor is offering a more…...

4+ hour, 33+ min ago   (1449+ words) Your statement can show where low rates, small fees, and habit are costing you money, and what cash belongs in high-yield savings. Your savings account might feel like a quiet corner of your financial life. Money goes in, a tiny…...

8+ hour, 44+ min ago   (739+ words) Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is already in force for the first mandatory group. For 2026/27, it applies to sole traders and landlords who meet HMRC’s conditions and had qualifying income over £50,000 for 2024/25. Qualifying income means gross income from…...

5+ hour, 47+ min ago   (1148+ words) An electric utility meter with snow ice on the top of it. Having access to things like electricity, gas, and water is non-negotiable. These utilities are fundamental for living a comfortable and safe lifestyle, which can make higher bills particularly…...

6+ hour, 14+ min ago   (639+ words) The average lost post is worth £6,000(Image: Getty) Anyone with a pension has been urged to check their savings as more than three million pension pots are estimated to be “lost”, according to the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI). The average…...

1+ hour, 30+ min ago   (617+ words) The 10-year U.S. Treasury note rarely looks this appealing. Its yield reached 5.22% on Oct. 8, according to Federal Reserve data, the highest reading since March 2002. Costco Wholesale (COST +1.21%) offers a forward dividend yield of 0.6%. Put $10,000 into each, and the Treasury hands you…...

5+ hour, 9+ min ago   (1070+ words) Speaking to Mortgage Solutions, Michael Brown said his role had broadened and the sales function had “tightened up” to make operations more efficient. He will work closely with April Mortgages’ COO Mark Eaton to align its distribution, “deepen our relationship…...

4+ hour, 32+ min ago   (594+ words) Tuesday October 13, 2026 The dollar traded around its highest in a year ​and a half on Monday (12 October), as an escalating Middle East conflict kept investors wary ahead of key US inflation data later this ‌week that could shape the outlook…...

59+ min ago   (759+ words) An housing estate used to illustrate a story The federal government, in collaboration with state governments, has initiated modalities to ease and strengthen mortgage and land systems for accelerated and inclusive housing delivery in Nigeria. The Sokoto State Commissioner for…...