The chancellor has promised people they will get help with their energy bills, which are being driven up by the war with Iran, but the support has not yet arrived, and it will not be for everyone. Household energy bills fell on Wednesday by 7% due to the recent price hike, but are expected to … Read more
YesA power shake-up doesn’t just raise our electricity bills – it can revolutionize how our economy works. The UK responded to the energy crisis of the 1970s by modernizing its energy system and doubling down on its North Sea oil extraction. Investment poured in and the UK became an energy importer. When energy security is … Read more
Ghana’s inflation rate continued to decline in March 2026, dropping to 3.2%, according to the latest data released by the Ghana Statistics Department (GSS). This marks a slight decrease from the 3.3% recorded in February 2026 and a significant decrease from 22.4% in March 2025, a sharp decrease of 19.2 percent year-on-year. The GSS noted … Read more
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may receive commission or revenue from the links below. America’s debt crisis is not an immediate problem, but it could become one if nothing changes. That is a quote from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell given in a recent interview with Harvard economics students (1). Powell said: “The debt situation … Read more
The Aloha State burns imported oil to generate most of its electricity. As prices continue to rise, electricity bills are expected to increase by 20-30% in the coming months. Islanders are already suffering at the pump as the US and Israel continue their war with Iran, but when it comes to their electricity bills there … Read more
Here’s a look at today’s high-yield savings accounts. The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate three times by 2025, which means that deposit rates are gradually falling. It’s more important than ever to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck, and a high-yield savings account could be the solution. These accounts … Read more
The FIX Trading Community, the industry body that governs the world’s trading language, the FIX Protocol, has called for changes to UK financial rules as part of its responses to the FCA’s consultation on the UK joint tape (CP25/31), and transaction reporting (CP25/32). Chief executive Jim Kaye said both discussions highlighted concerns about trade transparency … Read more
By ANGHARAD CARRICK, BUSINESS EDITOR Updated: 05:12 EDT, April 1, 2026 Stock markets are rallying as oil falls near $100 on hopes that the war in Iran could end soon. Investors clutching at any sign of easing doubts were cheered by Donald Trump’s latest suggestion that the US could end the conflict within ‘two or … Read more
Economic shocks from war to Middle East it will last for months, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese he announced in the unusual language of the pre-public period, suggesting Australians should try to save fat where possible. In a short speech broadcast online tonight, he outlined the steps the government has taken to address the growing problem. … Read more
Food price rises could hit 9% in the UK this year, even if the strait of Hormuz opens in the next few weeks, figures suggest, as the Iran war raises energy prices. The Food and Drink Association, which represents 12,000 food and drink producers, has predicted that prices will rise by “at least” 9% by … Read more