The RBA says rate rises don’t really increase living costs. But the data is clear – they very much do | Greg Jericho

The latest cost of living figures show interest rate rises are having an impact on household costs, despite what the central bank says Get our breaking news email, free app…

After backlash, Meta pauses plan to ‘rate limit’ its smart glasses

Remember when Meta was planning to charge a $20 monthly subscription fee for the smart glasses feature that lets people hear each other more clearly – even though that feature…

Should you lock a mortgage rate before the July Fed meeting? Pros and cons to consider now

There are major pros and cons associated with a mortgage interest rate lock to know now. Here are four to consider.

Polish Rate Hike More Likely Than Cut, MPC’s Zarzecki Says

The Polish central bank’s next interest rate move is more likely to be an increase rather than the cut suggested by Governor Adam Glapinski, according to another member of the…

StanChart Sees Slower Nigeria Rate Cuts as Inflation Views Rise

Standard Chartered Plc. said that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s easing cycle will likely be slower and more cautious as inflation will be higher than anticipated and expectations remain unanchored.

Your resting heart rate could reveal more about your health than you think, doctors say

The simple act of noting how fast your heart is beating while you’re at rest may be the key to measuring your overall health. Resting heart rate is defined by…

Peru Holds Key Interest Rate as Inflation Spike Seen Fading

Peru’s central bank held its key interest rate at 4.25% for a tenth straight month on Thursday, betting that an uptick in inflation will prove temporary.

BOJ May Push Policy Rate Beyond 2% This Cycle, Ex-Official Says

The Bank of Japan may pick up the pace of its rate hikes late this year and eventually push the benchmark above 2% as it races to rein in inflation,…

Malaysia May Hold Policy Rate, Signal Upcoming Hike as AI Boosts Economic Growth

Malaysia will likely hold its benchmark interest rate on Thursday and signal a possible hike later this year as the artificial intelligence boom drives faster-than-expected economic growth.

New Zealand Raises Key Rate to Head Off Inflation Pressures

New Zealand’s central bank raised its key interest rate for the first time in three years, signaling it wants to move to less stimulatory settings as inflation pressures emerge.