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Important financial developments, explained in plain English and connected to financial health.
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.7% in September 2026. Review what changing employment conditions may mean for your household budget and emergency savings.
Australia’s CPI increased by 4.0% over the year to August 2026, up from 3.5% in July. Housing and transport recorded relatively strong annual price increases. This update explains the potential implications for household budgets, purchasing power, savings and financial planning.
India’s headline consumer inflation increased to 4.82% year-on-year in August 2026, from 4.45% in July. Food inflation was 5.95%. This update explains what the latest figures may mean for household budgets, purchasing power and financial planning.