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  • Published on Aug 17, 2026

    Oil jumps past $91 as Trump casts doubt on a new deal with Iran

    The price of oil jumped sharply Monday after President Donald Trump cast doubt on another deal with Iran to extend the expiring ceasefire with Iran. “They want to make a deal, but they’re not going to make the kind of a deal that I feel is necessary,” …

    Source: NBC News - Center-left
  • Published on Aug 17, 2026

    ‘Tighter bank credit adds to Philippines growth pressures’

    Keisha Ta-Asan - The Philippine Star August 18, 2026 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Tighter lending conditions for both households and businesses could emerge as another drag on Philippine economic growth in the second half, as banks turn more cautious …

    Source: Philstar - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 3, 2026

    Cyprus deposit rates rise as consumer borrowing costs ease in June

    Corporate lending drives sharp rise in new loans during June The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Monday reported that deposit interest rates increased while consumer borrowing costs eased in June 2026, with the value of pure new lending also recording a …

    Source: Cyprus Mail - Indeterminate
  • Published on Aug 14, 2026

    The hidden dangers of buy now, pay later

    You may have seen jokes about splitting a burrito into four payments. The punchline may sound harmless, but the trend signals a serious shift in consumer borrowing. Buy now, pay later (BNPL) products have become a routine checkout option for clothing, …

    Source: K99.1FM - Ohio - Pending
  • Published on Aug 14, 2026

    Experts: As Inflation Falls, Kazakhstan Faces New Monetary Policy Trade-Off

    ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s annual inflation slowed to 10.2% in July, extending its decline for a tenth consecutive month, while lending is increasingly shifting from consumer borrowing toward business financing, according to National Bank (NBK) Governor Timur …

    Source: The Astana Times - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Jul 29, 2026

    Fidelity rejects ‘bragging rights’ on consumer borrowing binge

    BY NEIL HARTNELL TRIBUNE Business Editor [email protected] BANKS will continue to fuel the Bahamian consumer borrowing binge “for the foreseeable future” although one BISX-listed institution is reassuring shareholders it will not pursue “bragging …

    Source: The Tribune (Bahamas) - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 11, 2026

    High rates, tight lending drive N939bn slump in Nigeria’s consumer credit

    …raises concerns over household spending, manufacturing growth, jobs Nigeria’s consumer credit market contracted by N939 billion in 2025 as high interest rates, tighter lending conditions and elevated credit risks made it harder and less attractive for …

    Source: Business Day - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 11, 2026

    What Means That Americans May Have to Wait Longer for Rate Relief

    Americans hoping for relief from high borrowing costs may have to wait longer, with the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates elevated and investors increasingly preparing for the possibility of another rate hike before the end of the year. The Fed has …

    Source: International Business Times - Center-left
  • Published on Aug 11, 2026

    NY Fed reports credit-card balances rise by $21B to $1.26T in Q2

    The rebound follows a seasonal dip in Q1 and pushes total US household debt further into record territory Americans put their credit cards back to work in the second quarter. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Household Debt and Credit Report, released …

    Source: Crypto Briefing - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 10, 2026

    56% of consumers say paying off short-term debt would take over 6 months

    Monday, August 10, 2026 — 16:43:43 (UTC) 56% of consumers say paying off short-term debt would take over six months, Achieve survey finds Aug 10, 2026, 12:02 ET Short-term debt is carrying a longer repayment horizon as consumers struggle to make ends meet …

    Source: The Green Sheet - California - Pending
  • Published on Aug 10, 2026

    Great News! Superyacht Sales Are Up Just in Time for the Midterms! | Opinion

    Heading into midterm season, voters are experiencing Trump’s economic illiteracy first hand, even as Trump, embarrassingly, keeps blaming Biden. If he hadn’t elevated personal loyalty over professional competence when choosing his cabinet, staff would …

    Source: Out South Florida - Left-wing
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    A quandary for the Fed: Dealing with hot inflation and cool job growth

    What a difference a day can make for monetary policy.  On Thursday, interest rate futures were decidedly tilted toward the Federal Reserve hiking its benchmark rate in September, according to CME FedWatch, which tracks traders to forecast the central bank…

    Source: CBS News - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 3, 2026

    ​​​​​​​Mortgage demand falls sharply after rate hikes and tax reforms

    "The simultaneous arrival of the May rate hike and tax reforms have coincided with a decline in consumer borrowing demand during the second quarter of the year, which is in contrast to the growth and momentum we observed earlier in the year," …

    Source: Mortgage Professional Australia - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    The Fed was expected to hike interest rates in September. Don’t bet on that now, economists say.

    (CBS NEWS) – According to CBS, what a difference a day can make for monetary policy. On Thursday, interest rate futures were decidedly tilted toward the Federal Reserve hiking its benchmark rate in September, according to CME FedWatch, which tracks traders …

    Source: WCBI - Mississippi - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    Excessive consumerism ‘threatens financial stability’

    A GCC report has warned that excessive consumerism has evolved from an individual behaviour into an economic and social challenge that threatens financial sustainability, alters household spending priorities and diverts Gulf purchasing power to foreign …

    Source: Gulf Daily News Online - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 6, 2026

    Economic Bulletin Issue 5, 2026

    Summary At its meeting on 23 July 2026, the Governing Council decided to keep the three key ECB interest rates unchanged. The outlook for energy prices, while highly volatile, stands close to the baseline of the June 2026 Eurosystem staff macroeconomic …

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  • Published on Aug 6, 2026

    The Average APR For A Car Loan Is Higher Today Than During The Great Recession

    Here are some grim facts to ponder over to get a sense of the car market and what the car-buying experience is really like in 2026. New car prices have now hit new highs (not good), monthly payments have also hit a record high (also not good), the number …

    Source: CarBuzz - Pending
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    Asia week ahead: Australia rate decision, data on China, India, Japan

    Australia : RBA expected to keep rates unchanged We expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to hold the cash rate at 4.35% at Tuesday’s monetary policy meeting. Inflation surprised decisively to the downside in the second quarter. Headline CPI eased to 3.9% …

    Source: Hellenic Shipping News - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 29, 2026

    Moroccan household debt posts strongest rise since 2012

    Moroccan household financial assets rose to 1.19 trillion dirhams in 2025, but household debt recorded its strongest increase since 2012 as housing and consumer borrowing accelerated, according to the country’s latest Financial Stability Report. The assets …

    Source: Hespress - Neutral

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