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Finance · 15 October 2026

US Inflation Rises to 3.7% in September – Politicians Wonder Who Will Catch the Hot Potato

Iris Quay, London desk

The U.S. consumer price index jumped 3.7% in September, delivering a fresh blow to Republicans just weeks before the midterm elections. The rise fuels cost‑of‑living concerns and could make inflation the hottest issu…

Finance · 15 October 2026

Democrats Pin Inflation on Trump After CPI Shows Energy Prices Take the Lead

Noor Hale, World desk

A new CPI report identified rising energy costs as the main driver of inflation, prompting Democrats to blame former President Trump and frame the data as a campaign issue as competitive midterm districts expand into Rep…

Finance · 15 October 2026

Democrats Blame Trump for Rising Prices as Midterms Heat Up

Helen Pell, Washington desk

Democrats are blaming former President Donald Trump for higher everyday prices, a move that comes as inflation climbs and the midterm battleground expands deeper into Republican‑leaning districts.

Finance · 15 October 2026

Surging Inflation Puts the Brakes on Trump’s ‘Strong Economy’ Pitch

Helen Pell, Washington desk

The final pre‑election inflation report shows price hikes and stagnant wages, undercutting President Trump’s claim of a booming economy as voters head to the polls in 2026.

Finance · 14 October 2026

Bank of England and IMF warn the City could become a cyber‑crime theme park

Iris Quay, London desk

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey and IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that rising cyber‑attacks threaten trust in the UK financial system during a panel on online fraud.

Finance · 14 October 2026

UK 10‑Year Yield Slumps, IMF Raises Cyber‑Alarm, City Residents Celebrate With Tea

Iris Quay, London desk

The UK 10‑year Treasury yield fell this morning, pleasing Treasury Minister John Healey and the IMF, which simultaneously warned that cyber‑attack risks are rising.

Finance · 14 October 2026

IMF Warns ‘Resilience Under Strain’ – Will Australia’s PM Trade a Latte for Tough Choices?

Noor Hale, World desk

The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook, released on Tuesday, says global economic resilience is “under strain” and calls for urgent policy choices. The article pokes fun at whether Prime Minister Anthony Albanese�…

Finance · 14 October 2026

Banks Put ASX on the Back Burner as JPMorgan and Goldman Issue a Cautionary Serenade

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

The Australian sharemarket opened lower after a mixed session on Wall Street, with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs executives warning that interest rates could stay higher for longer and the inflation story is far from over.

Finance · 14 October 2026

Fed Extends Regulation O Comment Period to Nov 4, Calls It a ‘Robust’ Exercise in Transparency

Helen Pell, Washington desk

The Federal Reserve Board announced it will keep the comment window for its Regulation O modernization proposal open until November 4. The extension is framed as a chance for more public input, even if the excitement…