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Morning Mail: Dozens die in Spain train crash; Menindee Lakes levels at a low; Obama and the Cheesecake Factory

At least 68 people are dead after the second major rail disaster in a year

The Guardian - AU · 11h ago

Jim Chalmers is blaming Australia’s accelerating inflation on Trump – but voters aren’t buying it

As next week’s all but certain rate rise looms, there is one thing we can all agree on: the end of war in the Middle East can’t come soon enough

The Guardian - AU · Oct 28

Inflation jumps to 4.3%, adding to pressure for RBA rate rise next week

Australia’s annual inflation rate jumped to 4.3% in September, up from 4.0% in August, keeping pressure on the Reserve Bank ahead of Tuesday’s interest rate decision.

The Conversation · Oct 28

November rate hike a lock after 'ugly' inflation result

All four of Australia's big banks are betting on a Melbourne Cup day rate rise after hot inflation figures heaped more pressure on the Reserve Bank.

AAP · Oct 27

Haines tribute speeches to open parliament, but Labor mustn’t overlook broader causes of boiling anger

Poverty, health and dislocation are fuelling political anger. Labor can’t ignore this in response to alleged attack on Indi MP

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25

UPI handles nearly 80 crore transactions daily, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the impressive growth of India's digital payments ecosystem. The Unified Payments Interface processes over 2,400 crore transactions every month, showcasing its effectiveness. Sitharaman emphasized the expansion of fintech initiatives that enhance access to credit and investment opportunities. Data centres were granted infrastructure status in…

The Economic Times · Oct 25

Zimbabwe wants digital payments to build trust in its newest currency. Why technology alone won’t be enough to save the ZiG

Zimbabwe’s central bank wants people to use the ZiG, a gold-backed local currency launched in April 2024, alongside the US dollar. A proposed real-time payment system based on Indian technology could help make the ZiG easier and cheaper to use.

The Conversation · Oct 25

Rare chance to see Reserve Bank react to inflation data

Stars have aligned for central bank watchers, with the Reserve Bank's top brass set to appear at a Senate hearing as crucial inflation data drops.

AAP · Oct 25

Strong macro fundamentals, policy interventions to anchor eco against global headwinds: RBI bulletin

Strong macroeconomic fundamentals continue to support the Indian economy against global inflation and trade tensions. Recent geopolitical frictions have resulted in increased prices and supply chain issues, leading to policy changes. Currency fluctuations were observed, but measures by the Reserve Bank helped stabilize the rupee recently. Foreign Direct Investment remains…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

Labor's tax stance targeted ahead of state election

Federal and state opposition leaders have united in a call for clarification over the imposition of credit card payment bans.

AAP · Oct 22