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UK economy ‘at risk of recession’ next year if Strait of Hormuz disruption continues

EY’s latest economic outlook also warns that inflation could rise to 6.4% as oil and gas prices soar

The Independent UK · Aug 2

3 Fixed-Income ETFs Show Why Yield Is Only Part of the Income Story

BBHY, BKLN, and JAAA offer different fixed-income strategies, with yields ranging from 4.95% to 7.79%, varying fees, and differing credit quality and recession exposure.

MarketBeat · Aug 2

The US war on Iran is spinning out of control

Trump’s conflict keeps escalating, with Saudi Arabia joining airstrikes in Iraq and reportedly planning an attack on the Houthis. A recession could follow

The Guardian - US · Aug 1

The ‘Dating Recession’ Is Real — and Lying About Money Is the #1 Dealbreaker

Romance has entered a new era, and money sits right in the middle of the conversation. A growing number of young adults are stepping away from traditional dating patterns, and financial dishonesty has become one of the fastest ways to damage a potential relationship.

Clever Dude · Jul 10

Morning Mail: recession fears ease, Nigel Farage’s resignation ‘stunt’, Messi’s great escape

Economists says the impact of Middle East war will not be as severe as expected

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7

Recession off the cards but Australia faces dreary outlook, economists say

De-escalation of war in the Middle East has lowered oil prices and eased fears of economic downturn but households are still feeling the pinch

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7

German Gen Z joins the Bundeswehr: The military becomes a plan B

Germany is rearming amid an economic recession with thousands of jobs slashed across industrial and service sectors. In these tough economic conditions, the Bundeswehr is now one of the country's most attractive employers for young people. Applications rose by 23 percent in January 2026 alone. Behind the figures lies a…

France 24 · Jul 7

Dating Recession: Only 26% of Women Are Active Daters – Survey Says Money and Confidence Are Major Barriers

Young adults still say they want meaningful relationships, but many are stepping away from the dating scene altogether. A recent State of Our Unions 2026 survey found that only 26% of women identify as active daters, highlighting what researchers describe as a growing dating recession. Financial pressure, low confidence, and…

Budget and the Bees · Jul 3

Meet the Zillennials: The luckiest micro-generation in the workforce, born between 1993 and 1998

Zillennials dodged two recessions and learned two technological languages. Now they're out-earning everyone.

Fortune · Jul 3

3 Big Banks Plan Double Digit Dividend Increases After Passing Fed Stress Test

Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup all passed the Fed's 2026 stress tests and plan dividend increases of up to 12%, with yields ranging from roughly 1.9% to 2.4%.

MarketBeat · Jul 1