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- 1Bill Ackman says Fed rate hike could worsen inflation▼Bill Ackman says the Fed’s rate hike could make inflation worse
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman argues that the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate hike could actually make inflation worse rather than curb it. His warning challenges the central bank's standard playbook, suggesting higher rates may raise costs and stoke price pressures, and is fueling debate among investors and economists about the Fed's policy path.
- 2Bill Ackman says the Fed 'just made a mistake' on rates▼Bill Ackman thinks the Fed ‘just made a mistake’ — and higher rates will make inflation worse, not better
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman criticised the Federal Reserve, arguing its latest rate decision was a mistake and that higher rates will make inflation worse rather than better. He joins a group of investors and economists who contend that raising borrowing costs raises business expenses and housing costs, which can feed into prices instead of curbing them.
- 3RBA expected to lift cash rate to 4.6%, highest since 2011●RBA expected to hike cash rate to 4.6%, its highest level since 2011 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep
The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to raise the cash rate to 4.6%, which would take borrowing costs to their highest level since 2011. The anticipated hike is drawing attention from homeowners and economists concerned about mortgage repayments and inflation, with debate focused on how much further the bank will go to bring prices under control.
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Shipping costs are climbing sharply, adding fresh inflationary pressure to the UK economy. Higher freight rates typically feed through to import prices, affecting retailers, manufacturers and consumers alike. The rise adds to concerns about the UK's economic outlook, which is already strained by elevated prices and sluggish growth, prompting debate among economists and businesses about the impact on trade.
- 5Economist explains why Alberta's growth is outpacing Canada▼Q&A: Economist explains why Alberta’s economic growth is leaving the rest of Canada behind this year
CBC News has published a Q&A with an economist examining why Alberta's economy is growing faster than the rest of Canada this year. The discussion reportedly covers the factors driving the province's outperformance, a topic of interest given ongoing national debates about regional economic inequality, energy development, and interprovincial migration.
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Homes across Ontario are taking months to sell, a sharp change from the fast-moving market of recent years. Local reporting points to buyers holding back amid high borrowing costs and prices that sellers have been slow to adjust, leaving listings lingering and giving buyers more room to negotiate.
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The Economist examines how climate change is reshaping national security, arguing that rising temperatures, extreme weather and resource pressures are becoming core defense and foreign policy concerns rather than purely environmental ones. The piece highlights how governments are being forced to plan for climate-driven instability, migration and strategic competition alongside traditional military threats.
- 8Realtor.com Forecasts Slower Home Price Growth in 2026●Realtor.com® 2026 Forecast Update: Home Price Growth To Cool Further, Trailing Inflation
Realtor.com has updated its 2026 housing forecast, projecting that home price growth will cool further and fall behind the pace of inflation. The revised outlook suggests sellers may see weaker price gains while buyers could face somewhat improved affordability, though elevated mortgage rates continue to weigh on the market heading into next year.
- 9European industry is doing better than expected●European industry is doing better than you may think
The Economist argues that European industry is in stronger shape than commonly believed, pushing back against widespread narratives of industrial decline in Europe. The piece suggests that despite energy costs and competition from China and the US, the continent's manufacturing base remains more resilient than pessimistic commentary implies. The assessment is drawing attention amid ongoing debates over Europe's economic competitiveness and industrial policy.