Fed forges ahead with 25 basis point interest rate increase, signaling resolve to battle inflation

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again but said it’s unsure whether it will need to raise them again at its next meeting in May. (iStock) At its latest meeting, the Federal Reserve announced another 25 basis point interest rate increase and put to rest speculation about whether the storm brewing in the U.S. banking sector would cause the central bank to […]

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High rates and crippling costs are making the housing shortage worse

The fast-paced and steep increase in interest rates, the tripling in the cost of hiring tradies and skyrocketing prices of building materials have all collided to raise the spectre of a house construction and renovation cliff by the middle of this year. That’s despite the extreme shortage of housing in Australia, which has resulted in a rental crisis. Lindsay Partridge, […]

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GOP lawmaker torches Biden's WH for claiming spending plan is a 'five-alarm fire': KJP doesn't know economics

video Rep. Byron Donalds responds to KJP slamming the GOP spending plan: ‘She obviously doesn’t know economics’ Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., joined ‘The Big Money Show’ to react to Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre’s claim that ‘MAGA’ Republicans’ spending plan will worsen inflation. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., shredded White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre for her widely denounced claim that the […]

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Woman saves ‘hundreds’ by washing bedding once a month

Experts recommend changing bed sheets every one to two weeks, depending on if you have pets or allergies. However, it can be a time-consuming job as well as cost a fortune in energy bills, with one woman claiming to wash her bedding just once a month. Klaudia Wójcik, veterinary nurse and artist, said she is slammed for waiting a month […]

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Local crypto boss says US banking turmoil means it’s bitcoin’s ‘time to shine’

The boss of one of Australia’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges says recent banking turmoil in the US and Europe provides an opportunity for digital assets such as bitcoin. Adrian Przelozny, chief executive of Independent Reserve, believes it is bitcoin’s “time to shine” after the collapse of three mid-sized US banks and the emergency takeover of Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse. Independent […]

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People are just realizing their WiFi routers are at the wrong height – how high to put it for best internet speeds | The Sun

PUTTING your WiFi router at the wrong height is one of the biggest home internet mistakes you can make. If you're constantly experiencing WiFi woes, it's time to check your router placement. Often electrical outlets are placed near the floor, which means it can be tempting to put your router low down too. But that's a terrible idea: you'll want […]

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Billions of Google users warned over 'bank-emptying' email that leaves you with nothing – beware list of warning signs | The Sun

GOOGLE has warned its users to watch out for a fake lottery email that could steal their cash. The tech giant has a webpage dedicated to the concerning scam, and it's worth taking note of Google's message. Google says: "You receive an email claiming that you've won a Google Lottery and are asked for personal details.   "In some cases […]

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TikTok CEO to pledge company will guard data from Chinese access, in bid to stave off ban

video TikTok CEO to testify as China’s involvement with app worries lawmakers Competitive Enterprise Institute Director Jessica Melugin, former NY State Homeland Security Adviser Michael Balboni and Former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin (R) discuss growing national security concerns regarding TikTok and CapCut. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is set to testify at a congressional hearing on Thursday, where he will […]

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