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Bank of England lifts base rate to 4% in first hike in three years

The Bank of England has raised its base rate from 3.75% to 4%, marking the first increase in over three years. Eight members of the monetary policy committee backed the move, while one member, Catherine Mann, argued for a larger half-point jump. The Bank's governor also signalled another rise could come soon.

How are you adjusting your budget in response to rising interest rates?

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المصدر: The Guardian

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Australia faces sharper slowdown as RBA prepares fifth rate rise

Australia's central bank is widely expected to raise interest rates for a fifth time on Tuesday, pushing the cash rate to its highest level since 2008. Major bank economists are predicting a sharper, longer economic slowdown as the Reserve Bank keeps rates elevated to fight persistent inflation. The move comes amid growing worries that the economy could even slip into a recession.

How are…

المصدر: The Guardian

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🥖 Europe’s grocery gap: bread costs 3x more in some nations

A stroll through a European supermarket reveals striking price differences. In some countries, a loaf of bread can cost more than three times what it does in others, according to a Euronews Business analysis. The variation makes everyday shopping feel very different depending on where you live.

What's the biggest price difference you've noticed between grocery stores in different coun…

المصدر: Euronews

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Raising a child now costs over $300,000 in the US

LendingTree estimates the 18-year cost of raising a child has crossed $300,000 for the first time. The total varies dramatically by state, with a difference of more than $210,000 between the most and least expensive locations. This means a family's location alone can add or subtract a significant six-figure sum from the total bill.

Which costs surprise you most when budgeting for a child?…

المصدر: Fortune