Inflation rise reduces real wages, reversing recent gains in workers' purchasing power.

Findoc launched a financial literacy program in January 2026 for college students in Punjab’s smaller cities, focusing on budgeting, savings, and risk management.

The central bank publicly worries about inflation but privately fears it may drop too low, hinting at a shift to boost the economy.

In 2025, over 17,000 Egyptians fled to Europe amid economic collapse, with at least 1,328 dying or missing.

Wesfarmers' profit rose 9.3% to $1.6 billion, driven by stronger sales across Kmart, Bunnings, and other units.

Strong job growth and low unemployment in February 2026 fuel expectations of a March interest rate hike.

Insurer posts higher profits due to lower disaster payouts, easing financial strain despite economic uncertainty.

Western Australia's farms are shifting from sheep to crops due to declining sheep numbers and stronger crop profits.

Engineering, computer science, and healthcare majors have the lowest unemployment rates among recent college grads, according to a 2026 report.

ASX rises on mining, banking gains and strong U.S. data, while oil climbs amid U.S.-Iran tensions.