Opening Statement To The Senate Economics Legislation Committee (Supplementary Budget Estimates)

RBA Governor Michele Bullock told a Senate committee inflation is likely to be higher than forecast in August, after a 100-basis-point cash rate rise this year.

2026-10-29 – Petra Tschudin / Thomas Moser: Liquidity Against Collateral: The SNB’s Approach

Petra Tschudin and Thomas Moser explain how SNB collateral rules support liquidity operations, payments and risk protection.

For The First Time Ever, Google Search Is Less Than 50% Of Alphabet’s Revenue

Search and other revenue was 49.7% of Alphabet’s total in the quarter to September 2026, as cloud and other businesses grew faster.

The $19,000 IRS Rule Parents Overlook When Gifting A House Down Payment

In 2026, gifts above $19,000 per donor per recipient generally require IRS Form 709 reporting, even when no gift tax is due.

Could These 4 Money Mistakes Be Haunting You?

A Kiplinger report highlights four potential financial pitfalls: skipped home maintenance, unplanned self-employment taxes, buy now, pay later fees and adviser vetting.

The Key Points From Chancellor John Healey’s First Budget

John Healey’s first Budget includes £100 energy payments, changes to energy charges and higher tax on savings interest and rental income.

Record War Spending, A Stalled Economy: Can Putin Afford 2027? The Bell Webinar — November 2, 2026

The Bell’s Nov. 2 webinar will examine Russia’s record 2027 military spending, economic stagnation, inflation risks and funding options.

Gold IRA Recordkeeping Checklist 2026

This checklist is for people organizing records related to a Gold IRA…

Revolut Expands UK Banking Business With Personal Loans

Revolut has started a phased UK rollout of unsecured personal loans from £2,000 to £25,000, its first credit product since gaining a banking licence.

The Boots Rule Of Retirement Tax Planning

A Kiplinger report uses the ‘boots rule’ to explain how timing, tax brackets and account withdrawals can help retirees manage tax exposure.