Household Economics

Cost of Living Energy Consumption Consumer Behavior Energy Costs Consumer Spending Debt Management Energy Affordability Income Distribution Budgeting Energy Bills

Westpac Forecasts Four RBA Rate Cuts Beginning August 2025

The bank’s forecast rests on a weaker inflation outlook, illustrated by soft labour figures pointing to a sluggish recovery.

Martin Lewis Urges UK Homeowners to Challenge Outdated Council Tax Bands After Fan Reclaims £14,000

Bank of Canada Warns U.S. Trade War Heightens Financial Risks Despite System Resilience

India Cuts Commercial LPG and Jet Fuel Prices for Second Time in a Month

UK Proposes Expanded Heat Pump Grants and Flexible Payment Options

UK Energy Price Cap Forecast to Drop by 9% in July, Saving Households £166

German Households Face 23% Spike in Gas Heating Costs as Energy Usage Climbs

RBA Warns U.S. Tariffs Threaten Global Stability and Australia's Economic Outlook

India Cuts Price of 19 kg Commercial LPG Cylinders by ₹41

Council Tax Bills in England to Rise by 5% in April, Marking Third Consecutive Year of Increases

Frozen Tax Thresholds Push Millions Into Higher Tax Brackets

UK Energy Bills Forecast to Rise by £85 in April as Price Cap Increases

German Household Heating Costs Dropped Significantly in 2024

UK Economic Growth Forecasts Lowered Following Budget-Driven Cost Pressures

Canada's Economy Grows 1% in Third Quarter, Matching Expectations

UK Government Announces £5 Increase to BBC Licence Fee for 2025

Energy Prices to Shift for Millions of German Households in 2025

Olive Oil Prices Expected to Halve After Record Highs

China Implements Tax Policies to Revitalize Real Estate Market

German Households Face Significant Gas Price Increases in 2025