The latest cost of living figures for September 15 show retiree costs jumped as electricity and insurance prices rose. Nearly half of Australians renting in share houses are at least 40 years old. Global fuel price spikes set off protests across a number of nations. In Syria, soaring prices led to the most widespread demonstrations since Assad fell.
Australia faces economic strain as global trade rules collapse, according to Nine.com.au. A Guardian report stated the Iran war cost the United States $38 billion and depleted its missile stockpile.