Tag: households


  • Wages Growth Stalls as Australian Pay Rises Lag Inflation: What It Means for Workers

    Wages Growth Stalls as Australian Pay Rises Lag Inflation: What It Means for Workers

    Australian wages update signals a stalled pace of pay rises New data on wages across Australia show that salary growth is barely keeping pace with inflation, with real wages in the private sector slipping in the September quarter. The latest figures from national statistics and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) closely watched metrics underline…

  • EMDE Climate Investment Surges to Record Levels as Domestic Sources Propel Growth

    EMDE Climate Investment Surges to Record Levels as Domestic Sources Propel Growth

    Overview: EMDEs as a Global Engine for Climate Finance Emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) have become a dominant force in global climate investment, reaching a record level of over USD 1 trillion in 2023. The latest Global Landscape of Climate Finance 2025: EMDE Spotlight from the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) shows that domestic sources…

  • Svantessons Record Budget: A Financial Strategy for 2026

    Svantessons Record Budget: A Financial Strategy for 2026

    Overview of the 2026 Budget Proposal On Monday, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson is set to unveil Sweden’s budget proposal for 2026, which is anticipated to have significant implications for households and the economy. With nearly 80 billion kronor allocated for various initiatives, over half of this sum is earmarked for direct benefits to families. The…