The latest cost of living figures for September 15 indicate pensioner expenses climbed with power and insurance premiums higher. Almost half of Australians in shared rental housing are at least 40 years old. Global fuel price spikes set off protests across a number of nations. In Syria, cost increases led to the most widespread demonstrations since Assad fell.
Australia is under economic pressure with worldwide trade rules falling apart, according to Nine.com.au. A Guardian report said the Iran war cost the United States $38 billion and depleted its missile stockpile.