The latest cost of living figures for September 15 indicate pensioner expenses climbed with power and insurance premiums higher. Almost half of Australians renting in share houses are at least 40 years old. Worldwide fuel price surges sparked demonstrations in multiple countries. In Syria, price hikes caused the widest demonstrations since Assad fell.
Australia faces economic strain with worldwide trade rules falling apart, according to Nine.com.au. A Guardian report found the Iran war cost the United States $38 billion and exhausted its missile inventory.