WATCH INTEREST RATES

Interest rates climb amid a split decision - The latest rate hike reveals a growing divide among policymakers on how to balance persistent inflation against a cooling economy.

A rare budget surplus might be on the horizon - Improving fiscal positions have sparked hope for a surplus, though long-term sustainability remains the primary concern for analysts.

The Metaverse hype ends as oil shocks ripple through the market - Rising energy prices are pressuring global growth while big tech appears to be officially abandoning the pivot to virtual worlds.