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• [New] Millions of workers are now growing investment pots that will comprise a big chunk of their retirement incomes in 20 to 30 years. Monevator
• [New] The proposed changes to Australia's retirement age policy have sparked a nationwide conversation, with the potential to reshape the lives of millions of Australians. QT News
• [New] The proposed retirement age changes could have far-reaching implications for Australia's workforce and economy. QT News
• [New] Pay transparency laws are expanding globally, and employees increasingly expect clarity around salary ranges, merit cycles, and advancement criteria. TalentHR
• [New] A $1 increase in the federal minimum wage could increase the likelihood of robot adoption by up to 11%. MinimumWage.com
• [New] The ongoing conflict in Iran has stoked fears of wartime inflation, sending yields on the 10-year Treasury climbing and driving mortgage rates higher. Fox Business
• Fannie Mae will begin accepting crypto backed mortgage loans in mid 2026, marking the first time a government sponsored enterprise has formally integrated digital asset collateral per Yahoo Finance. TechBullion
• Higher inflation, increasing mortgage costs and subdued consumer spending will all contribute to a challenging environment for UK businesses, particularly the high number of cash-poor SMEs. Opus Business Advisory Group
• Commercial mortgage originations are forecast to surge 27% to $805 billion in 2026, driven by stabilizing property values and maturing loans requiring refinancing. Buchanan Street Partners
• The lack of an immediate rate cut path from the Fed suggests that the mortgage lock-in effect will persist well into late 2026. The Chronicle-Journal
• Mortgage delinquencies present the most notable movement, projected to reach 1.65% by Q4 2026 - a 7.0% year-over-year increase - though still historically low compared to the financial crisis era, when mortgage delinquencies peaked above 8%. LASER Credit Access
• We expect mortgage rates to remain volatile and likely hover in the low 6% range until there is more clarity on the global stage and the Federal Reserve's next moves. Mortgage Rates, Home Loan Guides & Expert Insights | Th

Last updated: 13 April 2026