Our Scans · (FS.6.06) Personal Finance · Weekly Summary

• [New] If inflation rises, consumers ultimately suffer through higher costs of living, and the Fed might hike interest rates further, raising credit card, auto loan, and mortgage rates. Tax Shark
• [New] Despite global factors, domestic financial conditions are evolving broadly as expected, as mortgage and deposit interest rates have continued to decline, reflecting a lower OCR, strong bank liquidity, and soft credit growth. IC Markets | Official Blog | Blog
• [New] The Romanian salary landscape in 2025 reflects a cautiously optimistic environment marked by expected wage growth, regulatory evolution, and strategic shifts in employer behaviour. 9cv9 Career Blog
• [New] In anticipation of the European Union Pay Transparency Directive, set to become mandatory by mid-2026: Many Romanian employers have proactively started publishing salary ranges in job advertisements. 9cv9 Career Blog
• [New] Economic analysts will be keeping a close eye on factors such as wage growth, unemployment rates, and global economic conditions. County Local News
• [New] The number of mortgages facing expiry is less than the Bank of England had initially expected and the monthly hike is below the £146 increase it had first anticipated. BBC News
• [New] First-time buyers could get more access to mortgages after the Bank of England recommended a looser cap on riskier lending. BBC News
• [New] The average gross annual salary in Italy for 2025 is expected to continue its modest upward trajectory, although significant disparities persist across industries and regions. 9cv9 Career Blog
• [New] Longer Term Mortgage Rate Forecast: 2025-2026 Mortgage Rate Trend: The Bank of Canada is projected to cut its overnight rate by 0.5% and hold. Mortgage Rates Ontario | Mortgage Broker Kitchener | Al
• [New] So far in 2025, average mortgage rates have stayed stubbornly high, bouncing between 6.5% and 7%, as financial markets weigh the risks of both higher inflation and an economic slowdown. CNet
• [New] Mortgage rates will continue to fall slowly as oil prices fall and inflation data remains muted as tariffs start to take hold. Yahoo Finance
• [New] In 2025, Indian IT professionals have a wealth of opportunities to work abroad in countries offering high salaries, excellent work-life balance, and streamlined immigration processes. Nri Globe - One globe. One root. Infinite NRI connectio
• [New] More significantly if you are a borrower looking to take out a deal in the next few months, falling mortgage rates is usually a signal that the Bank of England is going to be cutting interest rates. The Money Pages
• [New] There are no transitional measures for salary updates, as salaries are expected to reflect broader UK pay trends. Laura Devine Immigration
• [New] Mortgage rates, credit card APRs, and business loan rates are unlikely to decline until the Fed shifts policy-something that probably will not happen before late 2025 or early 2026 unless inflation data improves significantly. Blogger
• [New] As for the UK economy, mortgage rates are higher than expected, but gold leaf yields and UK savings rates are also higher. Benchmark Beat
• [New] BOE could take a cautious approach to further rate reductions throughout 2025, as wage and services inflation is still hotter than central banks ultimately prefer. Benchmark Beat
• [New] Professionals developing and managing AI agents can expect average annual salaries between $100,000 and $180,000 in 2025, depending on expertise, location, and industry demand. Pickl.AI
• [New] Among advanced economies, inflation in the United Kingdom was revised up for 2025, driven by higher than previously expected outturns in recent months and stronger wage growth. European Central Bank
• [New] Others - such as the millions of mortgage borrowers coming to the end of a fixed deal in 2025 - may prefer to see more vigorous cuts that could send interest rates spiralling down. Moneyfactscompare.co.uk
• [New] The UK economy had suffered from greater persistence in inflation and wage growth than other economies, particularly in prices seen across services, as it stuck by May forecasts stating inflation could climb as high as 3.7% in September. City AM
• [New] The Climate Resilience Investment Act protects employee retirement funds by enabling Treasury's investments to take full advantage of the opportunities the clean energy transition creates. Oregon Capital Chronicle

Last updated: 14 July 2025