New cost of living data for September 15 indicate pensioner expenses climbed as electricity and insurance prices rose. Nearly 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 experiencing economic stress with worldwide trade rules falling apart, according to Nine.com.au. A Guardian report stated the Iran war cost the United States $38 billion and drained its missile reserves.