The latest cost of living figures for September 15 show retiree costs jumped with power and insurance premiums higher. Close to half of Australians living in share accommodation are at least 40 years old. International petrol price jumps sparked demonstrations in multiple countries. In Syria, cost increases caused the widest demonstrations since Assad fell.

Australia faces economic strain as global trade rules collapse, according to Nine.com.au. A Guardian report stated the Iran war cost the United States $38 billion and drained its missile reserves.