New cost of living data for September 15 show retiree costs jumped after energy and insurance costs increased. Close to half of Australians living in share accommodation are at least 40 years old. International petrol price jumps sparked demonstrations across a number of nations. In Syria, soaring prices caused the widest demonstrations since Assad fell.

Australia is experiencing economic stress with worldwide trade rules falling apart, according to Nine.com.au. A Guardian report found the Iran war cost the United States $38 billion and depleted its missile stockpile.