Cost of living updates for September 15 indicate pensioner expenses climbed after energy and insurance costs increased. Nearly half of Australians living in share accommodation are at least 40 years old. Worldwide fuel price surges sparked demonstrations in multiple countries. In Syria, price hikes prompted the biggest protests since Assad fell.

Australia is under economic pressure as global trade rules collapse, according to Nine.com.au. A Guardian report stated the Iran war cost the United States $38 billion and exhausted its missile inventory.