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. International petrol price jumps set off protests in several countries. In Syria, cost increases caused the widest demonstrations since Assad fell.

Australia is under economic pressure 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.