"While Fed officials and many economists believe the central bank can tame inflation and engineer a soft landing for the economy, it’s time to retire that phrase and brace for a recession. "

>"Cashflow hit by rising expenses amid surging bills and impact of Omicron, finds quarterly study"

"Market-watchers are expecting an increase as early as next month. Here’s how it would hit mortgages, savings and debt"

"Curbs on property lending and worries about the financial health of China Evergrande and other developers are sidelining house buyers."

>"From sex to free speech, what goes online is increasingly up to financial companies | Finance & economics"

"Crackdowns on property, tech and other sectors are starting to weigh on business activity and add to financial risks in the country, raising the potential that Beijing’s campaigns could harm the broader economy."

"Beijing’s pressure on the real-estate sector is being widely felt, raising questions about how much economic pain China’s leaders are willing to stomach as they rein in yet another industry."

>"Millions of older and vulnerable people cut off from ATMs and banking services, charity finds"

>"For years, people most wanted to live in places where it was the hardest to build. Now, with a rise in remote work, exurban areas look more appealing."

>"Lender says end of stamp duty holiday will not slow growth and first-time buyers will struggle"

Freddie Mac says gap has widened significantly in past two years as builders struggle to keep up.

>"Some big employers are giving up square footage as they juggle remote work. That could devastate building owners and cities."

I have a friend who has to move out of her rental home that sold. She’s been looking for a place she can afford. Hasn’t found anything and is going to live in a campground with her kids.

>"Abundant liquidity is meant to help markets. It might soon cause trouble"

The Bank of England expects a rapid rebound of the UK economy later this year as the vaccination rollout programme takes effect but also unveiled moves to introduce negative interest rates if the recovery falters.