The band of bank economists who star in the media have recently changed their views that the first rate rise would be June rather than the August guess they had earlier this year. Are they right?

Ukrainian troops encircled by new Russian offensive, Netflix shares take a battering, IMF slashes global growth forecasts, and MORE.

World Bank drops global growth from 4.1% to 3.2%, President Zelensky says battle for Donbas has begun, Cristiano Ronaldo announces death of baby son, and MORE.

Unemployment numbers released today, house prices dependant on RBA's interest rate management, Boris Johnson faces three more fines over covid breaches, + MORE.

Putin says peace talks have reached a 'dead end', IVF technology could help save koalas from extinction, further covid outbreaks in China have halted iPhone production, and MORE.

Let's take a look at global markets this week as the US returns to hawkish stance, RBA follows suit.

Europe looks to arm Ukraine, feels effect of sanctions is waning, Australia's flu season expected to see a surge this winter, Bitcoin drops to levels not seen in a month, and MORE.

Expect more money promises from both sides as federal election date set for 21 May, finfluencers could face up to five years imprisonment for attempting to make money off their audience, and MORE.

Scientists believed to have found dinosaur fossils tracing back to the day of the asteroid strike, EU bans Russian coal imports, big four banks lock in interest rates from June, and MORE.

UK detects new Covid variant, Star Entertainment Group faces inquiry on suitability to hold a casino license, CBA meets regulatory hurdles from ASIC to release crypto exchange app + MORE

RBA signals June rate rise, Coalition accused of holding back major environmental report, US to send latest 'tank-killer' to Ukraine, and MORE.

Political turmoil in Sri Lanka sees stock market plunge 33%, EU confirms Russian war crimes and begin talks on further sanctions, top climate scientists from the IPCC issue stark warning for rising temperatures, and MORE.