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Millions are facing soaring mortgage rates. How did we leave them so vulnerable?

Homeowners in Britain are especially at risk because of a shortage of long-term loans. The sooner the Bank of England acts to fix this the better

The Guardian - UK

More rate pain ahead? This week will provide some clues

The Reserve Bank's next move on interest rates remains shrouded in uncertainty but two senior officials may provide some clues.

The New Daily

Sunak, Hunt and homebuyers brace for an economic Big Wednesday

The midweek inflation bulletin could be the most significant piece of government data published this year

The Guardian - UK

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More mortgage misery as average bills to rise £2,900 next year

Homeowners facing ‘mortgage crunch’ next year as lenders hike price in response to rising interest rates

The Independent UK

What are the best options if you are looking for a mortgage?

With interest rates predicted to rise again and cost of fixed-rate deals on the up, here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - UK

Warning over house sales this summer as mortgage rates rise again

Property experts say rising interest rates are continuing to dampen the housing market

Manchester Evening News

Cost of importing food set to reach new high of nearly $2 trillion

BUSINESS DAILY - Friday, 16.06.2023: The cost of importing food is expected to reach nearly $2 trillion this year, with inflation increasing hunger and starvation in poorer nations. Also, prior to next week's Paris Air Show, French President Emmanuel Macron is announcing investments in greener ways to fly. Plus, we…

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Average fixed mortgage rates edge closer to 6% as more deals are hiked

The typical two-year fixed-rate deal was sitting at 5.98% on Friday, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said.

The Independent UK

Further show of strength for Northern Ireland job market despite gathering headwinds

Both unemployment and employment levels back to pre-pandemic levels, but inflation and rising interest rates temper mood

Birmingham Post

Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street rally, Tokyo's benchmark at 33-year high

Shares have pushed higher in Asia after a broad-based rally on Wall Street

The Independent UK

What steps could government take to help mortgage borrowers?

As interest rates rise, cash-strapped households need speedy solutions to meet monthly payments

The Guardian - UK

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Community Independent Dai Le on what voters are saying

For most voters, the cost of living is their major current concern. Rising interest rates and high prices for power, groceries and other necessities are hurting in particular lower and middle income people.

The Conversation

Stock Rally Continues as Bond Yields Fall on Hopes Fed Rate Hikes Will End

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +1.22%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IU XX) (QQQ ) closed up +1.20%. Stock indexes on Thursday recovered from early losses and...

Barchart

Dollar Tumbles on Hawkish ECB

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.80% and posted a 1-month low. Central bank divergence weighed on the dollar Thursday after the ECB raised interest rates by +25 bp and signaled another rate hike in July, whereas the Fed on Wednesday paused its rate hikes. Lower T-note...

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Stocks Rebound on Hopes Fed is Near the End of its Rate Hike Campaign

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.46%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.68%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.41%. U.S. stocks this morning shook off early losses and...

The Guardian - AU

Strong job numbers could mean more rate rises for Australia. Here’s why a recession isn’t a certainty

Reserve Bank appears determined to raise interest rates at least once more, even if Australia’s economy is slowing

Barchart

Markets Jump to 14-Month highs

Morning Markets The S&P 500 Index ( $SPX ) ( SPY ) is up +0.47%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ( $DOWI ) ( DIA ) is up $0.69%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ( $IUXX ) ( QQQ ) is up +0.37%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are...

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: The mortgage time bomb for the Tories

THE prospect of a young trainee or graduate being able to afford a home of his or her own has been bleak for several years and can only be bleaker now that the cost of mortgages is set to rise. HSBC is to raise mortgage rates for the second time…

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The Guardian - UK

ECB raises interest rates by quarter of a point to tame inflation

Move marks eighth successive rise, highlighting struggle to cool price rises amid juddering growth

Barchart

Markets Today: Stocks Fall on Hawkish Global Central Banks

Morning Markets June E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are down -0.50%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are down -0.79%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are moderately lower on concern major central banks will keep interest rates higher for longer to contain inflation. The...

The Conversation

Inflation: why prices look likely to stay high in the UK and Ireland, and what that means for mortgages

The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised its three key interest rates by 0.25% to their highest levels in more than 20 years. The ECB’s “main refinancing rate” which dictates the cost of borrowing across much of Europe, including for people with tracker mortgages in Ireland, will rise from 3.75%…

Evening Standard

European Central Bank hikes interest rates by quarter point with inflation “too high for too long”

It now expects inflation to be even higher than previously thought.

France 24

Chinese youth unemployment hits record high as Covid recovery weakens

New data shows Chinese economic growth slowing, with property investment in steep decline and youth unemployment at a record high. Also, the US Federal Reserve confirms its "hawkish pause" policy, keeping interest rates steady for now but planning for more hikes. Finally, economists name an unlikely culprit for persistent Swedish…

Daily Mirror

Mortgage mayhem explained: Why are rates rising and what should you do now?

Mortgage rates are rising, spelling more misery for millions of homeowners across the country - but why are deals getting more expensive and what should you do next?

Insider UK

‘No alternative’ to interest rate rises for lowering inflation - Chancellor

Households are braced for a further increase in rates from the Bank of England next week

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