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Fed is set to leave interest rates unchanged while facing speculation about eventual rate cuts

With inflation edging closer to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, its policymakers are facing — and in some cases fueling — hopes that they will make a decisive shift in policy and cut interest rates next year, possibly as soon as spring

The Independent UK

UK insolvencies rising due to high interest rates, says Begbies Traynor

Insolvency specialist recruits more staff as small businesses are hit by tough economic climate

The Guardian - UK

Needing to borrow money? Four tips on what's okay and what's not

It’s a financially challenging time for most households. With interest rates rising, many are spending even more money on debt repayments or taking out loans to help make ends meet.

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Government debt now fastest-growing spending pressure

The federal government's debt bill is set to balloon as higher interest rates push up the cost of borrowing.

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The Guardian - AU

Bank of England, Fed and ECB poised to leave interest rates on hold

Stubbornly high inflation forces central banks to avoid cuts, but markets expect falls next year

The Guardian - UK

US Fed Expected To Pause Again As Inflation Edges Closer To Target

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates at a 22-year high for a third consecutive meeting on Wednesday as it continues to fight elevated inflation.

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The Fed watcher who called the 2007 housing bubble expects interest rates to stay high for ‘much, much, much longer.’ It’s payback for the unsustainable ‘free money era’

Jim Grant of Grant's Interest Rate Observer believes it will take years to undo the kinks from a decade of ultra-low interest rates.

Fortune

Costly credit and a mortgage timebomb: five ways rising interest rates have hit the UK

Two years on from the first in the Bank’s run of rate hikes, how have they changed the shape of Britons’ finances?

The Guardian - UK

Unemployment rate drops to 3.7%, and experts say it’s another ‘soft landing’ signal that will leave the Fed in limbo

“The recession that seemed so inevitable at the end of 2022 still hasn’t arrived and may not come anytime soon,” said Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer of the Independent Advisor Alliance.

Fortune

How Close Is the BOJ to Ending Negative Interest Rates?

The Japanese yen (^USDJPY ) on Thursday soared to a 4-month high against the dollar after comments from Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Ueda and comments Wednesday from one of his deputies bolstered speculation the BOJ was close to ending its negative interest rate policy. Market attention will now focus...

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US economy adds 199,000 jobs as unemployment rate falls slightly

Jobless rate down to 3.7% as world’s largest economy grapples with interest rates and American policymakers plot next moves

The Guardian - US

Public thinks inflation will still be too high in late 2028, Bank of England survey reveals

When asked what they expect the rate of inflation to be five years from now, respondents gave a median answer of 3.2%

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live: US jobs figures beat forecasts in latest 'soft landing' boost, London blue-chips up

Blue-chip shares struggled today as investors opted not to take new positions ahead of a significant week for the outlook on borrowing costs.

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The Guardian - AU

Most Australian mortgage holders on track with loan repayments despite high interest rates, RBA official reveals

Number of borrowers in ‘severe financial stress’ has risen but most showing resilience, Reserve Bank’s Andrea Brischetto says

International Business Times UK

Bank of England's Financial Stability Report Highlights Resilience Amid Rising Interest Rates

The Bank of England recently released its Financial Stability Report, spotlighting the resilience of UK households and businesses in the face of escalating interest rates.

International Business Times

Rabobank Executive Sounds Alarm On Farm Interest Rates Tied To Emissions

The Netherlands-based bank has a net zero target date—2050—with a lowered emissions goal set for 2030.

Fortune

One of Wall Street’s most feared short sellers takes aim at Blackstone Mortgage Trust, warning it could be ‘completely wiped out’ by rising losses

Muddy Waters believes the ‘perfect macro storm’ of high interest rates and office vacancies is coming for Blackstone Mortgage Trust.

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Markets Today: Stocks Rise on Fed-Friendly ADP and Productivity Reports

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.34%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.45%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately higher after a smaller-than-expected increase in Nov ADP employment bolstered speculation the Fed is done raising interest rates. Stock index...

The Guardian - AU

Bracket creep is cooling Australia’s economy – it’s good news for interest rates but not for household budgets

The weak economy probably means the next RBA rates move – short of an inflation surprise next month – will be a cut

Barchart

S&P Futures Tick Higher as Investors Weigh Fed Rate Cuts, U.S. ADP Jobs Report Looms

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are trending up +0.25% this morning as the latest U.S. employment data fueled bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as soon as March, with investors’ focus now turning to the ADP National Employment numbers due later in the day.

International Business Times

Asian Markets On Front Foot As US Jobs Data Provide New Rate Cheer

Asian stocks rose Wednesday after a tepid start to the week as data pointing to a softening US labour market restoked hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the new year.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s economic growth slows, reducing chance of another interest rate rise next year

Economy grows more slowly than expected, with consumer spending flat under the pressure of high interest rates

Barchart

Stocks Mixed as Bond Yields Drop on Weak U.S. Oct JOLTS Report

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.42%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.05%. Stocks this morning are mixed. Bond yields tumbled today...

The Independent UK

US job openings fall to lowest level since March 2021 as labor market cools

U.S. employers posted 8.7 million job openings in October, the fewest since March 2021, in a sign that hiring is cooling in the face of higher interest rates yet remains at a still-healthy pace

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