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UK on recession alert after big falls in factory output and house prices

Signs of distress from very different parts of economy will add to Bank of England’s dilemma over interest rates

The Guardian - UK

Biden hails strength of economy as US adds 187,000 jobs in August

Number of new jobs matches July’s total, reflecting resilience of labor market even with high interest rates

The Guardian - US

FTSE 100 Live: London blue-chips finish week up 1.8% amid big GDP revision, surprise jump in US unemployment

US jobs figures showed a surprise rise in the country’s unemployment rate, but also the addition of slightly more jobs than expected.

Evening Standard

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House prices fall faster than expected in biggest year-on-year drop since 2009, Nationwide says

Mortgage experts warned of a ‘mass exodus’ of London landlords with falling prices

Evening Standard

The Fed’s favorite inflation gauge rose last month—here’s why some economists say it’s misleading and won’t lead to more interest rate hikes

EY-Parthenon’s chief economist thinks “the Fed’s tightening cycle is over.”

Fortune

Nationwide cuts mortgage prices as Bank of England economist says interest rates may peak lower, but stay high

The Bank of England’s top economist said interest rates may not peak as high as expected, but should stay high for “sufficiently long”

Evening Standard

US applications for jobless claims inch back down as companies hold on to their employees

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week as businesses continue to retain employees in an economy that has largely withstood rapidly rising interest rates for more than a year

The Independent UK

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Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows a modest rise in latest sign of slowing price increases

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained low last month, adding to signs of cooling price increases and raising the likelihood that the Fed will leave interest rates unchanged when it next meets in late September

The Independent UK

Fears of London hotel investment slump amid soaring interest rates

Fears were growing today that London’s hotel building market is being threatened by interest rate rises as sky-high borrowing costs prompt operators to pull back on investment decisions.

Evening Standard

Services sector fuels India economic growth to fastest in a year

NEW DELHI: India’s economy is expected to shine in its latest report card on strong services growth and a pick up in manufacturing despite elevated interest rates.

The Times of India

How a traditional savings account can help protect and grow your money

A basic savings account provides a safe place to keep your cash (and earn some interest, too)

Fortune

Why the Recent Sell-Off in Commodities is a Golden Buying Opportunity

High interest rates typically weigh on commodity prices as they increase the cost of carrying raw material inventories and increase production expenses. However, nothing is ordinary about the current historical period, which could mean commodity prices can rise even if rates remain stable or move slightly higher.

Barchart

Central banks say interest rates will stay high but it's unclear if this will be enough to curb inflation

The US central bank, the Federal Reserve, has recently signalled that it will keep interest rates high for as long as it takes to bring inflation down to its 2% target.

The Conversation

Mortgage approvals plummet 20 per cent in UK amid soaring interest rates

THE number of mortgage approvals plummeted by more than a fifth in July compared to the same month last year as soaring interest rates take their…

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FTSE 100 Live: London shares climb higher, new Direct Line boss, mortgage approvals down

The strong week for global shares is continuing as traders bet that US interest rates have peaked.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s inflation rate eased to 4.9% in July, down from 5.4% in June

Larger than expected fall reduces likelihood Reserve Bank of Australia will raise interest rates again

Evening Standard

HSBC offers its first 40-year mortgages as first-time buyers seek long deals

“Marathon mortgages” are becoming more popular as rising interest rates make it harder for some prospective buyers to afford a 20- or 25-year deal

The Independent UK

US consumer confidence wanes as summer draws to a close

American consumers are feeling less confident as summer comes to a close as high prices and interest rates weigh on their willingness to spend

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The Independent UK

London homeowners knock £23,000 from asking prices - but it’s not the area of UK that will be worst hit

Higher interest rates forcing sellers to knock 3.4 per cent of asking prices

Zenger

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Trade Mixed As Investors Digest Powell’s Hawkish Remarks: Analyst Warning On ETF Approval — ‘The Biggest Discount Of All Time, Or Sh*t News’

Major cryptocurrencies traded with mixed results on Sunday evening, reacting to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech

Barchart

6 Proven Ways to Tackle Credit Card Debt

Credit card debt has risen substantially in the U.S., hitting $1.03 trillion in the Fed's latest report. Here are six ways to get your credit card debt down to $0.

The Guardian - UK

I have a joint mortgage and want to pay up early. What are the implications?

I have recently inherited money and would like to pay off my share on the flat I own with a friend to avoid soaring interest rates

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise after Fed chief speech

Asian shares are trading mostly higher, as investors felt relief from the head of the Federal Reserve indicating it will “proceed carefully” on interest rates

The Guardian - AU

Record number of Australians at risk of mortgage stress as RBA interest rate rises bite

Roy Morgan research shows 1.5 million people – almost a third of all mortgage holders – are spending 25 to 45% of their income on their home loan

Barchart

Will Interest Rates Remain High?

The 2020 global pandemic caused interest rates to fall to historical lows as the U.S. and other worldwide central banks provided an unprecedented liquidity tidal wave. The tsunami of government stimulus only increased the money supply and planted inflationary seeds that bloomed and caused the hawkish response since March 2022.…

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