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What does 2025 hold for interest rates, inflation and the American consumer?

Brian Blank is a finance scholar and Fed watcher who researches how companies navigate downturns and make financial decisions, as well as how markets process information. Brandy Hadley is a finance professor who leads a student-managed investment fund and studies corporate decision-making and incentives. Together, they’re also the resident economic…

The Conversation

How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers

What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors

The Independent UK

Upturn or uncertainty: decoding Australia’s 2024 economy and what it means for you next year

Despite jobs growing and interest rates tipped to drop, a variety of factors mean the economy could be tested soon

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Credit union vs. bank: What’s the difference?

A credit union provides deposit accounts and lending products—just like a bank—plus a range of other services. The big difference is who owns the company.

Fortune

Asian Markets Track Wall St Rally As US Inflation Eases Rate Worries

Asian markets rose Monday after big gains on Wall Street, with traders welcoming below-forecast US inflation data that tempered worries that the Federal Reserve will take a more hawkish tone with interest rates next year.

International Business Times

There's now a 40% chance the Fed will pivot back to hiking rates again next year, top economist says

"For investors, it is starting to look similar to 2022—too high inflation, rising interest rates, and falling stock prices."

Fortune

Reeves may have to U-turn over no more tax rises, warn economists

Dramatic economic slowdown means chancellor could face lower receipts and higher borrowing costs in 2025

The Guardian - UK

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Russia Central Bank Holds Off Rate Hike After Criticism

Russia's central bank kept interest rates at 21 percent on Friday despite surging inflation, a surprise decision that follows criticism from the country's political and business elite over the effects of higher borrowing costs on the economy.

International Business Times

Russia's Central Bank Holds Interest Rate Amid Inflation Concerns

Russia's central bank maintains high interest rates to combat inflation amid military spending and sanctions, impacting economic activity and trade relatio...

Top News

Lift for Rachel Reeves as UK borrowing hits three-year low

Drop to £11.2bn a welcome figure for chancellor after backlash from business leaders to budget

The Guardian - UK

Heading on an overseas holiday? The Australian dollar tumbled this week – but that’s not bad news for everyone

This week, the value of the Australian dollar fell to 62 US cents, its lowest level since October 2022.

The Conversation

FTSE slumps as Bank of England holds interest rates

The FTSE 100 finished 93.79 points, or 1.14%, lower to end the day at 8,105.32.

The Independent UK

Analysis: What does the Bank of England’s interest rate decision mean for mortgages?

Economists and traders now expect that February may see the next rate cut, although it could be even later next year.

The Independent UK

Bank of England holds interest rates at 4.75% but says UK economy stagnating

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee said it was keeping rates unchanged on Thursday following a divided vote among policymakers.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Inflation fears trump growth concerns among Bank of England’s MPC members

Investors are betting on just one more rates cut this year, which could bring stagnation, undermining government efforts to drive the economy forward

Evening Standard

Base rate hold is ‘not the early Christmas present that many would have wanted’

Mortgage rates are likely to continue to ‘yo-yo’ over the next few months, one expert suggested.

The National (Scotland)

Bank of England holds interest rates amid 'economic uncertainty' after Labour Budget

THE Bank of England has held interest rates at 4.75 as it cautioned over “heightened uncertainty in the economy” following the UK Budget and US…

Evening Standard

UK interest rates held at 4.75% amid ‘heightened economic uncertainty’

The Bank of England said it was keeping rates unchanged on Thursday after cutting the level in August and again in November.

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Evening Standard

Bank of England warns economy will stagnate after Budget

Bleak forecast comes at Bank leaves interest rates on hold

International Business Times

Fed Cuts Interest Rates For Third Time: What It Means For You

For the third time in a row, the Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates by 25 basis points. Find out how this choice impacts credit cards, student loans, auto loans, savings accounts, and mortgage rates.

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England holds interest rate at 4.75% but warns of UK stagnation risk

Central bank downgrades growth forecast amid threat from budget fallout, rising inflation and Trump trade tariffs

Top News

Bank Of England Expected To Hold Interest Rates Steady

Bank of England and U.S. Federal Reserve cautious on interest rate cuts amidst inflation concerns. Global inflation moderating.

The Independent UK

Bank of England set to keep UK interest rates on hold despite paltry economic growth

The U.K.’s central bank is set to keep interest rates on hold as inflation has moved further above its target rate even though the British economy is flatlining at best

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England leaves UK interest rates on hold in 6-3 split, knocking pound – as it happened

Final UK interest rate decision of the year, as Spain’s Navantia agrees a deal to purchase Harland & Wolff’s four shipyards

The Independent UK

Feds drop interest rates by another quarter-point easing burden for borrowers

Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year

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