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The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Consumer lending jumps to five-year high as squeezed households rely on credit

But in better news for the housing market, mortgage approvals ticked up unexpectedly in June despite borrowing costs continuing to rise.

The Independent UK

Banks with lowest savings rates to face ‘robust action’, warns UK financial watchdog

FCA gives banks four weeks to justify savings rates as it lays out 14-point plan to monitor treatment of customers

The Guardian - UK

Mainfreight profitability slumps as freight volumes decline

Business wrap: NZX fails to rally; Rising oil prices threaten new inflation headwind; Big logistics company imposes a hiring freeze as earnings fall 43 percent. Markets editor Andrew Patterson reports.

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Millions of UK families using credit cards and loans to pay basic bills

Poverty charity the Joseph Rowntree Foundation warns of ‘debt timebomb’ as interest rate rises hit low-income households

The Guardian - UK

UK interest rates to rise further but end of hiking cycle in sight

Most economists think Bank of England will raise bank rate by 0.25 percentage points on Thursday

The Independent UK

Mortgage rates ease as Bank of England’s bitter medicine shows signs of working

Fixed deals edge down as the City predicts that interest rates are nearing their peak and the UK economy cools

The Guardian - UK

Properties worth more than $25bn were bought with cash in Australia’s three biggest states in early 2023

Many cash purchases were made in regional areas of NSW, Victoria and Queensland as buyers downsized to less expensive housing

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Democrats Propose Eliminating Student Loan Interest

The plan's supporters say it won't push costs onto taxpayers.

Reason

‘We’ve no magic wand’: UK mortgage advisers face an avalanche of queries

In Bingley, West Yorkshire, brokers are busy dealing with concerns over interest rates, and being asked to tell the future

The Guardian - UK

How to boost your finances with passive income

High inflation and rising interest rates may force many households to consider ways to generate extra income to cope with the rising cost of living.

The Week

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed, Tokyo falls as Bank of Japan adjusts bond purchase policy

Asian shares are mixed after the Bank of Japan adjusted its bond purchase policy but kept its negative benchmark interest rate unchanged

The Independent UK

Mortgage Applications Decreased in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

Stubbornly high interest rates and decreased housing inventory are contributing to the slide.

Kiplinger

Is UnitedHealth Group a Good Dow Stock to Buy Now?

Healthcare stocks, such as UnitedHealth Group, can provide investors with stability. Though it has underperformed in 2023, now could be a good time to scoop up shares of UNH.

Barchart

Dollar Rallies on Signs of U.S. Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday recovered from early losses and finished up by +0.90% at a 2-week high. Stronger-than-expected U.S. economic news today on Q2 GDP, weekly jobless claims, and Jun pending home sales boosted T-note yields and supported the dollar. Also, weakness in the euro was bullish for...

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After a 13-Day Winning Streak, the Dow Jones Moves Lower

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.51%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.46%. Stocks have given back their morning gains and are...

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CD early withdrawal penalties: how they work

Breaking a CD early can cost you, but it might be worth the fee.

Barchart

After a 13-Day Winning Streak, the Dow Jones Move Lower

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How the Federal Reserve's Decision to Hold Rates Steady Affects Your Savings

Explore how the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates influences the yields on high-yield savings accounts and CDs.

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2 Financial Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio, 1 to Keep Watching

While interest rates are anticipated to remain high as the Fed tackles inflation, the financial industry could benefit from increased profit margins during this time. Therefore, it could be worth buying fundamentally strong financial stocks OneMain Holdings (OMF) and EZCORP (EZPW). One could also keep a lookout for Capital One…

Zenger

Economist Warns Of Imminent Collapse As Dow’s Winning Streak Continues

Peter Schiff compares current market rally to pre-1987 crash, citing rising interest rates and trade deficits.

The Guardian - UK

ECB urged to pause interest rate rises amid recession fears

Central bank raised rates by 0.25 percentage points in attempt to bring inflation down

Barchart

Stocks Rally as Economic News Shows a Resilient U.S. Economy

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.34%. Stocks this morning are moderately higher, with the S&P...

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Is ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) a Good Buy Right Now?

Well-known investor Cathie Wood’s flagship fund ARK Innovation (ARKK) has had an outstanding year so far as her top holdings rebound from significant losses triggered by higher interest rates. ARKK is up more than 55% year-to-date. Amid an uncertain market backdrop, let’s find out if ARKK is a good trade…

Evening Standard

ECB raises interest rates again, with traders divided on if it’s last hike

It was the ninth consecutive rate increase for the central bank for the Eurozone as it attempts to bring inflation back under control

The Independent UK

Europe's central bank is set to pile on another rate increase. Is it the last in a record series?

The European Central Bank is set to raise interest rates again Thursday

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