The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

As developing countries confront a new era of elevated inflation, rising interest rates, a stronger dollar, and capital outflows, some governments stand to benefit from a little-noticed bonanza. During the "Great Moderation" that preceded the Covid-19 pandemic, years of low inflation led to the growth of sovereign debt issued at…

We expect the SET Index to continue to be volatile given the higher global recession risk, as many central banks are expected to keep raising interest rates to fight inflation. Adding to the negative factors, the US dollar continues to strengthen against other currencies and the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war has…

In its efforts to tame the persistently high inflation, the Fed has been aggressively hiking interest rates. However, the rising interest rates have dampened housing demand. With the Fed reiterating its hawkish stance, the housing market is expected to remain under pressure. Given this backdrop, it could be wise to…

The U.S. economy’s odds of avoiding a recession are narrowing — and quickly.

Predictions handed to chancellor expected to paint gloomy picture for UK economy amid sweeping tax cuts

A former Liberal Democrat MP said the 'safety net' had been 'dismantled'

Jobs market growth has remained robust despite rising interest rates and fears of a recession, but how long it can maintain trajectory is unknown

Amid the stock market's obsession over inflation and interest rates, investors may be asking themselves, “What about profits?” After all, the market is supposed to reflect corporate profit expectations, not just economic statistics.

Oil prices have stabilized near the highest level in three months, after OPEC+ key ministers agreed oil production cuts of 2 million barrels per day. This is the highest oil cut since 2020. Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman said OPEC+ had needed to be pro-active as central banks around…

Deputy governor Dave Ramsden says “however difficult the consequences might be for the economy, the MPC must stay the course” on interest rates

Australia's Reserve Bank says its rapid interest rate rises could see some mortgage owners fall into arrears, and some even having to sell their homes.