The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

MPC members will look at other developments in UK and abroad in mission to increase interest rates

All three indexes fell after worse-than-expected inflation data raised expectations the Fed will need to continue raising interest rates aggressively to bring prices under control.

As inflation remains elevated, the Fed will likely raise the interest rates by another 75 basis points next week. This could induce further volatility in the market. So, we think investing in quality leisure stocks Playa Hotels & Resorts (PLYA) and Accel Entertainment (ACEL) could be wise. Read more.

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The Bank of Canada has raised interest rates again in an effort to quell inflation. The central bank raised its policy rate by 0.75 percentage points on Sept. 7, bringing its benchmark overnight rate to 3.25 per cent. Economists are expecting the central bank to raise it again before the…

If you own a home or have been interested in buying one, you are aware of the sizeable U.S. residential real estate downturn. Sales numbers are dropping to their lowest rates since 2020, but interest rates continue to rise to around 5.6%. This scenario doesn’t mean investors should look to…

Shares in all of the big four banks have helped push up the ASX, as the last of them announces it is hiking interest rates.

Raising rates has no effect when the things that are rising in price the fastest, such as fuel and food, are essential purchases

Investors are becoming friendlier with the idea of an interest rate hike this month, as more Fed governors continue to express their support for a third yearly increase to the federal funds rate.