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The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.11%. The dollar shook off early losses today and moved higher to a jump in T-note yields, which strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The dollar’s near-term upside is limited amid expectations that the Fed will cut the federal funds target...

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Divided Fed ponders US interest-rate cut at end of tumultuous year

Markets expect final rate cut amid pressure from Trump as Jay Powell urges central bank to proceed with caution

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Christmas rate relief off the table at last RBA meeting

The official cash rate is expected to remain on hold when the Reserve Bank decides on interest rates for the last time in 2025.

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Dollar Recovers Early Losses as Bond Yields Rise

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.02%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Friday and finished little changed. Friday's rally in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar was also under pressure amid expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates at next week's...

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Dollar Weakens on Improved Fed Rate Cut Prospects

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.08%. The dollar is slightly lower today and is holding just above Thursday's 5-week low. Today's strength in stocks has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar is also under pressure amid expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates...

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Financial markets now certain the RBA will hike interest rates in 2026

The changed outlook is a result of unwelcome inflation data, but could slow down the hot property market

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Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street inches closer to its all-time high

Asian shares are mixed after the U.S. stock market held near its records in a quiet day of trading

The Independent UK

Dollar Gains on Positive US Jobless Claims News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.17%. The dollar recovered from a 5-week low on Thursday and moved higher after US weekly initial unemployment claims unexpectedly fell to a 3-year low, which was hawkish for Fed policy and positive for the dollar. The dollar initially fell to...

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Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.02%. The dollar today recovered from a 5-week low and moved slightly higher after US weekly initial unemployment claims unexpectedly fell to a 3-year low, which was hawkish for Fed policy and positive for the dollar. The dollar initially fell to...

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Fed officials like the mystique of being seen as financial technocrats, but it's time to demystify the central bank

As powerful as America’s central bank is, it’s still just one player in a globe-spanning ocean of financial markets.

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US unemployment claims fall to lowest level since September 2022

The U.S. job market appears stuck in a ‘low-hire, low-fire’ state that has left those out of work struggling to find a new job

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Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street pulls near its all-time high

Asian shares are mixed after U.S. stocks rose to near their records, with benchmarks in Japan and Hong Kong among the gainers

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Bitcoin Gains As Weak Jobs Data Bolsters Fed Rate Cut Hopes; Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Also Spike: Analyst Predicts BTC Testing $100,000 This Month

Leading cryptocurrencies lifted alongside stocks on Wednesday, as soft private jobs data strengthened investor hopes that the Federal Reserve would slash interest rates next week.

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2026 Could Be the Worst Year To Rely On Credit Cards — Here’s Why

While it's always important to use credit cards cautiously, 2026 could be the worst year to rely on credit cards -- find out why.

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Carvana Stock Soars As Traders Bet On Fed Rate Cut

Carvana Co (NYSE:CVNA) shares are trading higher on Wednesday as stocks across sectors gain on growing conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at next week's policy meeting. Here’s what investors need to know.

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Banks Are Tightening Lending Standards Again, and Older Borrowers Are Feeling It

Banks across the country are tightening lending standards in response to economic uncertainty. Rising interest rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about repayment risks have prompted...

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Kick Your Cash Off the Couch: Here's How to Prevent Inflation From Eating Your Savings

Instead of letting your cash sit idle in low-return accounts, consider putting it to work in growth-oriented investments to protect your long-term buying power.

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Dollar Fades as Bond Yields Fall and Stocks Climb

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday gave up an early advance and fell slightly by -0.08%. The dollar turned lower on Tuesday after T-note yields gave up an early advance, weakening the dollar's interest rate differentials. Strength in stocks on Tuesday was bearish for the dollar as it reduced...

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Global Bond Turbulence Is Spooking Markets — And It Could Hit Your Mortgage Next

Global bond markets were rattled this week by a sudden jump in Japanese yields, sending U.S. long-term interest rates higher and threatening to push borrowing costs—especially mortgage rates—even further out of reach for millions of Americans.

The Guardian - UK

Use shop loyalty cards, invest, switch savings accounts: six ways to tackle inflation

Prices are rising on everything from energy to food – but there are ways to cushion the impact

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Yen Strength Weighs on the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell to a 2-week low and finished down by -0.05%. The yen’s strength is weighing on the dollar on Monday after BOJ Governor Ueda signaled a possible interest rate hike at this month’s policy meeting. Also, Monday’s weaker-than-expected Nov US ISM manufacturing index...

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Dollar Softens as Fed Rate-Cut Chances Rise

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.33% at a 2-week low. The yen's strength is weighing on the dollar today after BOJ Governor Ueda signaled a possible interest rate hike at this month's policy meeting. Also, today's weaker-than-expected Nov US ISM manufacturing index is bearish for the...

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How to Position Your Portfolio for Lower Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve is far from done with its rate-cutting regime. This is how investors can prepare.

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