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Why Black Wednesday still matters – it was the start of markets telling politicians what to do

I spent Black Wednesday – the day the markets successfully bet against the power of the British government to prop up the pound sterling – on the 28th floor of Dresdner Bank’s headquarters in Frankfurt. I had just been hired as an exchange-student intern in the back office for currency…

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How do interest rates affect inflation?

Borrowing costs at their highest level in 14 years

The Independent UK

Australia’s unemployment rate rises slightly from 3.4% to 3.5% as more people seek work

Labour market figure will be watched by economists as a guide to Reserve Bank’s decision on whether to further raise interest rates

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BAREIT fund begins trade on the SET

SET-listed Bangkok Airways (BA) kicked off trading on Wednesday of its real estate investment fund on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, offering a first-year return of up to 8% during a period of low interest rates and high inflation.

Bangkok Post

Analyst Upgrades SoFi Technologies, Says Potential Student Loan Refinancing Boom Is Coming

This year has been brutal for SoFi Technologies Inc (NASDAQ: SOFI) and other lenders, as investors grow increasingly concerned about the negative impact rising interest rates will have on lending, margins and revenue growth.

Benzinga

Details revealed: RBA review to probe interest rate settings and government’s role

The RBA review will investigate how governments can work with the central bank to manage fallout of soaring inflation rising interest rates.

The New Daily

Bank of England will not take foot off throttle despite drop in inflation

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

The Guardian - UK

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Stocks plummet. Dow drops nearly 1,300 points after worrying inflation data

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.

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2 Leisure Stocks to Buy This Week

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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What Are The Key Events In September To Look Out For? CPI, The Merge, FOMC & Vasil

September 2022 is going to be exciting. Although historically, this is a bad month for the stock markets. But it is not so for the crypto markets. In my humble opinion, there are a couple of key events that investors should be looking at very closely as they are all…

Benzinga

‘Unprecedented’: Housing crisis gets even worse as affordability plunges

Australia’s housing crisis is becoming even worse - despite falling property prices - according to new research.

The New Daily

Liz Truss energy support package ‘could add 2.5 per cent to interest rates’

‘Sensible’ to use windfall levy or solidarity taxes to limit extra borrowing, says thinktank

The Independent UK

The Bank of Canada's own policy is the reason why inflation is so high

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…

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'I'm An Aggressive Buyer' Of Income Real Estate, Billionaire Says, Anticipating 'A Lot' Of Inventory This Year

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…

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Westpac hikes interest rates; unleaded petrol falls to eight-month low

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.

The Guardian - UK

Central bankers talk tough, but they can’t fight inflation like this

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

Benzinga

Fed's Decision To Raise Interest Rates 'Will Be Straightforward' And 'We're Not In A Recession': Fed Governor On Bringing Down Inflation

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.

Bangkok Post

Rates, inflation and energy have investors' attention

RECAP: Global markets remained fixated this week on inflation, interest rates and energy prices. There was added drama in Britain, where the passing of Queen Elizabeth II came just two days after Prime Minister Liz Truss took office and announced a bold plan to cap soaring energy prices for two…

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Inflation shows no sign of slowing down in America and interest rate hikes will likely continue, warns top US economist

Loretta Mester is one of the 12 people who determine the official interest rate in the United States, and she has a grim warning for American households already struggling to pay their bills.

Miami Herald

The Week Ahead: How the consumer is weathering inflation and supporting higher interest rates

Prices, spending and confidence — it’s the consumer in focus for investors and the Federal Reserve in the week ahead.

The Guardian - UK

Eurozone interest rates must continue to rise, says European Central Bank

Decision about how to fight inflation follows increase by unprecedented 0.75 percentage points

Evening Standard

Bank of England postpones next week’s interest rate decision after Queen’s death

A widely expected rise in interest rates has been put on hold due to the death of the Queen

The Independent UK

Bank of England delays interest rates announcement after Queen’s death

Meeting has been postponed for a week as nation mouns death of Her Majesty

ABC News

Which banks are passing on the latest RBA interest rate rise to mortgage holders? NAB kicked it off, then ANZ and Commonwealth followed suit

On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of Australia announced it was raising the cash rate to 2.35 per cent. But Australia's big four banks have been slow to respond.

Evening Standard

Truss’ policy will suppress inflation but stoke interest rates

While the policy will reduce inflation in the near term, by supporting economic activity it will boost inflation further ahead

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