The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

A rate cut is heavily expected to end the year after inflation falls – and some experts are calling for more in early 2026

President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” would likely add trillions to the country’s deficit and drive up interest rates.

Inflation has steadied and interest rates are finally coming down. But for many Australians, especially those in low-paid, insecure or precarious work, the cost-of-living crisis feels far from over.

Three packaging companies stand out in a sector that investors may otherwise turn away from amid challenging interest rates and consumer sentiment.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday fell by -0.43%. The dollar erased an overnight rally and turned lower after Wednesday’s Fed-friendly US May CPI report bolstered expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates later this year. Also, the wider-than-expected US May federal budget deficit was bearish for the dollar...

The June Fed meeting was a key economic event, with Wall Street keyed into what Fed Chair Powell & Co. have to say about interest rates and the economy.

Switzerland may become the first advanced economy to revive negative interest rates, as inflation turned negative in May for the first time since 2021.

The White House is promising higher growth, but tariffs, borrowing, and rising interest rates will be a drag on those expectations.

Cutting rates will redistribute wealth upward again, which is not ideal at a time of social friction.

Regulator asks local banks not to give non-compliant perks amid fierce competition as interest rates fall

Credit card companies are masters at making money, and not just from interest rates. They use a variety of clever, legal tactics to maximize their profits, often at your expense. If you’ve ever felt confused by your statement, surprised by a fee, or frustrated by changing terms, you’re not alone.…