Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Grain Market Update: Corn Soars, Soybeans Stage Comeback, and Wheat Stumbles

In this interview, market analysts discuss the current state of the agricultural commodity markets, noting continued fund buying in corn despite potential resistance, short covering in soybeans, and surprising weakness in wheat. They highlight the strong cash market for cattle, while acknowledging the potential for increased volatility due to the…

Barchart

Why is the Australian dollar falling – and what does it mean for interest rates, travel and the economy?

Trump’s higher tariffs and any resulting weakness in China would keep the Aussie under pressure, economists warn

The Guardian - AU

Less than a fifth of people have switched bank account in past year – survey

Cash incentives, better customer service and more competitive interest rates were among the top reasons why people said they had last switched.

Evening Standard

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

London house prices inched forward by just 2% last year says Nationwide

The capital’s property market lagged behind most of the rest of the country as high interest rates and affordability constraints held back price rises

Evening Standard

A year of two halves: how global financial markets fared in 2024

Good for equities, good for the US, and good for crypto but the year spawned mixed blessings for the UK, China and Europe

The Guardian - UK

UK property will be a buyers’ market in 2025, analysts predict

‘Cautious optimism’ forecast despite end to key stamp duty relief and fears of higher taxes and interest rates

The Guardian - UK

Global Markets Rode AI, Interest Rate Roller Coaster In 2024

Despite political upheavals, stock markets and bitcoin smashed records in 2024, fuelled by investor enthusiasm for AI, falling interest rates, and hopes of tax cuts.

International Business Times

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Why 2024 Was Great for Stocks—and Why 2025 Could Be Even Better

Stocks soared in 2024, and 2025 could be even stronger. Let's look at key trends, government policies, and sectors poised for growth in the year ahead.

MarketBeat

What are the best high interest rates on savings accounts? How to make your money work for you

Leaving all your spare cash in your current account is easy to do – but you’ll miss out on gains that can help you beat inflation

The Independent UK

Trump versus trade: the global economic outlook for 2025 in five charts

Unpredictable change will sweep through America, while old problems, from war to inflation, are likely to afflict other countries

The Guardian - UK

Getting a Private Mortgage: Your Options Explained

This article explores private mortgages, an alternative financing option for borrowers who don't qualify for traditional bank loans. It discusses the qualification process, associated costs, approval timelines, and key requirements. While offering flexibility and potentially faster approval, private mortgages typically come with higher interest rates and require careful consideration of…

inkl

What does 2025 hold for interest rates, inflation and the American consumer?

Brian Blank is a finance scholar and Fed watcher who researches how companies navigate downturns and make financial decisions, as well as how markets process information. Brandy Hadley is a finance professor who leads a student-managed investment fund and studies corporate decision-making and incentives. Together, they’re also the resident economic…

The Conversation

How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers

What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors

The Independent UK

Upturn or uncertainty: decoding Australia’s 2024 economy and what it means for you next year

Despite jobs growing and interest rates tipped to drop, a variety of factors mean the economy could be tested soon

The Guardian - AU

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Fortune

Credit union vs. bank: What’s the difference?

A credit union provides deposit accounts and lending products—just like a bank—plus a range of other services. The big difference is who owns the company.

International Business Times

Asian Markets Track Wall St Rally As US Inflation Eases Rate Worries

Asian markets rose Monday after big gains on Wall Street, with traders welcoming below-forecast US inflation data that tempered worries that the Federal Reserve will take a more hawkish tone with interest rates next year.

Fortune

There's now a 40% chance the Fed will pivot back to hiking rates again next year, top economist says

"For investors, it is starting to look similar to 2022—too high inflation, rising interest rates, and falling stock prices."

The Guardian - UK

Reeves may have to U-turn over no more tax rises, warn economists

Dramatic economic slowdown means chancellor could face lower receipts and higher borrowing costs in 2025

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

International Business Times

Russia Central Bank Holds Off Rate Hike After Criticism

Russia's central bank kept interest rates at 21 percent on Friday despite surging inflation, a surprise decision that follows criticism from the country's political and business elite over the effects of higher borrowing costs on the economy.

Top News

Russia's Central Bank Holds Interest Rate Amid Inflation Concerns

Russia's central bank maintains high interest rates to combat inflation amid military spending and sanctions, impacting economic activity and trade relatio...

The Guardian - UK

Lift for Rachel Reeves as UK borrowing hits three-year low

Drop to £11.2bn a welcome figure for chancellor after backlash from business leaders to budget

The Conversation

Heading on an overseas holiday? The Australian dollar tumbled this week – but that’s not bad news for everyone

This week, the value of the Australian dollar fell to 62 US cents, its lowest level since October 2022.

The Independent UK

FTSE slumps as Bank of England holds interest rates

The FTSE 100 finished 93.79 points, or 1.14%, lower to end the day at 8,105.32.

The Independent UK

Analysis: What does the Bank of England’s interest rate decision mean for mortgages?

Economists and traders now expect that February may see the next rate cut, although it could be even later next year.

Evening Standard

Bank of England holds interest rates at 4.75% but says UK economy stagnating

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee said it was keeping rates unchanged on Thursday following a divided vote among policymakers.

1 … 57 58 59 60

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.