The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Investors await U.S. jobs report impact on Fed interest rates amid market uncertainty.

Asian shares are trading mixed ahead of a highly anticipated U.S. jobs report that’s expected to influence how the U.S. Federal Reserve will move on interest rates

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates at its next meeting this month but close attention is being paid to Friday's non-farm payrolls (NFP) figures, which are seen as playing a major role in how big the central bank will go.

The financial markets are constantly changing and once profitable instruments fall behind, while others rise to all-time highs. Keeping track of market shifts can be quite difficult, even for institutional investors using AI and unexpected turnarounds and shifts often lead to billions of dollars in losses.

The economy is stuck in the slow lane and Treasurer Jim Chalmers says that's by design, with higher interest rates necessary to tame inflation.

The US government's fiscal year significantly impacts financial markets because the federal budget process influences economic policy, government spending, and fiscal stability. As the fiscal year draws to a close on September 30, market participants closely monitor budget negotiations, potential government shutdowns, and funding decisions, which can create uncertainty and…

The US government's fiscal year significantly impacts financial markets because the federal budget process influences economic policy, government spending, and fiscal stability. As the fiscal year draws to a close on September 30, market participants closely monitor budget negotiations, potential government shutdowns, and funding decisions, which can create uncertainty and…

How can we tell if the Reserve Bank of Australia – which sets the interest rates that shape our national and household budgets – is doing a good job?

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday climbed to a 1-1/2 week high and finished up by +0.37%. The dollar found support from Friday’s US personal spending and the core PCE reports, which dampened speculation the Fed will cut interest rates by 50 bp at next month’s FOMC meeting. The dollar...