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

Pound heads for biggest fall in 18 months after Bank of England governor hints at ‘more activist’ rate cuts; Oil hits $77 per barrel – as it happened

Andrew Bailey tells the Guardian the Bank could become a ‘bit more aggressive’ in cutting interest rates if news on inflation continued to be good

The Guardian - UK

IMF backs RBA not cutting interest rates and says phasing out tax breaks for property investors would be ‘equitable’

‘The RBA’s decision to maintain its restrictive policy stance in the near-term is appropriate,’ fund says in latest assessment report

The Guardian - AU

Dollar Supported by Geopolitical Risks and Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.48% and posted a 2-1/2 week high. The dollar rose on safe-haven support from escalating Middle East tensions. Gains in the dollar accelerated after bond yields jumped on the stronger-than-expected US Sep ADP employment report, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also,...

Barchart

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

Dollar Gains on Middle East Tensions and US Labor Market Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.32% and posted a 2-1/2 week high. The dollar is climbing today on safe-haven support from escalating Middle East tensions. Gains in the dollar accelerated today after bond yields jumped on the stronger-than-expected US Sep ADP employment report, a hawkish factor...

Barchart

Tougher than the GFC: why NZ’s small businesses may be in worse shape than in 2008

With rising costs and drops in consumer spending, small businesses have been struggling lately.

The Conversation

Gold Coast high school students hospitalised after eating mushroom gummies – as it happened

This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Dollar Climbs on Safe-Haven Demand from Middle East Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.40% and posted a 1-1/2 week high. Escalating Middle East tensions boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar Tuesday after Iran launched a missile attack against Israel. The dollar also has carryover support from Monday when Fed Chair Powell said the FOMC is...

Barchart

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

Generation dread: Aussies unprepared for money shocks

Most Australians are unsatisfied with their finances, with just one quarter equipped to handle unexpected money issues, a survey has found.

AAP

Dollar Strengthens on Middle East Tensions and a Weak Euro

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.33% at a 1-1/2 week high. The dollar has carryover support from Monday when Fed Chair Powell said the FOMC is in no hurry to cut interest rates. Also, weakness in the euro is boosting the dollar after EUR/USD slid to...

Barchart

Asian markets mixed, Japanese stocks rally from Monday's slump

Asian shares are mixed, with Japan's Nikkei 225 index regaining some of its sharp losses from a day earlier

The Independent UK

Barchart- Commodity Market Roundup: September’s Top Performers and Underperformers

Energy prices (sans natural gas) fell, while most other commodity prices rose in September as interest rates and the U.S. dollar declined.

Barchart

Dollar Gains and Gold Falls as Powell Says Fed in No Hurry to Cut Rates

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rose by +0.45%. The dollar Monday recovered from overnight losses and rallied moderately on hawkish comments from Fed Governor Bowman that reduced chances for a -50 bp rate cut at the November FOMC meeting when she said core inflation remains "uncomfortably" above the Fed's...

Barchart

US Fed Chair Sees 'Further Disinflation' In Economy

The United States is set to see inflation cool further towards policymakers' target, Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said Monday, with interest rates likely to come down over time, too.

International Business Times

3 Value Stocks to Buy Now Before Wall Street Catches On

Investing in value stocks is appealing now due to their strong long-term performance and affordability, as interest rates decline and inflation stabilizes, providing a lower-risk opportunity before Wall Street takes notice. Hence, it may be wise to add fundamentally strong value stocks like Stellantis (STLA), Centene (CNC), and Cardinal Health…

StockNews.com

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Barchart

Dollar Recovers Early Losses on Hawkish Fed Governor Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.15%. The dollar today recovered from overnight losses and is moderately higher on hawkish comments from Fed Governor Bowman that reduced chances for a -50 bp rate cut at the November FOMC meeting when she said core inflation remains "uncomfortably" above...

The Independent UK

Housing market ‘is reviving’ amid growth in house prices and mortgage approvals

Figures released on Monday showed a two-year high in annual house price growth and mortgage approvals for house purchase.

Evening Standard

Why are London's house prices rising faster than they have in years?

The average UK house price increased by 3.2 per cent annually in September, Nationwide Building Society reports

International Business Times

Tokyo Stocks Dive On Strong Yen As Hong Kong, Shanghai Extend Rally

Stocks plunged more than four percent in Tokyo on Monday after the yen surged in reaction to Shigeru Ishiba's election last week as the head of Japan's ruling party, which boosted expectations the Bank of Japan will continue hiking interest rates.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - UK

Number of UK estate agents going bust rises almost a third in one year

Higher interest rates puts further pressure on property market, with overall transactions at lowest level in a decade

Barchart

S&P Futures Tread Water as Key U.S. Inflation Data Looms

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending down -0.04% this morning as investors braced for the release of the Federal Reserve’s first-line inflation gauge, which will offer further insights into the trajectory of U.S. interest rates.

AAP

China stimulus a 'very good development for Australia'

After iron ore prices plunged by more than a third since the start of the year, Chinese stimulus measures spell good news for the Australian budget.

Barchart

Lumber Consolidation- Is $500 a Gateway to Higher or Lower Prices?

Lumber has been stuck in a trading range of around $500 per 1,000 board feet. While the market is moving towards the offseason for construction, lower interest rates over the coming months could mean prices will increase.

Newcastle Herald

Has Newcastle entered a buyers' market? Property experts weigh in

'More buyers equals more demand, so now is the sweet spot.'

AAP

More borrowers falling behind but better days are ahead

Some households are doing it tougher due to high inflation and interest rates but conditions are about to improve, a Reserve Bank of Australia report says.

Barchart

S&P Futures Steady After Yesterday’s Record, Micron Earnings on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending down -0.02% this morning, taking a breather after the benchmark index finished with its 41st record close this year, while investors looked ahead to remarks from a Federal Reserve official as well as an earnings report from semiconductor giant Micron.

1 … 75 76 77 78

People

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

Organisations

International Monetary Fund

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.