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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Reserve Bank’s Andrew Hauser says don’t read too much for Australia from US rates message

Inflation remains top of mind as the Reserve Bank of Australia continues to keep interest rates on hold at a time when the United States Federal Reserve signals that it will start cutting rates.

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US Unemployment Claims Fall Slightly Amid Healthy Labor Market

Latest Labor Department report shows slight decrease in jobless claims, hinting at a healthy U.S. labor market despite rising interest rates.

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Tech Weighs On Asian Markets After Nvidia Results

While the report beat expectations in many areas, it took the wind out of the sails for traders, who had been enjoying a run-up on the prospect of US interest rates coming down from next month.

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1 Penny Stock That Could Surge on a Fed Rate Cut

Opendoor trades 94% below all-time highs, meaning the penny stock has trailed the broader markets by a wide margin. Can OPEN stock stage a comeback in the next 12 months with interest rates set to move lower?

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Why Nvidia’s Earnings Report Could Be More Important Than the Fed’s Next Move

In August 2023, the U.S. Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates steady at a 23-year high of 5.33%. With inflation slowing down and the unemployment rate slightly rising, many believe that the Fed will cut interest rates in its upcoming meeting on September 17-18.

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Labour or leisure? Why a universal basic income might foster wellbeing but not productivity

The current cost-of-living crisis, high interest rates and the ensuing economic contraction have disproportionately hit low-income households. And for many low-income workers, the future remains uncertain.

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Bank chiefs don't rate a quick end to costs crunch

Interest rates might have reached their peak but the head of Westpac says many households are still grappling with tight budgets.

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The RBA is making confusion about inflation and the cost of living even worse

There’s a paradox about the way we respond to threats to the cost of living.

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Dollar Weakens on Fed Rate Cut Prospects

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday tumbled to a 13-month low and finished down by -0.27%. Recent Fed comments and Fed-friendly economic news seemed to confirm that the Fed will begin cutting interest rates next month, a negative factor for the dollar. Also, strength in the British pound (^GBPUSD )...

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Nearly 1 In 3 UK Residents Miss Payments As Mortgage Arrears Soar By 50% Amidst Rising Interest Rates

More UK homeowners seek financial assistance from charities and lenders as their fixed-rate mortgage deals end this year.

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Nearly 1 in 3 UK Residents Miss Payments as Mortgage Arrears Soar by 50% Amidst Rising Interest Rates

More UK homeowners seek financial assistance from charities and lenders as their fixed-rate mortgage deals end this year. The new, higher rates are expected to hike payments by an average of £1,800 annually, raising risks of defaults and more outstanding balances with arrears.

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Stand by for interest rate cuts: the US is about to start, so expect Australia to follow

Just three weeks ago, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock declared interest rate cuts unlikely in the next six months. But if there was any doubt about what’s going to happen to global interest rates, the US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell removed it on Saturday.

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Geopolitical Risks Underpin the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday recovered from a 13-month low and finished up by +0.13%. Rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East supported safe-haven demand for the dollar after Israel on Sunday launched airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Gains in the dollar were limited after Monday’s news...

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Dollar Boosted by Safe-Haven Demand from Escalating Middle East Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today recovered from a 13-month low and is slightly higher by +0.11%. Rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East are supporting safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Israel on Sunday launched airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Gains in the dollar are limited...

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Stocks Mostly Higher on Hopes for Lower Interest Rates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.35%. US stocks today are mixed, with the S&P 500 posting a 1-1/4 month high and...

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Stephen Vick on Navigating Market Volatility: Real Estate Strategies for 2024

As we approach 2024, market volatility is a key concern for real estate investors. Economic uncertainty, fluctuating interest rates, and global events all contribute to a landscape where property values and demand can shift rapidly. Stephen Vick, a prominent property advisor with deep insights into the Australian real estate market,…

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Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street rallies as 'time has come' for rate cuts

Asian stocks are mixed after U.S. stocks rallied close to their records on the expectation the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates soon to help the economy

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Asian Markets Boosted By Fed Chief's Rate Cut Talk

Most Asian equities rose with the yen on Monday after US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell said "the time has come" to start cutting interest rates, lining up the central bank for a move as soon as next month.

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Higher interest rates hit on Endeavour Group's profit

Endeavour Group says sales were up in 2023/24 but its profit dropped 3.2 per cent to $512 million as it paid more to service its $1.9 billion debt.

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Yen Carry Trade is Yesterday's News, Seasonal Play is Next Opportunity

Recent concerns about the unwinding of yen carry trades and its potential impact on financial markets have proven less disruptive than anticipated. Despite other countries raising interest rates to combat post-pandemic inflation, Japan has kept borrowing costs low to address its long-term economic stagnation. Although the Bank of Japan (BoJ)…

The Guardian - US

Any US interest cut would be good – but don’t expect miracles right away

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to start cutting rates in September after 11 rises in 16 months

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Dollar Slumps as Powell Signals Interest Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell -0.84% and posted a 13-month low. The dollar retreated Friday on a decline in T-note yields. Also, the strength in stocks Friday reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, dovish comments from Atlanta Fed President Bostic weighed on the dollar when he...

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Dollar Tumbles as Powell Says It’s Time to Cut Interest Rates

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.59% at a 7-1/2 month low. The dollar today is falling on a decline in T-note yields. Also, strength in stocks today has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, dovish comments from Atlanta Fed President Bostic weighed on the...

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‘Time has come’ for US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, says Powell

Fed chairman hails progress in battle to bring down inflation, with cut rates starting from September

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