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The Latest Breaking News on Rates probably on hold but all eyes on RBA governor

Big UK lenders cut fixed mortgage deals in sign rates may be close to peaking

Moves by Nationwide, HSBC and TSB come after fall in inflation eases fears over future interest rate rises

The Guardian - UK

Europe's central bank is set to pile on another rate increase. Is it the last in a record series?

The European Central Bank is set to raise interest rates again Thursday

The Independent UK

Treasury officials weigh 40-year mortgages to help first-time buyers

Long-term fixed-rate deals are popular in the Netherlands and Denmark and protect borrowers from interest rate spikes

The Independent UK

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No recession and lower rates on way, predicts mortgage giant Lloyds Bank

BRITAIN’S biggest mortgage lender offered hope to the nation’s homeowners today and predicted the UK will no longer fall into recession next year.

Evening Standard

Bank of England set to incur £150bn loss from bond sales after interest rate rises

Bill will need to be paid by the Treasury from current spending, hitting Whitehall departmental budgets

The Guardian - UK

UK interest rates need to stay higher for longer to beat inflation, says IMF

US Fed will also have to raise rates more aggressively than forecast, says Washington-based body

The Guardian - UK

Fresh hope mortgage mayhem is ending as HSBC becomes first major lender to cut rates

It follows last week’s long-awaited good news on the cost-of-living crisis, when the rate of inflation fell more quickly than expected

Evening Standard

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Economists were mostly dead wrong about America crashing into recession. Just look at how they’ve changed their minds

Economists polled by Bloomberg said there was a 70% chance of a U.S. recession last December—now they say the odds are just 58%.

Fortune

Pound on worst run since March 2020 as weak economy curbs interest rate rises

New report suggests British economy almost stalled in July as consumers limited spending

The Guardian - UK

Key question as Federal Reserve meets: Can the central bank pull off a difficult 'soft landing'?

When Chair Jerome Powell and other Federal Reserve officials gather this week for their latest decision on interest rates, they will do so on the cusp of achieving an elusive “soft landing” — the feat of curbing inflation without causing a deep recession

The Independent UK

Can’t Labour offer more than Brexit and fiscal flagellation?

After years opposing the blight of austerity, Starmer is embracing it as he embraced the failed dream of Vote Leave

The Guardian - UK

Reserve Bank might be using sledgehammer to crack a nut

Prominent economists say a broad range of economic policies are needed to tackle inflation with RBA rate hikes ineffective against key sources of inflation.

AAP

Unconvinced by the Bank of England on inflation’s causes and solutions

Letters: Michael McLoughlin and Alan Whitehouse on recent attempts at control from the chancellor and the Bank of England governor

The Guardian - UK

Average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 6.78% this week to lowest level in four weeks

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week to the lowest level in four weeks, a boost for house hunters facing a market held back by persistently high prices and a near-historic low number of homes for sale

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The Guardian - UK

Bank of England risks recession with interest rate rises, Mervyn King says

Warning from ex-governor adds to concerns about economy with Bank tipped to raise rate above 5%

The Guardian - UK

Hope for homebuyers as rates fall on UK fixed mortgage deals

Small drops in average rates for two- and five-year fixed mortgages follow easing of inflation rate in June

The Independent UK

Upward march in two and five-year fixed mortgage rates goes into reverse

Average two and five-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgages edged down on Thursday, according to figures from Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.

Evening Standard

Asda, Bisto and Tesla all predict prices to stabilise or fall in lift for consumers

Supermarket giant Asda said it was cutting the price tag on scores of everyday items

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The Independent UK

Average mortgage rates fall for first time in months amid surprise drop in inflation

Rwo and five-year fixed-rate deals have dropped for the first time since the spring

Evening Standard

No dancing with joy just yet to the tune of decreased inflation

City Voices: Most people are yet to see the benefits of falling inflation

Pedestrian.tv

Rent Increases Are Forecast To Decrease Soon So Here’s Why And Everything We Know So Far

Finally some good news.

Evening Standard

Hope for relief on mortgage rates as inflation falls to lowest level in 15 months

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt stressed the need to “stick to the plan” to try to bring rising prices under control

The Independent UK

Hopes raised that upward pressure on mortgage rates could start to ease

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 7.9% in June, down from 8.7% in May.

The Independent UK

UK inflation falls by more than anticipated to 15-month low of 7.9%; may limit interest rate hikes

Inflation in the U.K. has fallen by more than anticipated to a 15-month low a development that may ease the pressure for the Bank of England to raise interest rates sharply over the coming months, to the potential relief of struggling households

The National (Scotland)

Inflation eases but food prices remain at 'very high levels'

INFLATION has eased to its lowest level for 15 months although food prices remain “at very high levels”.

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