CFMEU members storm the offices of Queensland Council of Unions – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2025
Can a Gold IRA Counter Sticky Inflation for Retirement? Gold is soaring. Here's how to add a gold IRA or ETF to your portfolio in order to hedge against inflation and volatility. But retirees should tread carefully. Kiplinger · Feb 18, 2025
Wages slowdown boosts case for more rate cuts Treasurer Jim Chalmers says ongoing growth in real wages is a good thing, but the RBA will be more encouraged that wage rises are showing signs of slowing. AAP · Feb 18, 2025
Dollar Rises as 10-year T-note Climbs The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up +0.36%, recovering a bit from last Thursday’s 2-month low. The dollar is seeing support from today’s +3.5 bp rise in the 10-year T-note yield. The dollar is also seeing support from hawkish Fed comments after Fed Governor Waller on Monday said that... Barchart · Feb 18, 2025
Private school fees and plane fares to drive increase in inflation The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation is expected to have come in at 2.8%, according to a consensus of analysts. Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2025
Stock Index Futures Gain on Ukraine Peace Hopes, Fed Minutes and U.S. Economic Data in Focus March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.32%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.36% this morning as U.S. and Russian representatives met to negotiate an end to the three-year war in Ukraine. Barchart · Feb 18, 2025
Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Fed Minutes and U.S. Economic Data March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.28%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.36% this morning, with investors looking ahead to the publication of the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting, remarks from Fed officials, and a fresh batch of U.S. economic data… Barchart · Feb 18, 2025
Strong wage growth gives Bank of England interest rate dilemma Quick cuts unlikely because persistently high pay rises will probably be deemed inflationary The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025
Australia's Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Amid Cooling Inflation Reserve Bank of Australia cuts interest rates due to cooling inflation, balancing demand and supply. Unemployment remains low, but global uncertainties per... Top News · Feb 18, 2025
RBA reduces interest rates, but don’t hold your breath for too much more this year The path of the economy and inflation in the year ahead will dictate the timing of any future cuts to interest rates The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2025
RBA Cuts Interest Rate to 4.1%: What It Means for Inflation, Growth, and Consumers RBA cuts rates to 4.1% to balance inflation fight with growth concerns. What does it mean for your wallet, the AUD, and the economy? International Business Times UK · Feb 18, 2025
The Reserve Bank has cut rates for the first time in four years. But it is cautious about future cuts The Reserve Bank cut official interest rates on Tuesday, the first decrease in four years, saying inflationary pressures are easing “a little more quickly than expected”. The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025
Tight jobs market to keep inflation above target: RBA The Reserve Bank of Australia has pushed back its prediction for when underlying inflation will return to the midpoint of its target band. AAP · Feb 18, 2025
Australian central bank cuts benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020 Australia’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020 as the nation’s inflation cools The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
International Business Times UK · Feb 17, 2025 Three Reasons Why MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor Thinks BTC Prices Will Reach £3.9M in the Long Run MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor sees spot BTC ETFs, bank custody of BTC and debt against it, and the fair value accounting for BTC on company balance sheets as key drivers of his price predictions.
StockNews.com · Feb 17, 2025 3 Dividend Growth Stocks for Long-Term Wealth Dividend-growth stocks offer steady income and long-term value. With the Fed holding rates and inflation expected to ease, now is an opportune time to invest in companies like AbbVie (ABBV), Energy Transfer (ET), and Cheniere Energy (CQP) that consistently raise payouts. Read more….
The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2025 RBA expected to give mortgage holders ‘breathing capacity’ on interest rates But business shouldn’t hold its breath for any immediate effect interest rate cuts might have on spending habits – which can take up to nine months
MarketBeat · Feb 17, 2025 3 Stocks to Hedge Against Inflation’s Persistence This article covers three stocks poised to outpace and combat inflation, including companies in the equity REIT and energy sectors.
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025 The £276bn earning no interest in UK bank accounts - and what to do if some is yours Inflation erodes spending power over time - make sure your money is working for you
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025 Fed official: Need ‘dust to clear’ before deciding next moves Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve's Chicago branch, talks with The Associated Press about inflation, the job market and when rate cuts could resume
Fortune · Feb 17, 2025 Best CD rates today, February 17, 2025 CD rates are still looking strong despite recent rate cuts, with many yielding over 4% APY.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025 Trump policies make US ‘scary place to invest’ and risk stagflation, says Stiglitz Uncertainty created by tariffs and contempt for rule of law will deter investment, says top economist
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025 Reeves warned UK inflation will push public sector unions to seek higher pay rises Plan for ‘reasonable’ 2.8% rises may prove insufficient, forcing chancellor to find billions in extra funding
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025 Stock market today: Asian benchmarks trade mostly higher as investors continue to eye Trump Asian shares are trading mostly higher as investors continue to watch economic data and policy moves from President Donald Trump, as both are likely to impact upcoming global central bank moves
The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2025 The RBA is expected to cut rates on Tuesday. Will Australia enter a new economic era, and what happens if it doesn’t? The money is on a rate cut but chatter about US tariffs imposed by Donald Trump could interrupt the predicted cycle