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Australia’s 3.8% inflation rate is concerning, but not enough to trigger a rate rise

After falling for five consecutive quarters to less than half of its 7.8% peak, inflation climbed slightly in the June quarter, from 3.6% to 3.8% for the year to June.

The Conversation

US Fed Expected To Pause Again And Hint At September Rate Cut

The US Federal Reserve is highly unlikely to waver from its position of holding interest rates at a two-decade high on Wednesday, but could drop hints about a September start to rate cuts.

International Business Times

Inflation rises to 3.8% amid hopes the RBA will hold off hiking interest rates again

Australia’s consumer price index rose in the June quarter in line with economists’ forecasts

The Guardian - AU

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U.S. job openings fall slightly to 8.2 million, sign that high rates continue to cool labor market

U.S. job openings fell slightly last month, a sign that the American labor market continues to cool in the face of high interest rates

The Independent UK

Why the RBA is highly unlikely to lift interest rates next week, even as inflation climbs

The inflation figure due to be released today is different than most. It’s focusing the minds of politicians as well as economists.

The Conversation

Housing approvals fall to lowest level in 12 years despite Labor’s pledge of 1.2m new homes

Approved dwellings drop 6.5% in June amid high interest rates and building costs as CoreLogic rues ‘dismal result’

The Guardian - AU

Trump says the dollar is too strong—but his policies may make it even stronger, bank strategist says

An immigration clampdown, aggressive tax cuts, and heavy tariffs could lift the U.S. dollar even as Trump tries to fight what he calls a "currency problem."

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There’s a huge amount riding on the latest inflation figures. Here’s why

The big four banks predict interest rates to be cut, but the RBA may have other ideas

The Guardian - AU

Why Should Students Consider Private Student Loans?

Financing a college education can be challenging, and many students look for ways to cover their expenses.

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Asian Markets Extend Wall St Rally After US Data And Ahead Of Fed

Asian markets rallied Monday, tracking a surge on Wall Street after data showing US inflation slowed further in June stoked hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates.

International Business Times

Bank of England set to rain on hopes of interest rate cut after economic bounce

This week’s Bank meeting is unlikely to bring borrowers any joy amid a strong recovery from 2023’s mild recession

The Guardian - UK

Grain Markets: Will the Positive Trend in the Soybean, Corn, and Wheat Market Continue?

This morning, I appeared on AgWeb's Markets Now with Michelle Rook. Our conversation covered soybean, corn, and wheat markets, as well as the impact of interest rates and gold prices.

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Fed Expected To Cut Interest Rates As Inflation Cools

Latest data shows low inflation, potential interest rate cuts by the Fed, and steady economic growth in the U.S.

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Fed's preferred inflation gauge cools, adding to likelihood of a September rate cut

The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation measure remained low last month, bolstering evidence that price pressures are steadily cooling and setting the stage for the Fed to begin cutting interest rates this fall

The Independent UK

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Consolidation Could Lead to A Breakout

The United States 30-year Treasury bond futures are a critical benchmark for long-dated interest rates. While the futures remain in a bearish market that began at the 2020 record high, 2024 has been an inside year, trading within the low-to-high range established in 2023. As bonds consolidate, the potential for…

International Business Times

US Economy Beats Growth Expectations In Second Quarter

US economic growth blew past expectations in the second quarter, boosted by consumer spending and inventory building despite high interest rates, government data showed Thursday, after a slow start to the year.

International Business Times

US New Home Sales Dip In June, Missing Estimates

The sales rate of new family homes in the United States dipped in June, missing analyst estimates amid still elevated interest rates, according to government data released Wednesday.

The Independent UK

‘Mortgage prisoners’ being forced to pay higher interest rates, High Court told

The court in London was told that borrowers saw their initial lender, Northern Rock, collapse in the 2008 financial crisis

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Evening Standard

Summer sun coming for the economy says influential City forecast

EY Item Club says the outlook for growth is hotting up and predicts interest rates under 5% by the end of the year

The Guardian - UK

Northern Rock ‘mortgage prisoners’ sue TSB subsidiary that bought their loans

Borrowers say Whistletree charged inflated interest rates when it took on their debt after lender’s collapse

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Sugar Prices Lower on Doubts About Global Economic Growth

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is down -0.40 (-2.14%), and Oct London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV24 ) is down -11.10 (-2.05%). Sugar prices are lower today due to doubts about the global economic outlook after China was forced to cut interest rates and Japan's Cabinet Office...

The Independent UK

China's central bank cuts interest rates, moving to put more pep into the economy

China’s central bank has cut key interest rates in a surprise move aimed at injecting new into the ailing property sector, while the ruling Communist Party released details of a top-level meeting focused on long-term economic strategy

International Business Times

China Central Bank Cuts Two Key Rates To Support Flagging Economy

China's central bank on Monday cut two benchmark interest rates in a bid to boost lending and kickstart growth in the world's second-largest economy.

International Business Times

Asian Markets Drop As Biden Drops Out Of White House Race

Asian markets fell Monday as Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the US presidential race fuelled fresh uncertainty, while traders appeared to be unmoved by China's decision to cut interest rates in a bid to boost the country's stuttering economy.

The Guardian - UK

Growing UK’s services-based economy was never going to be easy

High interest rates are needed to reduce wage inflation but productivity improvements are harder to chisel out

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