The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Shares have tumbled in Asia and U.S. futures also fell ahead of the release of U.S. employment and inflation reports that could drive the direction of interest rates

US President Donald Trump has signalled in an interview with the Wall Street Journal he is close to announcing his pick for the next chair of the US Federal Reserve.

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to reduce interest rates from 4% to 3.75% on Thursday.

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After the latest rate cut by the US FOMC and ahead of the turn of the calendar page to 2026, has the long-term investment outlook for the commodity complex changed?

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Disappointing UK GDP report shows economy contracted by 0.1% in both September and October

The report suggested that interest rates charged on credit cards could be pushing some consumers towards other payment methods.

After Europe’s close on Wednesday, the US central bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points as expected.