The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

US Fed Expected To Cut Interest Rates Again, But Path Ahead Is Murky

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday and signal a slower pace of cuts ahead.

International Business Times · Dec 18, 2024

Dollar Edges Higher Ahead of Wednesday’s FOMC Decision

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.08%. The dollar posted modest gains on Tuesday after US Nov retail sales rose more than expected. Also, the weakness in stocks Tuesday boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar were limited after US Nov manufacturing production rose...

Barchart · Dec 17, 2024

FTSE 100 falls again as wage growth ‘throws cold water’ on rate cut hopes

Data showed wage growth jumping higher on Tuesday, reinforcing expectations that the Bank will hold interest rates later this week.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024

The fiscal update is no Christmas present for the government – but signs of a slow recovery are there

After a slow economic year, many New Zealanders are eyeing 2025 with uncertainty but also a degree cautious optimism. Interest rates are dropping and unemployment rates remain below expectations.

The Conversation · Dec 17, 2024

Dollar Weakens as Stocks Rally

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.14%. Strength in stocks on Monday curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Losses in the dollar were contained after T-note yields moved higher and strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Monday’s US economic news was mixed for the dollar as a gauge...

Barchart · Dec 16, 2024

Dollar Firms on Euro and Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.06%. The dollar today recovered from early losses and is slightly higher on weakness in the euro and yen. The dollar today initially posted modest losses due to a decline in T-note yields. Also, strength in stocks today has curbed liquidity...

Barchart · Dec 16, 2024

UK businesses cutting staff at fastest rate since 2021 after budget

Companies responding to national insurance rise by reducing hiring, survey finds

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Fed Meeting and Key U.S. Inflation Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.18%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.30% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s final monetary policy committee meeting of the year as well as the release of the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge and…

Barchart · Dec 16, 2024

Lagarde Says ECB Will Continue To Cut Interest Rates

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Monday eurozone policymakers would keep cutting interest rates and warned that higher US tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump could hit growth in the bloc.

International Business Times · Dec 16, 2024

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates after jump in inflation

Policymakers are unlikely to give mortgage holders an early Christmas present this year, after inflation rose in October.

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024