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More first-time buyers facing mortgage stress

Higher interest rates are a double-edged sword for wannabe home buyers - shortening the time to save for a deposit but pushing up mortgage repayments.

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High Interest Rates Driving Increase In Corporate Defaults

Learn how rising interest rates are driving a surge in corporate defaults across sectors globally.

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Wages are finally on the way up, but there’s a long way to go before workers feel relief

After three brutal years for households, concerns higher wages would drive up inflation and thus interest rates appear overblown

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Economic Forecast 2024: Interest Rates, Job Market, And Inflation

Explore key economic factors for 2024 and strategies for businesses to navigate changing conditions effectively.

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Which is Better: Short Term Loans or Payday Loans?

In the realm of financial assistance, short term loans and payday loans stand out as popular options for individuals seeking quick access to funds.

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When To Consider Going for a Debt? [Best Tips]

Taking on debt is a significant financial decision that can have long-term implications on one's financial health.

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UK shows signs of recovery from mild recession, says Bank of England

Bank’s governor predicts Britain’s economy will receive a boost when interest rates start to fall later this year

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US Dollar Strengthens Against Japanese Yen Amid Rate Divergence

US dollar strengthens past 150 yen against Japanese yen due to diverging interest rate expectations between the two countries.

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Rate hike case scuttled by improving inflation outlook

The Reserve Bank considered lifting interest rates earlier this month but convincing progress on inflation made it an easy argument to dismiss.

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Bank of England ‘risks worsening UK recession if no interest rate cuts soon’

Former chief economist Andy Haldane says keeping rates high could ‘crush the economy’

The Guardian - UK

Soon-to-Be Retirees, Beware: Small-Caps Are Cheap for a Reason

Higher interest rates make debt more expensive for smaller companies, and that could become challenging for them if we head into slower economic times.

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EU opens formal investigation into TikTok; Bank of England ‘could worsen recession’ without interest rate cuts soon – as it happened

The European Union to investigate if TikTok breached online content rules aimed at protecting children, as Andy Haldane urges central bank to consider interest-rate cuts

The Guardian - UK

Stocks Finish Lower as Sticky Price Pressures Dampen Rate Cut Hopes

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -0.48%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.37%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.90%. Stocks on Friday posted moderate losses. Stocks were...

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UK Bank NatWest Shakes Off CEO Turmoil As Profits Jump

British bank NatWest on Friday said net profit jumped nearly a third in 2023 on higher interest rates, adding that Paul Thwaite would become permanent chief executive following boardroom turmoil.

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Japan Finance Minister Leaves Decision on Negative Rates to BOJ

Japan's finance minister defers decision on ending negative interest rates to the Bank of Japan (BOJ). The BOJ's monetary policy effectiveness is being rev...

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Britain is in a rut. Here are five ways to fix the economy

From unfreezing tax thresholds to boosting social housing, solutions to the UK’s problems don’t have to trigger the return of inflation

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Jobless Claims Fall, Labor Market Resilient Despite Interest Rates

Despite efforts by the U.S. Federal Reserve to cool the economy, jobless claims remain low. Applications fell by 8,000 to 212,000 in the latest report.

International Business Times

US Retail Sales Decline In January, Signaling Economic Headwinds

US retail sales plummeted by 0.8% in January, signaling economic challenges amid inflation and rising interest rates.

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ECB Policymakers Resist Quick Rate Cuts Amid Falling Inflation

ECB policymakers remain cautious about implementing hasty rate cuts despite a decline in inflation, emphasizing the need for a measured approach to policy ...

Evening Standard

Mortgage chaos: 'Interest rates put our shared home on hold. Now we can't wait to build a life together'

Interest rates kept them apart last year, but this couple hope easing inflation will make their dream real in 2024

Evening Standard

'Rishi's recession': Blow to Sunak's key election pledge as Britain slips into negative growth

GDP fell by a worse than expected 0.3% in the last three months of 2023

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s economy likely to slow until stage-three tax cuts, lower interest rates and easing inflation kick in, CBA says

Spending tipped to moderate until households start getting some relief in the middle of the year, CommBank chief economist says

International Business Times

What Is Behind The US Economy's Surprising Strength?

The US has seen GDP growth blow past predictions, hiring numbers surge unexpectedly and consumers still spending even as interest rates climbed -- deftly averting a dreaded recession in 2023.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s unemployment rate hits two-year high of 4.1% as higher interest rates bite

The result, which is slightly above economists’ expectations, follows months of volatile labour market figures

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ECB's Lane: Rate cuts contingent on inflation data

ECB Chief Economist, Philip Lane, says that the number of rate cuts by the ECB will be determined by inflation data, providing insights into the central ba...

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