The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Federal Reserve's Rate Cut Plans In Flux Due To Economy

Federal Reserve's cautious approach to interest rates influenced by strong economic reports and Trump's policies.

Top News · Nov 21, 2024

Lowe’s Stock Dip: Don’t Miss This Second-Chance Entry Point

Lowe's has headwinds in 2024 but they should revert to tailwinds in 2025 as lower interest rates and easing regulations impact the economy.

MarketBeat · Nov 21, 2024

Dollar Supported by Weak Stocks and Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.47%. Higher T-note yields Wednesday and weakness in stocks supported moderate gains in the dollar. Also, weakness in EUR/USD benefitted the dollar on dovish comments from ECB Vice President Guindos, who said he expects the ECB to continue lowering interest rates. Hawkish...

Barchart · Nov 20, 2024

What's behind the shocking, sudden rise in interest rates over the past 2 weeks?

This explosive shift in rates—in the wrong direction—is a harbinger of trouble as it is a crucial long-term driver of stock returns.

Fortune · Nov 19, 2024

Keir Starmer denies budget to blame for rise in mortgage rates

PM says budget stabilised the economy, while mortgage rates are ‘individual decisions for the banks’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024

Dollar Retreats on Euro Strength and Lower T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.42%. Strength in the euro Monday weighed on the dollar as EUR/USD rose on hawkish comments from ECB Governing Council member Nagel, who said central banks may have to raise interest rates should international tensions intensify and lead to more significant...

Barchart · Nov 18, 2024

Extremism, interest rates and tariffs: the political and economic challenges the Trump administration will impose on Brazil

In recent months, Brazilians have closely followed the US presidential campaign. Since 2016, whatever happens in American politics seems likely to unfold in Brazil. In many ways, the American political chasm reflects Brazil’s own political polarisation.

The Conversation · Nov 18, 2024

Tax rises in budget sap UK consumer confidence and will hit pay growth, say reports

Survey shows households’ economic fears, while Goldman Sachs predicts impact of increase in employer NICs

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024

UK mortgage rates creep up as brokers warn of possible ‘further pain’

Concerns interest rates will stay higher for longer if official data on Wednesday shows inflation is back above 2% target

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024

Dollar Slips as Hawkish ECB Comments Boost the Euro

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down -0.18%. Strength in the euro today is weighing on the dollar as EUR/USD rose on hawkish comments from ECB Governing Council member Nagel, who said central banks may have to raise interest rates should international tensions intensify and lead to more significant...

Barchart · Nov 18, 2024