The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Major lenders hike some mortgage rates despite fall in base rate

The changing outlook for interest rates and rises in swap rates which are used to price home loans have had an impact, some experts said.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

Dollar Rallies and Gold Slumps on President-Elect Trump’s Policies

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rose by +0.50% and posted a 4-1/4 month high. Hawkish comments from Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari boosted the dollar when he said US economic strength and higher productivity could prompt the Fed to cut rates less than expected. Also, the dollar is extending last...

Barchart · Nov 11, 2024

Dollar Supported by President-Elect Trump’s Policies

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.56% and posted a 4-1/4 month high. Hawkish comments from Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari boosted the dollar when he said US economic strength and higher productivity could prompt the Fed to cut rates less than expected. Also, the dollar is extending...

Barchart · Nov 11, 2024

Are you worried about inflation? Then fear Trump, not Rachel Reeves

The chancellor’s budget may have a small effect on UK interest rates. But US tax cuts and tariffs could have international repercussions

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2024

From higher tariffs to lower taxes, will Donald Trump’s economic plan pay off?

There is a strong chance of the president-elect’s radical strategy going wrong, with a high risk of rising prices, inflation and interest ratesBusiness live – latest updates

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2024

Fed Cuts Interest Rates To Ease U.S. Economy Pressure

European markets rise after Fed rate cut; Asian markets mixed. Nissan announces layoffs. Fed signals further cuts. Oil prices drop.

Top News · Nov 8, 2024

Trump has threatened to fire the chair of the US Federal Reserve. That could be bad news for inflation

US President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to fire the chair of the US Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell.

The Conversation · Nov 8, 2024

Stock market today: Asian shares gain after US Fed cuts interest rates

Asian shares have advanced after most U.S. stocks rose as the Federal Reserve cut interest rates again to ease pressure on the economy

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024

Asian Markets Extend Rally After Fed Cut

Asian equities extended gains Friday, tracking another Wall Street record after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates and on the prospect of market-friendly policies from a Trump administration.

International Business Times · Nov 8, 2024

Stocks Finish Higher as Fed Cuts Interest Rates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed unchanged, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.54%. Stocks on Thursday extended their post-election rally, with the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrials,...

Barchart · Nov 7, 2024