The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

More Than Half Of Consumers Expect To Work More Hours Or Get Another Job To Afford Next Car

Americans are facing challenges in affording new or used cars, a survey reveals.

International Business Times · Oct 24, 2024

Mideast war not behind Aussie inflation: opposition

Unlike Australia, inflation and interest rates are falling in the UK, the US, Canada and New Zealand despite conflict in the Middle East, the opposition says.

AAP · Oct 24, 2024

Jeremy Hunt claims Labour changing debt definition will ‘punish families with mortgages’ – as it happened

Former chancellor says ‘increasing borrowing means interest rates would be higher for longer’ as Reeves says it will ‘make space for investment’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2024

3 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Breaking Out This Quarter

As the U.S. economy showcases resilience amid evolving inflation trends and shifting interest rates, fundamentally solid consumer discretionary stocks eBay (EBAY), PulteGroup (PHM), and Expedia (EXPE) might be solid buys this quarter. Read on.

StockNews.com · Oct 23, 2024

Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields and Euro and Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.06% and posted a fresh 2-1/2 month high. Higher T-note yields Tuesday supported modest gains in the dollar. Also, Tuesday’s news that showed that the Oct Richmond Fed manufacturing survey rose to a 4-month high was bullish for the dollar. In addition,...

Barchart · Oct 22, 2024

Australia facing further economic troubles

Australia is facing ongoing economic challenges as Labor holds out hope interest rates will come down before the federal election.

AAP · Oct 22, 2024

Weak Stocks and Higher Bond Yields Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up slightly by +0.05% and posted a fresh 2-1/2 month high. Today’s retreat in stocks is boosting liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, today’s news that showed that the Oct Richmond Fed manufacturing survey rose to a 4-month high is bullish for the...

Barchart · Oct 22, 2024

Stock Index Futures Slip as Investors Weigh Rate-Cut Outlook, Earnings in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.46%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.62% this morning as Treasury yields extended their rise amid speculation on the trajectory of U.S. interest rates, while investors geared up for the next round of corporate earnings.

Barchart · Oct 22, 2024

Most Asian Markets Drop As Traders Weigh US Rates Outlook

Most Asian markets turned lower Tuesday after a negative lead from Wall Street fuelled by profit-taking, while traders try to ascertain the outlook for US interest rates.

International Business Times · Oct 22, 2024

Dollar Rallies as Hawkish Fed Comments Push T-note Yields Higher

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.50% and posted a 2-1/2 month high. The dollar found support Monday from higher T-note yields, which strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Gains in the dollar accelerated on hawkish Fed comments. Dallas Fed President Logan said she favors the Fed...

Barchart · Oct 21, 2024