The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Reserve Bank to hold the line despite US Fed cut

The Reserve Bank is unlikely to give interest rate relief to borrowers at the September meeting as Australia's inflation rate still has fight left in it.

AAP · Sep 22, 2024

UK savers urged to find better deals after several banks cut interest rates

Bank of England may have kept rates steady this week but TSB, NS&I and others have all announced cuts

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2024

Coinbase shares jump almost 7% as investors bet on crypto after Fed cuts rates

Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange, sees gains as investors adapt to lower interest rates.

Fortune · Sep 20, 2024

Stock Index Futures Inch Lower as Euphoria Over Fed Rate Cut Ebbs, FedEx Results Disappoint

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are down -0.17%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are down -0.35% this morning as disappointing earnings results from global economic bellwether FedEx dampened optimism surrounding the outlook for interest rates, while investors geared up for the so-called triple-witching event later in the…

Barchart · Sep 20, 2024

Asian stocks follow Wall Street's rate-cut rally higher, as BOJ stands pat

Asian stocks have surged, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index leading gains after Wall Street romped to records following the Federal Reserve’s big cut to interest rates

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024

Bank Of Japan Leaves Key Interest Rate Unchanged

The Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged on Friday, after a decision to hike them in July pushed the yen sharply higher and fuelled turmoil across world markets.

International Business Times · Sep 20, 2024

Japan Inflation Firms To 2.8% Ahead Of BoJ Rate Decision

Japanese inflation rose slightly in August, with prices up 2.8 percent year-on-year, official data showed Friday, hours before the Bank of Japan was widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged.

International Business Times · Sep 20, 2024

Interest Rate Cut Could Lift Consumer Spirits Before US Elections

The US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by half a percentage point gives consumers a much-needed psychological boost ahead of November's presidential election.

International Business Times · Sep 19, 2024

EV Shoppers May Feel Some Relief After Fed Cuts Interest Rates

High borrowing costs have been a horror story for the broader car market. As the Fed cuts interest rates, EVs now potentially stand to benefit the most.

InsideEVs · Sep 19, 2024

Impact of US rate cut in Australia remains to be seen

Senior minister Bill Shorten says it's unclear how much of an impact the US Federal Reserve's interest rates cut will have on Australia's economy.

AAP · Sep 19, 2024