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The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Why The Fed Could Declare Victory On Fighting Inflation Sooner Rather Than Later In 2024

While more data is needed to reach a definite conclusion on the direction of inflation, there are a few reasons why the nation's central bank may declare victory against inflation and begin cutting interest rates.

International Business Times

Rio Tinto ramps up iron ore, upbeat on energy minerals

Global supply chain challenges have eased and labour costs are still rising in Australia and North America but interest rates may have peaked, Rio Tinto says.

AAP

HSBC cuts mortgage interest rates ahead of big week for Bank of England

Both inflation and jobs data - two key pieces of information for the Monetary Policy Committee - will be published by the ONS this week

Evening Standard

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Europe's biggest economy shrank last year as Germany struggles with multiple crises

Germany’s economy shrank 0.3% last year as Europe’s former powerhouse struggled with more expensive energy, higher interest rates, a lack of skilled labor and a homegrown budget crisis

The Independent UK

2024 Investment Outlook: Three Tips for the New Year

What should investors do to protect their nest eggs as we head into a presidential election and face continued uncertainty about interest rates?

Kiplinger

German Economy Shrank In 2023 On Energy, Export Woes

The German economy shrank slightly in 2023, official data showed Monday, as costly energy, high interest rates and cooling foreign demand took their toll on Europe's export giant.

International Business Times

Train drivers call week of rolling strikes in England from late January – as it happened

Oil prices slip after UK defence secretary says will ‘wait and see’ on strikes against Houthis

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The Fiscal Hawks Were Right About Debt and Interest Rates

Rosy fiscal expectations based on eternally low interest rates have proven dangerously wrong.

Reason

Bank of England Faces Pressure to Adjust Interest Rates as Inflation Forecasts Take a Surprise Turn

Three prominent forecasters – Oxford Economics, Investec, and Deutsche Bank – have issued updates indicating a potential halving of the inflation rate to two per cent by April, forcing the Bank of England (BoE) to reconsider its timeline for the first interest rate cut.

International Business Times UK

Fed's 2023 Paper Loss Soars as Interest Expenses Surge

The Federal Reserve reports a significant paper loss for 2023 due to a surge in interest expenses, highlighting the impact on the US economy.

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BofA: BoE Forecasts Bank Rate to Remain Steady until August 2024

Bank of America (BofA) predicts that the Bank of England (BoE) will maintain its bank rate until August 2024, indicating a stable monetary policy in the UK.

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UK interest rate cuts cannot come soon enough for economy and Jeremy Hunt

Modest GDP growth in November gives chancellor little to celebrate when three-month figure shows contraction

The Guardian - UK

Bank Indonesia Holds Rates, No Cut Until Q3

Bank Indonesia is expected to maintain its interest rates on January 17, with no potential rate cuts until at least the third quarter. Stay updated on Indo...

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Stocks Settle Mixed as Bond Yields Fall Despite a Strong U.S. CPI Report

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.17%. Stocks on Thursday settled mixed, with the Dow...

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Dollar Gives Up Early Gains as T-Note Yields Decline

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell slightly by -0.03%. The dollar Thursday gave up an early advance and posted modest losses after T-note yields gave up early gains and turned lower on dovish comments from Richmond Fed President Barkin. The dollar initially moved higher after U.S. Dec CPI...

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ECB Prepared to Cut Rates if Inflation Declines Rapidly

The President of the ECB, Vujcic, suggests that the ECB may consider adjusting interest rates sooner if inflation decreases rapidly, signaling potential po...

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U.S. Unemployment Claims Drop to Lowest Level in Months

Discover how the US labor market remains resilient, with jobless claims reaching a three-month low despite elevated interest rates and inflation concerns.

The Guardian - US

US inflation ticked up to 3.4% in December as policymakers mull rate cuts

Consumer price index exceeds economists’ expectations as Fed weighs when to start cutting borrowing costs

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The Independent UK

US applications for jobless benefits fall to lowest level in 3 months

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits inched down to its lowest level in three months last week as the U.S. labor market continues to flex its muscle in spite of elevated interest rates

Fortune

Rural hospitals are caught in an aging-infrastructure conundrum

Small, community hospitals face challenges in paying for the capital improvement projects they need to stay open.

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England may cut interest rate sooner after surprise inflation forecast

Forecasters at three leading institutions suggest inflation rate will halve to 2% by April

International Business Times

Asian Markets Track Wall St Gains Ahead Of Key Inflation Data

Asian markets rose Thursday as investors gear up for the release of major US inflation data that could have a huge bearing on the Federal Reserve's timetable for cutting interest rates.

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Grain Prices: Are the Lows in for the Corn, Wheat, and Soybean Markets?

Earlier this morning, I spoke about the corn, wheat, and soybean markets in my interview with Michelle Rook of AgWeb's Markets Now. We also discussed the cattle market, the uptrend in the stock market, and where interest rates are headed.

Evening Standard

Investor spend on central London offices plunges amid high interest rates and "evolving" workspace use

Provisional data estimates purchases of City and West End offices totalled £6.9 billion in 2023

Fortune

2023 was a worse year for corporate bankruptcies than 2020—and the highest since the GFC—after a stunning 72% surge, S&P Global finds

Dorsey & Whitney lawyer Joseph Acosta thinks: “We have not remotely finished seeing the wake of the pandemic and its effects on major industries.”

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