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Many experts feared a recession. Instead, the economy has continued to soar

The U.S. economy grew substantially faster in the final months of 2023 than forecasters had expected. For all of last year, the economy grew 3.1% — defying forecasts of a likely recession.

WEKU

Hope fades for cut in interest rates for industrialised nations

US Federal Reserve expected to hold rate, ECB says talks on reductions premature and Bank of England could delay change until summer

The Guardian - UK

Norway Holds Interest Rates Steady, Unchanged for Now

Norway's central bank has decided to keep interest rates unchanged, signaling a stable economic outlook for the country in the near future.

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UK factories cut production for 11th month in a row amid tensions in Red Sea

Dominant services sector expanded more than expected, boosting overall outlook for British economy, according to survey

The Guardian - UK

Inflation slows in New Zealand to 4.7 per cent

New Zealanders with mortgages could soon see interest rates relief after a fall in the annual inflation rate to 4.7 per cent.

AAP

Wall Street notches fresh records as S&P 500 and Dow Jones close at all-time high

Record highs come amid hopes a cooldown in inflation will allow Federal Reserve to cut interest rates several times this year

The Guardian - US

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A new 'Lawson boom'? No thanks, I remember the first one

City Comment: The reforms Jeremy Hunt wants to recreate brought a recession, soaring interest rates and boom-and-bust house prices

Evening Standard

ECB To Signal No Rush To Cut Interest Rates

European Central Bank policymakers are expected to keep interest rates steady on Thursday and signal they are in no hurry to start slashing borrowing costs despite progress against inflation.

International Business Times

FTSE 100 Live 23 January: December borrowing sets 2019 low, Primark boosted by Rita Ora, shares higher

The seasonal performances of Primark and Mr Kipling are in today’s spotlight after Associated British Foods and Premier Foods published updates.

Evening Standard

UK economic growth to rebound in late 2024, leading forecaster says

EY Item Club report hands PM new year boost with prediction that inflation drop will allow interest rates to fall to 4% by year end

The Guardian - UK

Africa In Debt Spiral As Restructuring Efforts Drag On

While the explosion of debt is throwing a shadow over global economic growth, experts warn that sub-Saharan Africa, where several countries are already in default, is experiencing its worst-ever crisis.

International Business Times

Asian Markets Track Wall St Higher After Tech Surge

Asian markets rose Friday following a tech-led rally on Wall Street that helped soothe traders' concerns that the Federal Reserve will likely not cut interest rates as early or by as much as hoped this year.

International Business Times

Interest Rates Are High. GOP Presidential Candidates Need To Get Serious About It.

They will either reduce the ability to spend money or to cut taxes.

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International Business Times

US Business 'Optimistic' About Interest Rates Cuts: Fed

US businesses say they are "optimistic" about the prospect of falling interest rates, even as economic conditions have remained largely unchanged in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.

The Guardian - AU

Neither a pandemic nor interest rate rises: can anything dent the Australian housing market?

The entire political focus over the past 40 years has been to keep house prices from falling, or even abating

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Assessing Buy Opportunities in State Street (STT) and Regions Financial (RF) Prior to Earnings Releases

State Street (STT) and Regions Financial (RF) are scheduled to report their fourth-quarter results on January 19. Let’s assess whether it’s worth investing in these stocks ahead of their earnings reports….

International Business Times

UK Inflation In Shock Rise, Dashing Rate Cut Hopes

British annual inflation unexpectedly picked up in December, data showed Wednesday, dashing hopes of an early cut to UK interest rates and prolonging a cost-of-living squeeze before an election.

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The Guardian - UK

UK inflation rise complicates outlook on interest rates

Surprise increase is blow to Bank of England’s fight against rising prices – but could be followed by falls

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Financial policies aimed at easing young people's transition into adulthood

Discover policies designed to make it easier for young people to transition into the financial world, including addressing student loan debt and promoting ...

Reason

The Best of Reason: The Fiscal Hawks Were Right About Debt and Interest Rates

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

International Business Times

US Fed 'Within Striking Distance' Of Inflation Target: Official

The US Federal Reserve is "within striking distance" of reaching its long-term inflation target and could begin cutting interest rates this year, a senior official said Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

UK pay is rising, but Bank of England is still expected to cut interest rates

Outlook for employment looks weak enough to convince even hawkish policymakers to lower rates

International Business Times

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.

AAP

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.

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