The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high to curb impact of rising prices

Increase from 1% to 1.25% follows US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank tightening monetary policy

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18

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Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18

Rupee rises 16 paise to 95.73 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated by sixteen paise against the US dollar during early trading today, a result of positive movements in local equity markets and decreasing crude oil prices. The drop in oil prices below one hundred four dollars per barrel alleviated some stress on the currency. Furthermore, falling US bond…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Yen weak ahead of BOJ decision; rate hike expected

The yen dipped against both the dollar and euro as investors speculated about a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan. Recent inflation figures showed a small miss in expectations for August, contributing to market volatility. Meanwhile, the Bank of England opted to maintain steady interest rates, and…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

The Fed Raised Rates For The First Time In Three Years. The Dollar And Global Yields Are Feeling It.

The dollar reached a seven-week high Thursday while Treasury yields remained elevated, adding pressure on currencies and bond markets outside the United States.

International Business Times · Sep 17

US stocks today: US stocks rebound as tech rally gains momentum on easing oil, yields

US stocks rebounded sharply on Thursday, led by technology shares as easing oil prices and lower Treasury yields offered relief after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates. The Nasdaq gained 1.66%, while the S&P 500 rose 1.14% and the Dow added 0.61%, despite lingering inflation and rate hike concerns.

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Why the Federal Reserve is lifting rates now, and what it means

About six weeks ago, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced that a divided central bank was keeping its key interest rate unchanged

The Independent UK · Sep 17

'Lower Rates Fast': Trump Warns Fed as US Stocks Drop After First Rate Hike Since 2023

Trump calls for US interest rates of 1% or less after the Fed raises rates to 3.75%-4%, citing elevated inflation and a delayed return to its 2% target.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

Emily is barely scraping by after buying a house – and it’s taking a toll on her mental health

Exclusive: Mortgage holders say financial pressure is causing serious anxiety, as a study reveals the effects of debt stress and rising rates

The Guardian - AU · Sep 17

Why have interest rates stayed the same and what could happen next?

The Bank of England has kept rates unchanged for the sixth time in a row.

Evening Standard · Sep 17