The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Bonds: What is the Next Move in Interest Rates?

In 2023, the long bond futures fell to their lowest level since 2007 as the Fed fought inflation with a hawkish monetary policy path. The long bond futures recovered after reaching a low in October but have not broken out of the bearish trend intact since the 2020 high.

Barchart · Mar 20, 2024

Stocks Muted as Fed Rate Decision Looms, Micron Earnings on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.07%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are up +0.03% this morning as market participants refrained from making big bets ahead of the eagerly awaited Federal Reserve decision that will help shape the outlook for interest rates this year.

Barchart · Mar 20, 2024

Stocks Muted Before the Open as Fed Rate Decision Looms, Micron Earnings on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.07%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are up +0.03% this morning as market participants refrained from making big bets ahead of the eagerly awaited Federal Reserve decision that will help shape the outlook for interest rates this year.

Barchart · Mar 20, 2024

FTSE 100 Live 20 March: UK inflation falls to 3.4%, blue-chips steady ahead of Fed call

Inflation’s retreat to its lowest level in two years today fuelled hopes of a first cut in interest rates by the summer.

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2024

Aust shares slump to finish flat ahead of Fed meeting

The ASX200 closed down 0.1 per cent ahead of a closely watched Federal Reserve decision on interest rates.

AAP · Mar 20, 2024

US Fed Expected To Keep Rates On Hold And Debate Timing Of Cuts

The US Federal Reserve could provide additional clues on Wednesday about how much it will cut interest rates this year, but it is almost certain to leave its key lending rate unchanged for the time being.

International Business Times · Mar 20, 2024

Gold Slips as Markets Brace for Fed's Decision: A Week of Central Bank Moves and Economic Signals

The recent gold rally stalled on March 08, at $2,203, and has since ground lower as the market awaits this week's global Central Banks decisions on interest rates and economic conditions. Gold's recent rally has good support from the managed money community. Have the funds become too optimistic too quickly?…

Barchart · Mar 19, 2024

Buy This Stock to Profit from the Bank of Japan's Historic Policy Shift

The BOJ today ended eight years of negative interest rates that began in 2016. It’s a symbolically important policy change, but the benefits to Japanese banks should be very real. Here's how investors should approach this historic policy shift.

Barchart · Mar 19, 2024

Rate peak to buoy confidence and possibly home prices

Growing confidence that interest rates are going no higher and cuts may start later this year could improve consumer sentiment and home-buying activity.

AAP · Mar 19, 2024

Negative Rates Unlikely To Return Soon, Analysis Shows

Central banks are moving away from negative interest rates due to concerns about effectiveness and long-term impact.

Top News · Mar 19, 2024