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The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Home lending sinks but a stronger 2024 on the horizon

New home loan activity has dipped after a promising few months but improving economic conditions should pave the way for a better 2024.

AAP · Feb 1, 2024

IMF Says Central Banks Should Not Rush Into Rate Cuts

The IMF sees a greater risk to the global economy if central banks start cutting interest rates too soon than if they move "slightly" too late, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Thursday.

International Business Times · Feb 1, 2024

Politicians Need To Stop Pretending the National Debt Is Sustainable

The reality raises questions about the kind of future we want to leave for the next generation.

Reason · Feb 1, 2024

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Nationwide raises mortgage prices on same day Bank of England holds interest rates

The country’s largest building society says it’ll increase rates by up to 0.3 percentage points on selected mortgage products

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2024

UK interest rates have peaked, the next move is down … but not yet

Bank of England’s rate-setting panel is split three ways – to hike, cut or hold –but analysts are now pencilling in a cut for late spring

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024

Federal Reserve likely to delay rate cuts, seeking more certainty

Learn about the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates at a high for the fourth time and their evaluation of inflation targeting and rate cuts i...

Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold at 5.25%

City forecasters do not expect the first cut in the cost of borrowing until May or June

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2024

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Bank of England sticks with 5.25% interest rate but hints at coming cut

Inflation forecast to temporarily fall below 2% in May as policymakers’ vote on base rate splits three ways

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024

FTSE 100 Live 1 February: Stocks close lower after Bank of England interest rate hold, BT shares fall

Dividend-paying Meta Platforms led the way for the Magnificent Seven last night after the Facebook owner reported a trebling of quarterly profits.

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2024

Bank of England governor says ‘things are moving in the right direction’ after leaving interest rates on hold – as it happened

BoE policymakers were split three ways over interest rate decision, as Andrew Bailey says Bank needs to be more confident that inflation will fall and stay low

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024

Bank of England expected to hold rates and warn on inflation

Wage growth fears likely to make Bank policymakers wait before cutting interest rates from 5.25%

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Pushes Back on Cuts: What the Experts Are Saying

The Fed is in no hurry to bring interest rates down from a 23-year high.

Kiplinger · Jan 31, 2024

Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady in January and Warns no Cuts Until its More Confident on Inflation

Rates stayed unchanged for the fourth meeting in a row. The Central Bank signaled openness to cutting if price increases keep cooling

Latin Times · Jan 31, 2024

Federal Reserve holds rates steady, pushes back on rate cut expectations

Discover the latest decision by the Federal Reserve on interest rates. Gain insights into their stance on rate cuts and the current state of the economy. S...

The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but signals rate cuts may be coming

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, but indicated that rates could fall in the coming months if inflation continues to cool.

The Guardian - US · Jan 31, 2024

Federal Reserve continues to hold interest rates at 23-year high

Central bank said it was not appropriate to cut rates until it has ‘greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward 2%’

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2024

Santander predicts fall in interest rates to ease cost of living pinch

SANTANDER today warned of a “modest” increase in defaults on loans from UK customers, though it recorded record profits overall.

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2024

The Bank of England has failed. It must urgently lower interest rates

City Voices: The MPC has turned a blind eye to the economic warning signs that monetary policy is too restrictive

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WEKU · Jan 31, 2024

Up First briefing: Fed weighs cutting interest rates; 50 years of Groundlings comedy

A Federal Reserve meeting ending today could offer clues about potential interest rate cuts in the future. The Groundlings improv and sketch group celebrates 50 years as an incubator for comedy stars.

Federal Reserve to hold interest rates steady in first meeting

Learn about the first interest rate meeting of the year held by the Federal Reserve. Discover why they are expected to keep rates steady and their plans fo...

Global Stocks Mixed as Markets Await Fed Decision on Rates

Global stocks were mixed as markets awaited the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates. China's manufacturing contracted for a fourth straight month.

International Business Times · Jan 31, 2024

Santander Posts Record Profit In 2023 After Rate Hikes

Spanish banking giant Santander posted a record 11.1-billion-euro ($12 billion) net profit for 2023 on Wednesday as higher interest rates and a rise in global clients helped to cushion the impact of a windfall tax.

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2024

FTSE 100 Live 31 January: US Fed holds rates, London index closes down after late slide

The property market’s new year resilience and upgraded GSK targets are in focus ahead of tonight's US interest rates decision.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2024

Afternoon Update: inflation falls to two-year low; Iran on alert for US response; and Melbourne’s new poo museum

Attention turns to if and when the RBA will begin cutting interest rates if it becomes confident inflation will drop to its 2-3% target range

US Job Market Remains Resilient, despite Higher Interest Rates

Despite higher interest rates, America's job market remains resilient with 9 million job openings in December. Unemployment rate below 4% for 23 months.

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