UK economy at risk of ‘hard landing’; MPs quiz Asda co-owner – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as Bank of Japan keeps its monetary policy unchanged Asian shares are mixed after a seven-week winning streak on Wall Street cooled The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023
Poll Reveals Egypt Likely to Freeze Interest Rates Thursday A suspenseful wait ensues as Egypt plays the anticipation game, with speculations suggesting the nation will keep interest rates untouched. Polls hold thei... Top News · Dec 18, 2023
US Homebuilder Confidence Soars with Easing Interest Rates Painting a brighter landscape, US homebuilder confidence sees a shimmering revival as interest rates soften their stance, turning our gaze towards hope - N... Top News · Dec 18, 2023
Adobe’s $20bn merger with Figma abandoned; UK economy ‘limping’ as high interest rates bite – as it happened Adobe’s proposed $20bn merger with product design software company Figma has been terminated, following competition probes in EU and UK The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023
Bank of England rate setter: 'Clearer decline' in wage growth needed before interest rates will be cut Broadbent said the current stats on wage growth show a 'slightly muddy picture' Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2023
Asian Markets Mostly Down As Fed Rate-cut Rally Fades Asian markets fell Monday as traders took a step back following last week's rally, with Federal Reserve officials looking to temper expectations the US central bank will cut interest rates several times next year. International Business Times · Dec 18, 2023
How to make the most of your cash savings in the UK With interest rates on the up, your money can earn more – but only if it is held in the right account The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023
An austere Christmas is on the cards – but don't say recession The rapid increase in interest rates over the past year and a half is causing many consumers to feel less than joyous this festive season. The Conversation · Dec 17, 2023
Fiscal Festivities: How Gold Prices Ring in the Christmas Season Traditionally, gold prices begin a seasonal rally near the Christmas holidays and last until late February. This year, gold received its gift from the Federal Reserve in the form of projected lower interest rates in 2024. Can this gift be a tailwind to a bullish gold price period? Barchart · Dec 17, 2023
Has The Fed Won The Battle Against Inflation? The US Federal Reserve's decision to hold its key lending rate on Wednesday and pencil in three interest rate cuts next year has fueled optimism that its inflation battle is won. International Business Times · Dec 17, 2023
UK to 'dodge winter recession' as key business survey shows private sector growing But the continued strength of the economy may encourage the Bank of England to keep interest rates higher for longer Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2023
Asian Markets Track Wall St To Extend Fed-fuelled Rally Asian markets built on the previous day's rally Friday as investors recalibrated their outlook for the new year after the Federal Reserve indicated it will cut interest rates. International Business Times · Dec 15, 2023
Peru Slashes Interest Rate Amid Easing Inflation The Peruvian symphony tunes down the interest rate once more! A melodious movement in response to the gentle retreat of inflation's intrusive roar. Top News · Dec 15, 2023
Fortune · Dec 14, 2023 The commercial real estate market will get better for investors who are ‘willing to take the long view,’ PwC says Interest rates, cost of capital, and capital availability will be most important commercial real estate issues in 2024
StockNews.com · Dec 14, 2023 Under $10 POWR Stock of the Week: Medallion Financial (MFIN) Since the housing bubble in the late 2000’s the U.S. has enjoyed an almost uninterrupted period of easy money. Financing for anything and everything was freely available from a wide variety of lenders. That came to an abrupt end last year as runaway inflation forced the Federal Reserve to rapidly…
StockNews.com · Dec 14, 2023 Holiday Stock Surprises: These Two Companies are Set to Thrive in 2024 As the end of 2023 rapidly approaches it’s time for investors to anticipate what some of the 2024 stock winners may be. This should include a take on interest rates, which the market now strongly believes will be cut earlier and a little more quickly than had been anticipated just…
Barchart · Dec 14, 2023 Stocks and Bonds Surge on Fed Pivot U.S. equity and government bond markets soared Wednesday on signs the Federal Reserve has pivoted from raising interest rates to cutting rates. The S&P 500 ($SPX ) (SPY ) and Nasdaq 100 ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) rallied to 23-month highs today, and the Dow Jones Industrials ($DOWI ) (DIA )...
Top News · Dec 14, 2023 ECB Halts Bond Buys, Retains Current Policy Rates ECB waves the magic wand of economic steadiness, leaving interest rates untouched. An unparalleled dance begins as they slowly unplug from bond buys.
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023 US applications for jobless benefits fall again as labor market continues to thrive The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week as the labor market continues to thrive amid high interest rates and still-elevated inflation
Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2023 London's most expensive house sales of 2023: from Tim Burton's glass house to Rihanna's former rental Interest rates and energy bills weren’t a worry for the ultra-wealthy buyers who snapped up some of London’s most lavish homes this year
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023 What does Bank of England interest rates decision mean for my mortgage and savings? ‘Green shoots’ already appearing in housing market, expert suggests as market eyes rate cuts next year
Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2023 Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold at 5.25% Decision keeps the cost of borrowing at its highest level since 2008
Top News · Dec 14, 2023 Fed Pauses, Predicts Rate Cuts; Wall Street Soars to Highs Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady sparking a surge in the US stock market, with Dow setting a new record. This bodes well for economy.
Fortune · Dec 14, 2023 Property millionaire Barbara Corcoran insists now is still the time to buy even though houses are at their least affordable levels in 3 years "People relatively are seeing our current interest rates as a lot of money, they're really not, they're simply average."