The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

The Thai stock market is expected to remain volatile in the second quarter of this year, with analysts attributing the wild swings to concerns over rising interest rates, problems in the financial system and the risk of recession.

Rising interest rates have not yet affected domestic loan demand despite corporate loans slowing because of the global economic outlook, according to the Bank of Thailand.

Worries about weaker energy demand due to resurfacing threats of recession, spurred by rising interest rates, might jeopardize the energy drilling sector’s growth. Amid this, it could be wise to stay away from sinking stocks such as Valaris (VAL), Transocean (RIG), and Diamond Offshore Drilling (DO). Continue reading….

The growing concerns about a potential recession, ongoing debt ceiling standoff, and predictions of prolonged high-interest rates might weigh on the US economy and stock market. Hence, it might be best to avoid fundamentally weak stocks CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP), First Majestic Silver (AG), and McEwen Mining (MUX). Keep reading.

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citigroup Inc. and Wells Fargo & Co. are reeling in windfalls from higher interest rates that upended smaller lenders last month.

Chief executive Jamie Dimon upbeat as bank’s earnings benefit from rise in US and global interest rates

City Voices: A weaker economy is needed for inflation to fall

It's time for regulators to require that all securities be marked to market and reflected in banks' income, without resorting to clumsy exceptions.

Gold and silver appear to absorb massive tax refund dollars while creating higher prices. In comparison, these metals shine due to the outlook for a possible Federal Reserve Board (Fed) pivot in interest rates. Is Dr. Copper's lagging performance due to the upcoming recession?