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Avoid These 3 Financial Stocks like the Plague

Rising interest rates usually benefit companies in the financial sector. However, not every financial stock can capitalize on the current interest rate environment. Also, given the financial sector crisis, it could be wise to avoid financial stocks BRP Group (BRP), Marathon Digital (MARA), and Digital World Acquisition (DWAC). Keep reading.

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2023 second-quarter housing trends: Uncertainty prevails

The first three months of 2023 are in the books, and the quarter generated concern among real estate gurus. Understandably so, given the combination of rising mortgage interest rates, declining home sales and ongoing inventory and affordability issues.

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Rising interest rates have put some borrowers in trouble, but the RBA says the banks will be fine

A significant group of borrowers are at serious risk of default, but Australian banks will be able to comfortably survive any losses, argues the Reserve Bank.

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Mexican standoff: The untold story of Adrian Orr's war against inflation

Mexican standoff: Desperate to hold onto their lending share in a declining property market, banks have ignored Reserve Bank pressure to raise mortgage interest rates. But the standoff must end. Brokers reckon the first of the banks will blink next week. You can see the whites of their eyes, writes Jonathan Milne.

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SPAC king Chamath Palihapitiya: end of ZIRP era spells doom for unprofitable startups

The billionaire venture capitalist has a harsh message for unprofitable startups: 'the mathematical truth of high interest rates is that it renders your company valueless.’

Fortune

The RBA’s rate pause is prudent – there’s still a lot of rises yet to hit the economy

With mortgage holders yet to feel the full impact of the cash rate rises, the Reserve Bank’s current wait-and-see approach makes sense

The Guardian - AU

Why you should care about bumper bank profits

The Bank of England has raised interest rates 11 times since December 2021 but, while this may boost bank profits, it is less likely to boost many people’s bank balances.

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Are These Stocks Worth the Earnings Hype?

Following three weeks of banking turmoil, anxiety over still-elevated inflation, and rising interest rates, investors turn back their focus to corporate earnings reports and a series of economic data, including the payrolls report due this week. Let’s find out if stocks Nurix Technologies (NRIX), Genius Brands (GNUS), and ClearSign Technologies…

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RBA chief Philip Lowe uncertain on need for further rate hikes

Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe isn’t sure whether interest rates will need to rise again , but he certainly isn’t ruling out another hike.

The New Daily

High rates impacting less on shoppers: Scentre Group

Shopping centre operator Scentre Group has achieved bumper sales in 2023 despite high interest rates weighing down on customers.

AAP

RBA boss confirms rate hikes not necessarily over

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold, but governor Philip Lowe says there's a good chance more interest rate hikes will be needed.

The New Daily

Philip Lowe in spotlight after welcome cash rate call

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold but a public appearance from the bank's boss could shed some light on the likelihood of more hikes.

The New Daily

Rio Tinto confirms stolen employee data posted on the dark web after GoAnywhere cyber hack, ASX finishes slightly higher — as it happened

Rio Tinto has confirmed that employee data stolen in last month's cyber hack has been posted on the dark web by a cybercriminal group. Look back on the day's market and business news with our blog.

ABC News

Reserve Bank interest rate pause welcomed by mortgage borrowers as Lifeline prepares to meet with governor Philip Lowe

After 10 consecutive rises, the Reserve Bank has pumped the brakes on interest rates — much to the relief of mortgage borrowers and Lifeline, which has seen more first-time home owners suffering financial distress.

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Liz Truss pension episode flags risk of further financial crises, says IMF

Report calls for tighter regulation of non-banks as comfortable decade of low interest rates comes to an end

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Earnings Roll Call! Stocks EVERY Investor Is Watching This Wednesday, and Why You Should Avoid Them

The upcoming earnings season could be highly volatile in the face of uncertain macroeconomic conditions, including high inflation, rising interest rates, recent bank failures, and growing recessionary risks. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to avoid fundamentally weak stocks TuSimple Holdings (TSP), Ra Medical (RMED), and Agrify (AGFY), which…

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England ‘may need to cut interest rates earlier and faster’

MPC member Silvana Tenreyro expects such a move ‘to avoid significant inflation undershoot’

The New Daily

‘Pause doesn’t mean peak’: The RBA has stopped hiking rates – but will the mortgage reprieve last?

Millions of Australian homeowners were spared another increase in their mortgage bills on Tuesday when the RBA paused interest rates.

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The Independent UK

Asian shares mixed as surging oil prices fan inflation fears

Shares are mostly higher in Asia as investors watch for the latest moves by central banks

The Conversation

Sure, the RBA froze interest rates this time, but there's plenty of pain to come

Australia’s Reserve Bank has hit pause on interest rates after ten successive hikes, but for many Australians, the pain it has inflicted is about to begin.

The New Daily

‘Relief’ for home owners as RBA pauses rates for first time in 10 meetings

The Reserve Bank has hit the pause button on its record breaking run of interest rates hikes in April, delivering relief to home owners.

The Independent UK

Australia pauses key interest rate at 3.6% after 10 hikes

Australia’s central bank has left its benchmark interest rate on hold at 3.6% at its latest monthly meeting following evidence that inflation is falling

AAP

RBA keeps rates on pause but more hikes not ruled out

The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered welcome interest rate relief to mortgage holders and kept the cash rate on hold this month.

The New Daily

Mortgage reprieve: Reserve Bank hits pause on interest rates as economy slows

Interest rates have been put on hold for the first time in almost a year, delivering a reprieve to mortgage holders amid a slowing economy.

ABC News

RBA leaves interest rates on hold as it waits to see impact of previous increases

The Reserve Bank gives mortgage borrowers a reprieve, at least temporarily, by leaving interest rates on hold at Tuesday's board meeting.

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