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Dollar Slightly Higher on Hawkish Comment from Fed Governor Bowman

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.14%. The dollar is seeing support from hawkish comments on Saturday from Fed Governor Bowman, which pushed T-note yields higher. The yen is seeing weakness after a former BOJ member said the BOJ won't be able to raise interest rates again...

Barchart

JD Vance backs Trump's call for more political influence over the Fed

Ohioan senator JD Vance, argues monetary policy—which includes interest rates—should "fundamentally be a political decision."

Fortune

Battle against UK inflation is far from over, says Bank of England policymaker

Catherine Mann says Britain should not be ‘seduced’ by price rises easing to the BoE’s target

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Oil price rises for fifth day running amid Middle East tensions; Russian rouble hits three-month low – as it happened

Brent crude hits $80 as tensions betwen Israel and Iran rise, while rouble slides after Ukraine’s incursion into Russia

The Guardian - UK

Wages, job data in focus for clues on economy, rates

New data on wage growth and demand for workers will be in focus this week, as borrowers await clues on when the central bank might cut interest rates.

AAP

Best Stocks to Buy for Fed Rate Cuts

Consider these stock and fund picks now that the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting campaign is underway.

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With Mortgage Rates Dipping, Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?

Pricing pressure, interest rates, and rising unemployment numbers have sidelined homebuyers. But now that the Fed has cut rates, is it a good time to think about getting back into the market?

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A carry crash also kicked off the global financial crisis 17 years ago — here’s why it’s unlikely to get as bad this time

Many casual readers of the financial press will have learned a new term in the past few days: the “carry trade”. This is the culprit for the rollercoaster state of markets, many market commentators and journalists have opined.

The Conversation

Why August is one of the most dangerous months in the financial calendar

Historically, crises have often erupted in late summer, which is why this week’s mini crash set alarms ringing

The Guardian - UK

PLUS Loans Can Help Pay for College — at a Cost

What to know about PLUS loans: Parents can borrow up to the cost of a child’s education, but interest rates are steep.

Kiplinger

Stocks Track Wall St Rally As US Jobs Data Ease Recession Fears

Equities across the planet have seen big fluctuations since a closely watched gauge of the US labour market came in well below forecasts and fanned fears the Federal Reserve may have waited too long to cut interest rates.

Latin Times

How High Interest Rates Enhance a Type of Charitable Trust

Before interest rates are cut, potential donors might want to consider a CRAT, which optimizes benefits for both the donor and the charity when rates are higher.

Kiplinger

Analysts shocked as Mexico's central bank clocks rise in inflation and cuts interest rates

Analysts are expressing shock at a decision by Mexico’s central bank to cut interest rates on the same day that official figures showed a sharp rise in domestic inflation

The Independent UK

RBA ‘will not hesitate’ to raise interest rates again to combat inflation, Michele Bullock warns

Reserve Bank governor says there is ‘considerable uncertainty’ over Australia’s economic future and the board ‘remains vigilant’

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Morgan Stanley analysts reveal Fed interest rate outlook

Here's what may happen to interest rates in 2025 and 2026.

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Dollar Ticks Higher as T-Note Yields Jump

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.23%. Higher T-note yields Wednesday supported moderate gains in the dollar. Also, weakness in the yen is giving the dollar a boost after the yen tumbled more than -1% Wednesday on dovish comments from BOJ Deputy Governor Uchida, who said the BOJ...

International Business Times

Mortgage Market Sees Relief As Interest Rates Drop, Boosting Demand

Last week's interest rate drop spurred a 6.9% increase in mortgage applications and a significant rise in refinancing activity.

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Dollar Higher While Yen Falls on Dovish BOJ Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.22%. Higher T-note yields today are supporting gains in the dollar. Also, weakness in the yen is giving the dollar a boost after the yen tumbled more than -1% today on dovish comments from BOJ Deputy Governor Uchida, who said the...

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The Independent UK

Japan's share benchmark resumes swings after calm day on Wall Street

Shares have mostly gained in Asia, with Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index falling shortly after the open and then bouncing as it climbed higher

The Guardian - UK

UK recovery ‘will accelerate and force Bank to keep interest rates higher for longer’

Niesr forecasts raise doubts over chance of further cuts by Bank of England before end of year

Crikey

Interest rates hold steady… just

The Reserve Bank considered a rate hike but ultimately held firm yesterday, and Tim Walz is Kamala Harris’ new running mate.

AAP

Rising cost of living hammers renters and mortgage belt

Higher rents are weighing heavily on Australians receiving government support payments as all households experience rising living costs.

Barchart

Can Lumber Sustain a Recovery?

Physical lumber prices have recovered after a significant Q2 decline as the market expects lower inflation to lead to falling short-term interest rates. However, the peak construction season will be in the rearview mirror in the coming months, so the wood futures market may have to wait until spring 2025…

The Guardian - AU

The RBA left interest rates on hold – but don’t get your hopes up for a cut any time soon

Governor Michele Bullock makes clear that any expectation of rate cuts this year ‘not aligned’ with bank’s present thinking

The Independent UK

Carry trades: How this week’s global ‘market Armageddon’ unfolded

Markets recovered much of their losses on Tuesday

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