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The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

When does auto loan refinancing make sense, and how much can I save?

More than half of new car loans are at least six years long

The Independent UK

Gold Crash Alert: Why Prices Suddenly Fell Today

When global tensions rise, investors usually move toward safe-haven assets like Gold and Silver. That is why the recent market reaction surprised many observers. Even as tensions between Iran and Israel intensified, gold prices moved downward instead of rising. The April futures contract on COMEX dropped sharply, catching investors off…

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Big four banks predict three consecutive RBA rate hikes

The Middle East conflict could prompt the Aussie dollar to plummet and the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates to 15-year highs in 2026, analysts say.

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US inflation stayed flat at 2.4% in February before effects of war on Iran kicked in

Effect of war on prices not reflected in data, as Trump says only ‘fools’ would think oil price shocks would be significant

The Guardian - US

Oil wars: West releases record 400 million barrels as Iran hits cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz

Meanwhile Tehran threatens to target banks and financial centres in Middle East as Chancellor Rachel Reeves issues warning on inflation and interest rates

Evening Standard

Iran conflict raises spectre of triple RBA rate hike

Households are being warned to brace for a second interest rate rise in as many months as three big banks react to comments from a top Reserve Bank official.

AAP

The 7% Rule for Student Loans — When It Makes Sense to Refinance

Seven percent may look like a small number on paper, yet that figure can quietly drain thousands of dollars from a student loan balance. Interest rates above that line often turn repayment into a long and expensive marathon rather than a steady march toward freedom. Financial planners frequently point to…

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The $124 Trillion Hand-Off: How the Great Wealth Transfer is Quietly Saving the Real Estate Market

The $124 trillion hand-off already started, and it will reshape the housing market more than interest rates, construction shortages, or economic forecasts ever could. Financial analysts estimate that roughly $124 trillion in wealth will move from older generations to younger ones over the next two decades, according to research from…

The Free Financial Advisor

4 Scenarios for Interest Rates in 2026 and How to Prepare

American interest rates in the 2020s have been defined by extraordinary volatility, swinging from record lows during the COVID-19 pandemic era of 2020 and 2021 to the massive surge of 2022 and 2023 in response to subsequent high inflation, all before stabilizing throughout the past two years. Economists generally believe…

GOBankingRates

The Auto Loan Mistake That Hurts Most When Rates Stay High

High interest rates make one common auto loan mistake especially costly, driving up monthly payments and total interest paid over the life of the loan.

GOBankingRates

Iran war could knock UK homebuyer confidence, says builder Persimmon

Growing fears that elevated interest rates will continue, as Barclays finds worries that war will push up inflation

The Guardian - UK

Obsessed With Rate Moves? This Financial CEO Explains How to Focus Less on the Fed

Reshuffling funds to get the highest yields? Holding out for the right time to borrow? Creating a durable plan for your cash means you can stop obsessing over interest rates.

Kiplinger

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Middle East war set to push inflation higher than forecast, warns RBA deputy governor

The Reserve Bank’s Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser says inflation in Australia looks likely to be higher than projected before the war in the Middle East broke out.

The Conversation

How war in the Middle East could affect UK interest rates

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Is Your Mortgage Broker Being Transparent? 3 Questions to Ask Before Refinancing

Refinancing a home loan feels exciting, almost like getting a fresh financial start. Lower payments, better interest rates, maybe even a little more breathing room each month all sound great. But excitement can blur judgment if the mortgage broker does not explain everything with total honesty. Homeowners sometimes jump into…

The Independent UK

Iran conflict threatens new UK cost of living crisis as energy markets in ‘turmoil’ and mortgage rates on the rise

Oil prices have seen their biggest weekly increase in six years, while experts warn energy bills could rise by 10 per cent in July

The Independent UK

Mortgage rates increased as Iran war hits borrowers

Nationwide and HSBC have both announced changes

The Independent UK

Will interest rates rise after surge in oil prices over Iran-US war?

Inflation concerns could see the BoE pause their recent rate cuts - or head the other direction

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Everybody Loves Your Money

4 Signs Your Bank May Lower Your Savings Rate — And Where to Move Cash

Have you ever felt that quiet sinking feeling when your savings account stops growing the way it used to, even though you did nothing wrong? Interest rates don’t always drop overnight, and banks rarely send a warning email saying they plan to pay you less. But if you pay attention…

GOBankingRates

Delay Social Security or Claim Now? How High Interest Rates Now Affect Choice

While it seems like claiming early is throwing thousands away, you have to factor in life expectancy, investment opportunities, and urgent fiscal needs.

Euronews

'Then the euro will slide': Experts warn of prolonged war with Iran

Trump has given the Iran war four weeks. But if the conflict drags on, economists warn the euro could slide — and prominent economist Daniel Stelter goes further, predicting a full recession.

The Guardian - UK

HSBC, Nationwide and Coventry raise rates on fixed mortgages amid Middle East crisis

Experts say Iran war could cause energy price shock that pushes up UK inflation, in turn forcing up interest rates

Evening Standard

London's "challenging" property market to stay quiet until 2028 says Foxtons boss

Any spike in interest rates as a result of the war in Iran feeding through to inflation would be “upsetting” for buyers said CEO

The Guardian - UK

How will war in the Middle East affect your finances?

Surging energy prices and tumbling stock markets are threatening a new UK cost of living crisis

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Are Rising Bills Ruining Relationships? The Financial Stress Breaking Couples Apart

Rising prices, higher interest rates, and shrinking savings have pushed many couples into a level of financial stress they’ve never experienced before. What used to...

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