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Bank of England chiefs ambushed over rocketing inflation and interest rate hikes

The Commons Treasury Select Committee held a rare sitting outside Parliament - and went to Threadneedle Street in the heart of the City of London to tackle the Governor and his deputies

Daily Mirror

Unemployment rate jumps to 3.7 per cent

The official labour force report reveals the jobless rate lifted to 3.7 per cent and around 4000 jobs were lost from the economy.

The New Daily

Alan Kohler: The confusing, ridiculous state of economic forecasting

There was a time when we were sure that interest rates wouldn’t change for three years. That illusion was cruelly dashed a year ago.

The New Daily

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‘Highly probable’: RBA tipped to hike interest rates in June after wage data

Economists are predicting another interest rates hike after wage growth rose in the March quarter, with risks around low productivity growth.

The New Daily

Sluggish economy tames local oil prices

Diesel prices dipped again on Monday to around 32 baht a litre as global crude oil prices are on a decline.

Bangkok Post

Banks offer measures to help mortgage clients

Banks are using preemptive measures to help mortgage clients handle rising rates as central bank hikes affect floating mortgage interest rates.

Bangkok Post

Americans have had a sudden change of heart about buying a house, and only 1 in 5 think it's a good idea

At least 50% of Americans had confidence in the housing market for nearly 50 years, but that all changed the last two years.

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With Car Prices Soaring, Americans Set Record for Driving Older Vehicles

Surging car prices and high interest rates are forcing more and more Americans to delay new vehicle purchases.

Kiplinger

3 Foreign Bank Stocks to Buy This Week

Despite assurances by federal regulators, depositors and investors remain wary of the U.S. banking sector’s risks. Amid this uncertainty, fundamentally strong foreign banking names could be worth investing in to take advantage of rising interest rates worldwide. To that end, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), Banco do Brasil (BDORY), and…

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Wage data looms as key to another potential interest rates hike

The potential for another painful hike in interest rates is balanced on a knife’s edge ahead of crucial new wages growth data.

The New Daily

Cooling in jobs market reduces pressure on Bank of England to raise interest rates

The unemployment rate for the January to March quarter rose 0.1% to 3.9%

Evening Standard

How To Increase The Yield On Bond Investments

With interest rates continuing to remain elevated, investors can once again generate significant income from their bond investments.

Barchart

Martin Lewis urges anyone with a savings account to check it now to avoid being 'ripped off'

The MoneySavingExpert founder explained that millions of people are missing out on higher interest rates and might be able to boost their cash within minutes

Chronicle Live

High demand and tight supply drive Australian farmland values to new highs

Excellent conditions, low interest rates and big family farmers looking to snap up neighbouring properties help turbocharge farmland prices.

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The New Daily

Threat of higher rates remains, but peak may be in sight

The Reserve Bank is prepared to hike interest rates again in June, but has signalled mortgage bills may now be high enough cool inflation.

ABC News

Interest rates unlikely to fall amid 'once-in-a-generation' inflation battle, warns former RBA boss Glenn Stevens

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) warns further interest rate increases are still possible, as a former RBA governor says the low-rate era is over, leaving households feeling like Australia is heading for recession.

The Guardian - AU

Decision to lift interest rates influenced by higher-than-forecast rent increases, RBA says

Minutes from recent meeting say surprise call was ‘finely balanced’ and aimed at diminishing the risks of high inflation becoming entrenched

Fortune

A veteran market watcher who saw the Fed creating a disaster in 2008 says 'distortions in the economy' today are still the Fed's fault

Jim Grant has been writing the “Interest Rate Observer” every week since 1983—and routinely making prescient predictions.

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Axios

The world is surviving a stronger dollar

The globe has, so far, been able to weather higher interest rates without the devastating consequences some anticipated.

The Conversation

UK economy: why the Bank of England is now more upbeat than the IMF

The Bank of England has changed its mind about the prospects for the UK economy. Having been predicting a recession in 2023 as recently as February, its latest May report is expecting a soft landing from the bout of high inflation and a year of interest rate hikes.

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3 Insurance Stocks Worth Buying in May

Insurers are among the major beneficiaries of a rising interest rate environment. With the Fed unlikely to cut rates anytime soon, the insurance industry will likely benefit. Hence, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong insurance stocks, Everest Re Group (RE), Reinsurance Group of America (RGA), and International General…

Wales Online

Bank of England interest rate rise could be the last for a while

The UK’s new 4.5% base rate may seem high, but it’s actually quite low compared to the 1980s and 1990s

The Guardian - UK

Soaring interest rates to cost UK mortgage holders £12bn in extra payments

Impact of Bank of England’s decision to hike rates to 4.5% will be felt mostly by young families, thinktank says

Bangkok Post

US interest rates may stabilise for the year

Local economists say it is possible the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady for one year if US inflation and the labour market remain strong.

Fortune

How much interest could you earn with a savings account? Here’s a look at today’s average rates

Banks are attempting to keep up with the Fed—and compete with each other.

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