The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Europe’s workers face bleak winter as firms ‘profiteer’, says union chief

Millions ‘holding on with their fingertips’ due to high interest rates, squeezed wages and Covid costs, says the European TUC boss, Esther Lynch

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

The Reserve Bank shouldn’t be spooked by Australia’s imported inflation

If you look at what’s increased most in price over the past year, such as petrol, there is little that higher interest rates would change

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023

US Stock Market Plunges Amid Weak Consumer Confidence And Inflation Fears

Dow hits lowest since March while Amazon faces legal action; Asian markets rebound

Zenger · Sep 27, 2023

Dollar Rallies on Higher Bond Yields and Weak Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.20% and climbed to a 9-3/4 month high. Hawkish comments from Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari Tuesday supported the dollar when he said he expects the Fed to raise interest rates again this year. Also, weakness in the euro was bullish for...

Barchart · Sep 26, 2023

Stocks Retreat on U.S. Economic Concerns

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.78%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.07%. Stocks this morning are moderately lower, with the S&P...

Barchart · Sep 26, 2023

US consumer confidence tumbles in September as American anxiety about the future grows

The American consumer is feeling less confident this month, particularly about the future, as expectations persist that interest rates will remain elevated for an extended period

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

Markets Today: Stocks Slip on Additional Hawkish Fed Comments

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.41%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.44%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately lower. Stock markets worldwide are under pressure today on concerns that global central banks will have to keep interest...

Barchart · Sep 26, 2023

Mastercard (MA) vs. Equifax (EFX): Buy, Hold or Sell These Financial Stocks?

The financial services industry is well-positioned for robust profitability and expansion thanks to sustained demand and widespread adoption of digital technologies. Moreover, financial institutions generally benefit from higher interest rates. So, let’s determine if you should buy, hold, or sell financial stocks Mastercard (MA) and Equifax (EFX). Read on to…

StockNews.com · Sep 26, 2023

Property ‘fall throughs’ rise amid higher mortgage interest rates

There were 69,940 so-called “fall throughs” in the three months to June, costing buyers a combined £237.4 million

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2023

Stock Index Futures Plunge as Investors Weigh Interest Rate Outlook

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are down -0.40%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are down -0.53% this morning as market participants continued to price in an extended period of elevated interest rates.

Barchart · Sep 26, 2023