The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Stockpiling, private debt, foreign funding: Mid-sized companies are finding money where they can as inflation and interest rates bite

Companies that don’t typically have easy access to public capital markets like large corporates do are getting creative.

Fortune · Aug 15, 2023

Could Supplemental Income Strategies Work for Your Retirement?

Financial tools that are sheltered from swings in the markets or take advantage of rising interest rates could help see you through your golden years.

Kiplinger · Aug 15, 2023

Wages rising at fastest pace since records began, while unemployment unexpectedly up

The news will almost certainly encourage the Bank of England to raise interest rates even further

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2023

Why the sell-off in bond markets could impact you

The bond markets are being hit hard by the Fed's aggressive rate hikes and recent events including a downgrade of the country's ratings. These are three ways in which that could impact the U.S.

WEKU · Aug 11, 2023

Interest rates: more ‘trauma’ for households

“If it isn’t hurting it isn’t working.” That was the message from then-chancellor John Major in 1989 during a previous period when interest rate rises were used to tackle high inflation, said Larry Elliott in The Guardian.

The Week · Aug 11, 2023

Philip Lowe’s final inquisition leaves out some tough questions

More scrutiny of the outgoing RBA governor’s views on interest rates, profit-gouging and rent controls would have been welcome at his final appearance before parliament

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2023

Are CDs a Good Investment in 2023?

Rising interest rates have given a lift to CD rates, making these higher-yielding savings accounts appealing to investors.

Kiplinger · Aug 10, 2023

July CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation

Inflation continues to ease, leaving the Fed on track to keep interest rates unchanged at its next meeting, experts say.

Kiplinger · Aug 10, 2023

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy stresses need for improving the functioning of DCMS in Andhra Pradesh

We need to support the farming community and women’s self-help groups by extending them loans at low interest rates and handholding them in their activities, says Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Callable CDs offer higher APYs but they come with greater risk

Callable CDs offer higher APYs than traditional CDs but it comes with greater risk.

Fortune · Aug 10, 2023