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The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Asian shares moderately higher with focus on inflation data

Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday, as investors watched for key inflation data likely to influence the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rates

The Independent UK

IMF warns Australian housing market at high risk of mortgage defaults ahead of global economic downturn

The International Monetary Fund says Australia has one of the greatest risks of mortgage defaults in the world, as it warns of a significant downturn in global economic growth for the year ahead.

ABC News

IMF warns deeper financial turmoil would hit growth

The International Monetary Fund has trimmed its 2023 global growth outlook slightly as higher interest rates cool activity.

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Stocks Mixed as Higher Bond Yields Weigh on Tech

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.50%. U.S. stock indexes this morning are mixed, with the...

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3 Stocks Investors Should Avoid Consuming

Still-elevated inflation and rising interest rates have resulted in a significant pullback in consumer spending. Amid a challenging economic backdrop, it could be wise to avoid fundamentally weak consumer goods stocks PLBY Group (PLBY), Vinco Ventures (BBIG), and AquaBounty Technologies (AQB). Read more….

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IMF: Prolonged high inflation dims outlook for world economy

The outlook for the world economy this year has dimmed in the face of chronically high inflation, rising interest rates and uncertainties resulting from the collapse of two big American banks

The Independent UK

Bristol-based finance firm reports growth in SME lending

Ultimate Finance has said its has seen a rise in new business despite the uncertain economic outlook and higher interest rates

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TechScape: The end of the ‘free money’ era

In this week’s newsletter: From massive venture capital investment to sky-high salaries, the days of constant growth backed by low-cost loans may be over

The Guardian - UK

When will interest rates start to fall? New IMF prediction is good news for homeowners

In a new glimmer of hope, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week said interest rates in major economies are expected to fall back to pre-pandemic levels

Daily Mirror

UK on track to be worst-performing G7 economy this year, says IMF – as it happened

International Monetary Fund forecasts UK GDP will shrink by 0.3% in 2023, worse than other G7 countries

The Guardian - UK

Dollar Gains on Higher Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.48%. The dollar Monday moved moderately higher on carryover support from last Friday’s stronger-than-expected U.S. March payroll report, which bolstered the outlook for the Fed to keep raising interest rates. Also, a slump in stocks on Monday boosted the liquidity demand...

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Anwen Handmer bought this house two years ago but can't afford mortgage repayments, modifications

Anwen Handmer has worked hard to renovate her Bunbury home. But with interest rates rising, she says it's too expensive to live there.

ABC News

4 Best Growth Stocks to Buy for the Next 5 Years

With the Fed determined to curb inflation, high-interest rates are expected to stick around as it maintains its tough monetary policy stance. While this is expected to keep the stock market under pressure, investors should focus on their long-term portfolios and consider adding fundamentally strong growth stocks ASML Holding N.V.…

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2 Financial Stocks That Investors Are Shorting

Financial companies usually benefit from a rising interest rate environment due to the positive correlation of their revenues with interest rates. However, not all financial stocks are well-positioned to capitalize on the rising interest rates. It could be wise to steer clear of UMW Holdings (UWMC) and Upstart Holdings (UPST),…

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The Independent UK

New BOJ head says banks stable, rules out major policy shift

The new governor of Japan's central bank has signaled, once again, that he plans no drastic changes in its ultra-low interest rate policy

The New Daily

2023’s big battle: Inflation v Australia’s working poor

inflation and rising interest rates make Fair Work Commission's annual wage review a crucial decision as families face hip-pocket pain

Tribune News Service

Job market softens only a bit, keeping Fed on track for May hike

U.S. payrolls rose at a firm pace last month with the unemployment rate dropping again near record lows, paving the way for the Federal Reserve to increase interest rates at its next meeting.

The Independent UK

US adds 236,000 jobs in March as unemployment rate remains little changed

The lower job numbers come as a hot labour market cools down amid increasing interest rates

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The Guardian - US

US adds 236,000 jobs in March as labor market weakens

March saw fewer jobs added to economy compared with February as effects of Fed’s interest rate increases are felt

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The job market is cooling as higher interest rates and a slowing economy take a toll

U.S. employers added 236,000 jobs in March as hiring slowed from the previous month. Unemployment dipped to 3.5%, from 3.6% in February.

The Times of India

Delhi Police arrests 18 call centre employees who used Chinese loan app to defraud people

NEW DELHI: Eighteen people of a East of Kailash-based call centre, which operated under the guise of a financial company, were apprehended for allegedly defrauding people after giving them loans at low interest rates through a Chinese mobile application, officials said on Friday. They would first offer short-term loans at…

AAP

Gloomy global economy forecasted ahead of budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is warning of economic uncertainty with spiking global inflation and interest rates spurred by war in Ukraine ahead of the May budget.

Bangkok Post

Information disclosure is the key

Investment this year is fraught with risks. A number of factors, including rising interest rates, high inflation, an economic slowdown and most recently the banking crisis in the US and Europe, have influenced investment sentiment in stock markets since the beginning of 2023.

Fortune

The economy has a ‘throat ache’ that ‘could get worse before it gets better,’ top economist warns

EY-Parthenon’s Gregory Daco is worried about a recession amid stubborn inflation, rising interest rates, and the banking crisis.

The Guardian - UK

Global economy heading for weakest growth since 1990, says IMF boss

Kristalina Georgieva says slowdown last year after Covid pandemic and Russian invasion of Ukraine could persist for five years

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