New report shows inflation cooling, but some prices remain high The data comes as the Fed is likely to keep interest rates steady for the first time in 15 months. Axios · Jun 13, 2023
UK short-term borrowing costs surge above Truss-era highs; US inflation falls to 4% – as it happened UK interest rates expected to hit 5.5% by December after regular pay grows by a record, sending two-year bond yields soaring The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2023
Mortgage turmoil deepens as Santander pulls loans and interest rates could rise again Soaring cost of home loans is ‘very important’ issue says HSBC UK boss The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023
Guardian Essential poll: voters trust Labor over Coalition to manage cost of living and inflation Poll also shows support for government initiatives to regulate artificial intelligence The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2023
Bank of England rates-setter says further hikes may be needed Jonathan Haskel suggests surging borrowing costs for households is a price worth paying to tackle inflation The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023
Mortgage mayhem: NatWest increases rates as Santander temporarily pulls some deals – as it happened Bank of England policymaker Jonathan Haskel says interest rates may need to rise higher, as mortgage providers raise rates or withdraw deals The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023
The eternal joust over rate hikes Some industry leaders are concerned about higher interest rates affecting businesses, especially small ones, in addition to weakening the purchasing power of homebuyers. Bangkok Post · Jun 11, 2023
Interest rates could hit two-decade high by August as mortgage stress soars Australians struggling with the highest interest rates in a decade are being warned to expect one or two more mortgage bill hikes. The New Daily · Jun 11, 2023
Average homeowner pays £223 a week 'mortgage penalty' as interest rates triple This equates to £7,000 a year and the the 'reckless economic gamble' taken by the Conservatives during September’s mini-Budget has been blamed Wales Online · Jun 10, 2023
Asian equities gain on hopes for Fed pause RECAP: Most Asia-Pacific equity markets rose on Friday to their highest level since mid-February, taking cues from an overnight Wall Street rally as bets firmed that the US Federal Reserve would not raise interest rates next week. Bangkok Post · Jun 9, 2023
Bank of England interest rates announcement to be made in June - what to expect Experts have warned that inflation may not have fallen low enough to prevent another hike in interest rates Manchester Evening News · Jun 9, 2023
Interest rate hikes have barely begun to hit households, top economist warns “Higher interest rates will soon bite harder” Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2023
HSBC pulls mortgage products and Nationwide hikes deals over fears of rate rises HSBC has removed its "new business" residential and buy-to-let products, while Nationwide increased its fixed rates as well as reducing some rates on trackers Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2023
Labour in major economic U-turn as it delays flagship £28bn ‘green prosperity plan’ Rachel Reeves blamed Tory government for ‘crashing economy’ as party rowed back on key pledge The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2023 Mortgage turbulence continues as HSBC pulls deals; UK house prices ‘to fall 10%’ – business live HSBC temporarily removes mortgage products for new customers, as borrowers face higher rates
Barchart · Jun 9, 2023 The US Dollar is Ready to Flex its Muscle, Again The United States dollar is the world's most dominant reserve currency, accounting for over 60% of all foreign exchange reserves held by central banks around the globe. The King of currencies has a seasonal buy that may advance it to higher levels.
Zenger · Jun 8, 2023 Harvard Professor Rogoff Says Fed Won’t Have It Easy Keeping Inflation At 2% In ‘Changed World’ The U.S. will have major trouble getting to 2% as it may take over a year to reach their goal and avoid a government default.
The Week · Jun 8, 2023 Annuity vs. drawdown: what’s the best way to access retirement savings? Rising interest rates have made annuities a more attractive option for retirees accessing their pension, but it is important to choose the right route for you.
Liverpool Echo · Jun 8, 2023 Bank of England: When will UK interest rates go down? Martin Lewis has shared his verdict as the base rate is expected to rise
StockNews.com · Jun 8, 2023 3 Insurance Stocks to Buy With Great Momentum and Growth Insurers typically benefit from rising interest rates. The recently released strong macroeconomic data has increased the odds of another rate hike in June. Therefore, it could be wise to buy insurance stocks Fairfax Financial Holdings (FRFHF), Universal Insurance (UVE), and Heritage Insurance (HRTG), given their strong momentum and growth prospects.…
Barchart · Jun 8, 2023 Stocks Move Lower Before the Open as Investors Weigh Interest Rate Outlook June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are down -0.06%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM23) are down -0.10% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices finished the regular session mixed as an unexpected Bank of Canada rate increase forced investors to recalibrate their expectations regarding the Federal Reserve interest…
Wales Online · Jun 8, 2023 Martin Lewis issues advice on fixing mortgage rates as interest goes up 'The one bit of certainty at the moment is that it will be uncertain'
Fortune · Jun 8, 2023 McKinsey Global Institute sees 4 possible scenarios for the economy by 2030. Only one leads to long-term growth The economic, banking, and investment landscape of the next decade is likely to look materially different from the recent past.
Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023 BoT: Government change not a factor in rate policy The Bank of Thailand says there is no need to wait and see what policies are formulated by the new government before deciding whether or not to raise interest rates further.
Barchart · Jun 8, 2023 Stocks Little Changed Before the Open as Investors Weigh Interest Rate Outlook June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are up +0.05%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM23) are up +0.15% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices finished the regular session mixed as an unexpected Bank of Canada rate increase forced investors to recalibrate their expectations regarding the Federal Reserve interest…