‘It left me with nothing’: the debt trap of payday loans Some payday loans have interest rates as high as 664% – but now Minnesota will cap them at 36%, in line with some other states The Guardian - US · Jun 2, 2023
What is behind a rise in evictions and what does it means for the rental sector? No-fault evictions are on the increase even as the Government prepares to ban the practice. The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
Barbara Corcoran says it’s a ‘good time to buy’ because home prices are going to ‘explode’ when mortgage rates drop As a guest on Good Morning America, Barbara Corcoran spilled all her housing tips. Fortune · Jun 2, 2023
'What’s happening in the office sector is apocalyptical': This commercial real estate CEO says the crash has already started "The wings of the plane are on fire, the plane is coming down. It’s just a matter of how hard it’s going to hit," says CRE executive Fred Cordova. Fortune · Jun 1, 2023
Why UK inflation is so high compared to EU and US and what to do about it Britain has a bigger inflation problem than either the US or the eurozone, according to Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann. The Conversation · Jun 1, 2023
House prices falling at their fastest rate in nearly 14 years as buyers reel from higher interest rates Buyers ‘spooked’ by threat of yet more interest rate rise pain on mortgages Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2023
UK mortgage lending hits record low in sign of housing market stress Bank of England data shows sharp dip in borrowing as Nationwide says house prices falling at fastest annual rate since 2009 The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2023
Eurozone inflation falls to 6.1%; Brexit a ‘historic economic error’; US private payrolls rise – as it happened Eurozone inflation eased more than expected last month, as former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers warns Brexit helped to drive up UK inflation The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2023
Sri Lanka reduces interest rates for 1st time since bankruptcy as economy shows signs of rebounding Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has reduced its interest rates for the first time since the island nation declared bankruptcy last year The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023
British Land to drop out of FTSE 100 in reshuffle but Ocado survives Developer hit by higher interest rates and 2022’s mini-budget but online retailer buoyed by stronger sales at M&S The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023
Unexpected spike in London house sales as homemovers defy rising interest rates and a stagnant economy London property sales were 10 per cent above average for May despite soaring interest rates, falling demand and pressure on prices Evening Standard · May 31, 2023
UK and US poised to fall into recession as interest rates dampen growth Moody’s report shows weak growth across G20 as central banks move to reduce persistent high inflation The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023
4 Reasons Why You Should Consider Microlending To Fund Your Startup Starting a business is an exciting yet often overwhelming process. From securing capital to market research and more, there are many critical elements that must be in place before you can open your doors and begin operations. inkl · May 31, 2023
3 Stocks Investors Are Buying for Stability The odds of a further rate hike in June have increased due to stronger-than-expected economic figures. With the stock market expected to remain highly volatile amid growing inflationary pressures and rising interest rates, investors could consider buying fundamentally sound, stable stocks Hitachi (HTHIY), Honda Motor (HMC), and HOYA (HOCPY) for… StockNews.com · May 31, 2023
The Times of India · May 31, 2023 Economists see India’s first rate cut in 2024 for durable growth NEW DELHI: Economists see India’s central bank holding interest rates this year before cutting 25 basis points in the first quarter of next year as inflation moderates and the economy stays resilient, according to the latest Bloomberg survey results.
The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023 Philip Lowe ‘appalled’ by PwC scandal but says firm will continue to audit Reserve Bank At an estimates hearing on Wednesday, RBA governor also repeats the bank’s commitment to raising interest rates to reduce inflation
The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2023 Queensland LNP criticised for ‘failure of leadership’ on voice – as it happened This blog is now closed.
Kiplinger · May 30, 2023 A Guide to Debt: Good vs. Bad and Tips to Better Manage It Debt might help or hurt your long-term finances, so be mindful of its use.
Evening Standard · May 30, 2023 OPINION - The Standard View: A mortgage time bomb is poised to detonate over London A mortgage timebomb is poised to detonate. Since the Bank of England raised interest rates from 0.1 per cent to 4.5 per cent, research by the Resolution Foundation think-tank suggests that just a third of mortgage holders have been impacted. But that will not last.
Chronicle Live · May 29, 2023 Seven money changes coming in June including new DWP cost of living payment and Tesco Clubcard shake-up From Tesco Clubcard holders to the £150 disability cost of living payment, there are massive money shake-ups coming in June
StockNews.com · May 29, 2023 3 Value Stocks Investors Want Strong recent economic data and still-elevated inflation are expected to keep the Fed on track for another interest rate hike next month. With the stock market likely to remain volatile amid rising interest rates and other macro uncertainties, fundamentally sound stocks Astellas (ALPMY), Alkermes (ALKS), and AstroNova (ALOT), trading at…
Manchester Evening News · May 29, 2023 Seven money changes coming in June and how they'll impact your bank account The Bank of England will make an interest rate announcement and the latest inflation rate will be released
Daily Mirror · May 29, 2023 Seven money changes coming in June - including £150 payment and Tesco Clubcard shake-up We round up all the money changes and updates coming in June - from a huge shake-up of the Tesco Clubcard scheme, to the £150 disability cost of living payment and more
Daily Mirror · May 28, 2023 'Our Chancellor looks relaxed as higher interest rates push Britain into recession' Kevin Maguire writes that Jeremy Hunt is relaxed about plunging Britain into recession - no wonder Labour and Keir Starmer are enjoying healthy double-digit poll leads
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023 Terrible week for Sunak and Hunt puts election victory all but out of reach Praise from the IMF and optimism on inflation have given way to echoes of last autumn’s turmoil