The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

The biggest challenge facing US small businesses? Rising interest rates

Financial help is available to small businesses – but this funding is competitive, time-consuming and difficult to receive

The Guardian - US · Apr 30, 2023

These borrowers are facing a big jump in their mortgage repayments — but they feel they dodged a bullet

As hundreds of thousands of Australian households brace for a steep hike in their mortgage repayments, there are calls for lenders to better explain to prospective borrowers the risks of interest rate rises or other changes to their circumstances.

ABC News · Apr 29, 2023

Greens to introduce legislation to block Reserve Bank rate rises

n a move that runs counter to history and convention, the Greens will seek changes that would see interest rates capped and rents frozen.

The New Daily · Apr 29, 2023

A key inflation gauge tracked by Fed remained high in March

A key index of underlying inflation that is closely followed by the Federal Reserve remained elevated last month, keeping the Fed on track to raise interest rates next week for the 10th time since March of last year

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Danske Bank first quarter profits jump on increased transaction and interest rates

It made £48.9 million in the first three months of 2023

Birmingham Post · Apr 28, 2023

Hold: Why Investors Should Wait Before Buying These Momentum Stocks

Still-elevated inflation, rising interest rates, and volatile economic data are expected to keep the stock market under immense pressure in the near future. Despite showing strong momentum lately, it could be wise to wait before investing in fundamentally weak stocks Robinhood Markets (HOOD), Transocean (RIG), and Harbor Custom Development (HCDI).…

StockNews.com · Apr 27, 2023

All the DWP benefit payments, money changes and announcements that will affect your wallet in May

Many will receive their first Cost of Living payment in May as well as see an increase to their benefit payments

Manchester Evening News · Apr 27, 2023

Bank of England to announce May changes to interest rates

A change in interest rates will have a direct effect on mortgages and loans

Manchester Evening News · Apr 27, 2023

US economic growth likely slowed in January-March quarter

Despite surging interest rates, punishing inflation and global turbulence, the U.S. economy stood firm last year

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Offo sees slight dip in global oil prices

Global oil prices are expected to fall slightly as central banks continue to raise interest rates to tame high inflation, says the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo).

Bangkok Post · Apr 26, 2023