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New data shows the economy is going to slow significantly over the coming two years

ABS and CommSec data shows there are already signs of a slowdown as average household spending goes up 15 per cent in the past five years.

ABC News

Here are the key factors that influence your mortgage interest rate

Some examples of the market conditions that can impact mortgage interest rates include inflation and the actions of the Federal Reserve.

Fortune

Negative equity is looming for some home owners – but you only need to worry if you need to sell

It feels like a perfect storm is building. The rising cost of living and higher interest rates are putting household budgets under stress, and falling house prices could push some home owners into negative equity.

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High Interest Rates Bad News For Upstart And Affirm — What Investors Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings

With consumers becoming more aware of their spending habits in times of economic contraction and rising prices, companies built around personal lending can expect to experience hard times.

Benzinga

These 3 European Companies Could See Their Dividend-Paying Stocks Benefiting From Strong Dollar

As the war in Ukraine rages on, European companies are facing a tough macroeconomic environment with global interest rates rising, a strong dollar weakening the euro, and supply chain crunches.

Benzinga

The mortgage rate rollercoaster

It's a housing crisis of a different kind - house prices are falling and interest rates are rising.

Newsroom.co.nz

Taxing banks' excessive profits – be careful what you wish for

Hard-working New Zealanders will suffer the consequences of bank windfall taxes: higher interest rates, monetary policies frustrated, and a weaker financial system.

Newsroom.co.nz

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1 ETF It Would Be Smart to Avoid as the Fed Raises Rates

The Fed has raised interest rates six times this year to control persistent inflation. As long-term bonds are more sensitive to rate hikes than their short- and medium-term counterparts, the iShares 20+ Years Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) might be best avoided now. Read on….

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Bank of England will raise interest rates again, says chief economist

Huw Pill says there is ‘still more to do’ on tackling inflation despite risks of prolonged recession

The Guardian - UK

More interest rates rises to come, warns Bank of England economist

Huw Pill, chief economist at the Bank of England, said we ‘cannot declare victory’ yet against inflation.

The Independent UK

Persimmon reports sales and price fall as UK property market dips

Housebuilder says cancellation rate has risen sharply because of interest rates and economic uncertainty

The Guardian - UK

In defence of RBA Governor Philip Lowe: an easy scapegoat for record interest rate rises

Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe is getting terrible press, most of it undeserved.

The Conversation

Compare These 2 Healthcare REITs Have High Yields As They Report Earnings

The iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (ARCA: REZ) is down over 31% year-to-date, as real estate investment trusts (REITs) are some of the most sensitive assets to changes in interest rates.

Benzinga

Large tax rises from Jeremy Hunt ‘could put UK at risk of deeper slowdown’

Such a move may force Bank of England to rethink interest rates approach, says its chief economist

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Millions of homes have no cash to fall back on as cost of living crisis wipes out savings

Nine million Brits have no cash at all in the bank to help with unexpected costs as prices soar, with no other option that to get into debt, financial experts say

The Conversation

Rising interest rates: why the Bank of England has increased rates again and what to expect next

The Bank of England has increased UK interest rates by 0.75%, the biggest increase in 30 years. A year ago the interest rate was 0.1%, today it is 3%.

Tribune News Service

Biggest winners and losers from the Fed’s interest rate hike

The Federal Reserve announced that it’s raising interest rates by 0.75 percentage point, following its November 1-2 meeting, bumping the federal funds rate to a target range of 3.75% to 4%. It’s the fourth straight time the Federal Reserve has raised rates 75 basis points, as the central bank rapidly…

The Conversation

Fighting inflation doesn’t directly cause unemployment – but that's still the most likely outcome

You may have seen the news: in its attempts to tackle inflation, the Reserve Bank is going to increase unemployment. The idea can even seem to come right from the mouths of experts, including the bank’s governor, Adrian Orr. Speaking recently to an industry conference, he said:

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Vietnam central bank chief says it can provide liquidity to the banking system

HANOI; Vietnam's central bank is willing to provide liquidity to the local banking system, Governor Nguyen Thi Hong said on Sunday, as lenders face pressure from higher interest rates and tightening credit conditions.

The Guardian - UK

Britons turn to credit cards and loans to cover basics as cost of living crisis bites

Higher interest rates will plunge borrowers into debt as they seek to plug gap between income and outgoings, charities warn

The Guardian - UK

We’ve a dire lack of workers, and putting a load of them on the dole won’t help

The real reason for last week’s rate rise was to boost unemployment and keep a lid on wage demands. But the government could instead increase the supply of labour

Tribune News Service

Is the US already in a recession? Economists and biz leaders disagree

Most Americans think the U.S. is in a recession right now.

Bangkok Post

TMBThanachart Bank anticipates loan interest rate rise

TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) expects to increase its loan interest rates by at least 0.5-0.6% next year, in line with the Bank of Thailand's monetary policy normalisation.

Daily Mirror

Former Bank of England Governor says Brexit partly to blame for soaring interest rates

Mark Carney, who ran the central bank until March 2020, said the UK’s decision to leave the EU had devalued the pound which put upward pressure on inflation

The Guardian - AU

Can Labor provide cost-of-living relief without feeding inflation and interest rates? An expert panel responds

Anthony Albanese says the government can’t afford to provide energy payments or other relief because to do so would put even more pressure on the RBA to raise interest rates – is he right? Three economists have their say

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