The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Editorial: Why it’s not such a wonderful life when real-time panic causes bank runs

George Bailey knew how to fend off a bank run. When the citizens of Bedford Falls ran to the bank to demand a return of their deposits, they encountered George, in the form of Jimmy Stewart, guarding the vault with a moral lesson.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 15, 2023

Rising bank profits highlight tensions between competition watchdogs and central banks

With soaring mortgage rates expected to strain household budgets, there are calls – including from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand – for the Commerce Commission to investigate bank profits.

The Conversation · Mar 15, 2023

Michael Pascoe: Time for Baby Boomers to admit they had it much, much better than it is now

Yes, Boomers’ interest rates were higher, but the cost of housing was much, much lower and disposable income was not as low.

The New Daily · Mar 14, 2023

US inflation slows to 6% annual rate amid looming banking crisis

The Fed’s target of bringing inflation to 2% could see dramatic change in tumultuous aftermath of Silicon Valley Bank collapse

The Guardian - US · Mar 14, 2023

The Fed already had a tough inflation fight. Now, it must deal with banks collapsing

Consumer prices in February were 6% higher than a year ago, as inflation continues to ease. The data comes just days after the collapse of two regional lenders is roiling the banking system.

WEKU · Mar 14, 2023

3 Best Stocks to Buy and Hold for a Lifetime

With inflation still alarmingly high, the Fed is poised to raise interest rates further. This is predicted to keep the stock market volatile. Amid this, investors should focus on their long-term strategies and buy fundamentally strong stocks Visa (V), Pfizer (PFE), and Molina Healthcare (MOH), which have solid growth potential.…

StockNews.com · Mar 14, 2023

3 Stocks That Could Take Your Portfolio to the Next Level in 2023

Following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony on monetary policy last week and February’s job report showing more job creation than expected, the probability of the Fed increasing interest rates have risen. However, given the rosy long-term prospects of the tech industry, fundamentally strong stocks Fortinet (FTNT), Teradata (TDC), and Box…

StockNews.com · Mar 14, 2023

What to know about the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, takeover and fallout

President Biden urged calm as markets roiled over the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. After the FDIC takeover, customers of the bank have full access to their deposits.

WEKU · Mar 14, 2023

Could interest rates in Australia fall after the collapse of two US banks?

If the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) wanted an excuse to end interest rate hikes, the collapse of two US banks just gave it one.

ABC News · Mar 14, 2023

Asian shares extend losses as US banking worries persist

Asian shares have fallen as investors around the world watch to see what's next following the second- and third-largest bank failures in U.S. history

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023