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‘Unprecedented’: Housing crisis gets even worse as affordability plunges

Australia’s housing crisis is becoming even worse - despite falling property prices - according to new research.

The New Daily

Liz Truss energy support package ‘could add 2.5 per cent to interest rates’

‘Sensible’ to use windfall levy or solidarity taxes to limit extra borrowing, says thinktank

The Independent UK

The Bank of Canada's own policy is the reason why inflation is so high

The Bank of Canada has raised interest rates again in an effort to quell inflation. The central bank raised its policy rate by 0.75 percentage points on Sept. 7, bringing its benchmark overnight rate to 3.25 per cent. Economists are expecting the central bank to raise it again before the…

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'I'm An Aggressive Buyer' Of Income Real Estate, Billionaire Says, Anticipating 'A Lot' Of Inventory This Year

If you own a home or have been interested in buying one, you are aware of the sizeable U.S. residential real estate downturn. Sales numbers are dropping to their lowest rates since 2020, but interest rates continue to rise to around 5.6%. This scenario doesn’t mean investors should look to…

Benzinga

Westpac hikes interest rates; unleaded petrol falls to eight-month low

Shares in all of the big four banks have helped push up the ASX, as the last of them announces it is hiking interest rates.

ABC News

Central bankers talk tough, but they can’t fight inflation like this

Raising rates has no effect when the things that are rising in price the fastest, such as fuel and food, are essential purchases

The Guardian - UK

Fed's Decision To Raise Interest Rates 'Will Be Straightforward' And 'We're Not In A Recession': Fed Governor On Bringing Down Inflation

Investors are becoming friendlier with the idea of an interest rate hike this month, as more Fed governors continue to express their support for a third yearly increase to the federal funds rate.

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Rates, inflation and energy have investors' attention

RECAP: Global markets remained fixated this week on inflation, interest rates and energy prices. There was added drama in Britain, where the passing of Queen Elizabeth II came just two days after Prime Minister Liz Truss took office and announced a bold plan to cap soaring energy prices for two…

Bangkok Post

Inflation shows no sign of slowing down in America and interest rate hikes will likely continue, warns top US economist

Loretta Mester is one of the 12 people who determine the official interest rate in the United States, and she has a grim warning for American households already struggling to pay their bills.

ABC News

The Week Ahead: How the consumer is weathering inflation and supporting higher interest rates

Prices, spending and confidence — it’s the consumer in focus for investors and the Federal Reserve in the week ahead.

Miami Herald

Eurozone interest rates must continue to rise, says European Central Bank

Decision about how to fight inflation follows increase by unprecedented 0.75 percentage points

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England postpones next week’s interest rate decision after Queen’s death

A widely expected rise in interest rates has been put on hold due to the death of the Queen

Evening Standard

Bank of England delays interest rates announcement after Queen’s death

Meeting has been postponed for a week as nation mouns death of Her Majesty

The Independent UK

Which banks are passing on the latest RBA interest rate rise to mortgage holders? NAB kicked it off, then ANZ and Commonwealth followed suit

On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of Australia announced it was raising the cash rate to 2.35 per cent. But Australia's big four banks have been slow to respond.

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Evening Standard

Truss’ policy will suppress inflation but stoke interest rates

While the policy will reduce inflation in the near term, by supporting economic activity it will boost inflation further ahead

The Independent UK

Powell: Higher rates won't likely cause deep US recession

The last time the Federal Reserve faced inflation as high as it is now, in the early 1980s, it jacked up interest rates to double-digit levels — and in the process caused a deep recession and sharply higher unemployment

The Guardian - UK

ECB raises interest rates across eurozone by record margin

European Central Bank sets aside recession fears to increase rates by 0.75 of a percentage point to 1.25%

Dublin Live

ECB announces major increase in eurozone interest rates

The ECB lifted its deposit rate to 0.75% from zero and raised the main refinancing rate to 1.25%, which is their highest level since 2011

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The Independent UK

Fewer Americans apply for jobless aid last week

Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market remains continues to remain strong despite decades high inflation

The New Daily

Bank of Canada gives hope of better times, as oil continues to tumble

Central banks around the world are rising rates, but offering hope that the end is in sight, while crude oil hits a seven-month low.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live: ECB hikes rates by an unprecedented 0.75%, UK announces energy bill plan

The biggest single rate hike in the history of the European Central Bank and Liz Truss’s energy bill support package are the major areas of focus for traders today.

The Independent UK

European Central Bank to join US Fed in outsized rate hikes

Europe is going to see higher interest rates

ABC News

Philip Lowe says the Reserve Bank will do 'what is necessary' to combat 'scourge' of high inflation

The Reserve Bank governor says he remains "committed to doing what is necessary" to prevent the "scourge" of high inflation, but offers hints that the pace of rate rises might soon slow.

Bangkok Post

Banks push regulators to ease FIDF fees

The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) has discussed with regulators further easing of banks' contributions to the Financial Institution Development Fund (FIDF) as interest rates rise.

Newcastle Herald

Interest rates an 'outdated and unrealistic' weapon against inflation

A healthy economy needs a population that can aspire and afford to live at least reasonably, if not well.

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