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Federal Reserve hikes interest rates 0.75 per cent for second time in two months

Another ‘unusually large’ hike possible to tackle inflation, depending on data, but increases will likely slow, says Fed Chair Powell

The Independent UK

US Fed raises interest rates another 0.75 points, sees economy softening

A series of rate hikes, intended to bring down inflation, have increased the risk the United States will fall into recession.

Axios

The RBA is increasing interest rates to counter inflation – but it will also slow wages growth

Combined with major price increases on essential items, the RBA’s policies will deliver a brutal whack to lower-income households

The Guardian - AU

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Why a universal job guarantee beats the basic income pipe dream

With the current cost-of-living crisis resulting in dramatic inflation, higher interest rates and a looming recession, people have been searching for solutions to the economic crisis. A universal job guarantee may just be the answer we’re looking for, especially since Canada lost 43,000 jobs in June.

The Conversation

Will Federal Reserve Raise Interest Rates 0.75% or 1.00%? Here's What Analysts Are Saying Ahead Of Fed Meeting

The FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) will announce if it is deciding to raise the federal funds rate Wednesday, July 27 with an announcement at 2 p.m. ET. Here’s a look at what major analysts are expecting the rate hike to look like.

Benzinga

Fed set to impose another big rate hike to fight inflation

The Federal Reserve is under pressure to continue raising interest rates aggressively with inflation at a four-decade high, the job market strong and consumers still spending

The Independent UK

Treasurer warns of economic blow worth billions – and it has already started

Australia's economy is being dealt a massive blow by fast-rising interest rates and slowing global growth, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will warn on Thursday.

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Property experts explain how to beat competition to secure your dream home and four other tips

Earlier this month, house prices increased for the seventh consecutive time, while interest rates went up for the fifth time in June

Daily Mirror

Australia's rising inflation lifts risk of 4th rate hike

Australian inflation is rising farther, according to new data that increases the likelihood of the central bank next week hiking interest rates for a fourth consecutive month

The Independent UK

Tisco ESU tips healthcare, tech amid recession fears

Tisco Economic Strategy Unit (Tisco ESU) recommends investing in healthcare and tech stocks as it expects the US Federal Reserve to increase interest rates by another 75 basis points at its meeting on July 27, raising the risk of recession.

Bangkok Post

Turkey launched an unusual experiment to fight inflation by cutting interest rates. This is how it spectacularly backfired

While many countries around the world are jacking up interest rates in an attempt to curb inflation, Turkey is trying an unorthodox approach: Its central bank is refusing to touch them.

ABC News

‘Calicut varsity incurred losses by depositing funds in bank’

Interest rates given were less than that of treasury accounts, says AG’s report

The Hindu

Auction clearance rates tumble as rising interest rates sap Australian homebuyers’ appetite

CoreLogic data for June quarter highlights ‘tougher seller conditions’ with house prices in Sydney and Melbourne roughly in line with a year ago

The Guardian - AU

Two sides of Trussonomics: tax cuts and higher interest rates

Select band of economists back Liz Truss’s tax plan, but Rishi Sunak’s team say it could cost homeowners £6,600 a year

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Evening Standard

Why nobody is interested in rising interest rates

Mortgage interest rates are set to rise significantly over the coming months, and this will be brutal for many UK households. But talking up the coming crisis makes forecasters deeply unpopular—and actually the more it’s talked about, the worse it may get, argues Greg Marsh

The New Daily

Auction sales plunge as property downturn bites

Australians are rushing to auction their homes as the property market sours - but new data reveals many are finding it much harder to sell.

The Conversation

Dispirited homebuyers show why Fed's unprecedented fight against inflation is beginning to succeed

I’ve studied finance and financial markets since the 1970s, and I have never seen the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy get such prominent news coverage as it has this past year.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s been tough’: UK mortgage brokers chase deals as interest rates soar

Advisers and banks struggle with demand as buyers chase dwindling number of low-rate mortgages

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‘Uncharted territory’: Five key takeaways on US inflation

What consumers feeling the pain of rising food and fuel prices need to know.

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? Whoever wins faces a bleak economic outlook

Inflation and a cost of living crisis mean the new PM will have little time to produce a feelgood factor

The Independent UK

Liz Truss tax cuts could see interest rates hit 7 per cent, her own economic adviser admits

The Cardiff University professor also said he advocates ‘thinning out’ workers’ rights

Miami Herald

The Week Ahead: Fed looking for the right number on interest rates

What are 25 basis points worth? What message does a quarter percentage point rise in short-term interest rates send to investors, companies and consumers?

The Independent UK

Boost for savers as interest rates rise for 1.3 million people

The rise will be the highest in almost a decade for the government-backed banks 25 million customers

The Guardian - UK

Rising interest rates will hit already weak UK economy, output shows

Latest snapshot of private sector activity reveals manufacturing and services struggling with rising costs

Asharq Al-Awsat

High Interest Rates to Boost Profitability of Saudi Banks

Fitch Ratings predicted that higher oil prices and interest rates will enhance the profitability of Saudi banks during 2022-2023. This comes at a time when the loan-to-deposit ratio of Saudi banks is at its highest level in 15 years. Fitch said that a 200bp increase in interest rates would boost…

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