The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Bank of England to announce biggest hike in interest rates for 33 years

Food inflation soared to a record 11.6 per cent in October

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022

What cost of living crisis? Why live sports attendance is booming

The economy might be ailing and interest rates soaring, but the British love of live sport shows no sign of slowing down, says Matt Rogan

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2022

The UK economy is about to be thrown into a black hole – by its own government

It fits the definition of madness to propose more austerity. But that, along with higher interest rates, is what’s coming, says Guardian economics editor Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2022

What changes are banks making to interest rates?

A flurry of banks have passed on interest rate rises to borrowers after the Reserve Bank increased the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points on Tuesday.

ABC News · Nov 2, 2022

FTSE 100 Live: US interest rates hit 4%, Next posts sales update

Interest rates are today expected to jump 0.75% to 3% as the Bank of England steps up its fight against inflation.

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2022

Interest rates have gone up again, pushing some Australian mortgage borrowers beyond their 'stress test' limits

The latest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia means mortgage borrowers have been pushed to the limits — and beyond — of their "stress test" buffer.

ABC News · Nov 2, 2022

Powell likely to be pressed on whether Fed will slow hikes

Looming over the Federal Reserve meeting that ends Wednesday is a question of intense interest: Just how high will the Fed’s inflation-fighters raise interest rates — and might they slow their rate hikes as soon as next month

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022

House prices in mining towns rise as other areas of Australia fall

House prices in regional WA are rising as the latest interest rates hike pushes national prices down.

ABC News · Nov 2, 2022

First home buyer Brianna Lewis moved state, stopped her studies, all so she could buy a house

Brianna Lewis had to move away from her hometown of Newcastle to take on a job at an architectural firm in Launceston. But that didn't get her much closer to buying a home.

ABC News · Nov 1, 2022

How The 60/40 Portfolio Stacks Up With The S&P 500

A portfolio consisting of 60% stocks and 40% bonds had a golden age from the 1980s — until recently.The combination offers investors risk-adjusted returns that are frequently on par with, or greater to, those of the benchmark SP 500 Index.The 60/40 portfolio faced significant challenges this year due to ongoing…

Benzinga · Nov 1, 2022