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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.

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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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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

Evening Standard

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 Independent 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%

The Guardian - UK

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

Dublin Live

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 Independent UK

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.

The New Daily

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.

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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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The Independent UK

We need to be prepared for what Trussonomics will mean

What we are about to get is the exact opposite of Thatcherism: an inflationary boom where we try to live beyond our means, but delivered with Thatcheresque determination, writes Sean O’Grady

Bangkok Post

Asia stocks tumble to lowest since May 2020 on strong dollar pain

A fresh sell-off hit Asian equities on Wednesday as concerns over a stronger dollar and rising global interest rates added to pressure on capital flows.

The Independent UK

Asian shares decline on Wall Street losses, rate worries

Asian shares are mostly lower, as pessimism prevailed about higher interest rates ahead and Wall Street continued a slump

Bangkok Post

Bank of Thailand to hike rates gradually to contain inflation

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will raise interest rates gradually to curb inflation risks and ensure a smooth recovery as the economy is expected to return to pre-coronavirus-pandemic levels late this year or early next year, BoT governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said.

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It's Time to Abandon These 2 Cruise Ship Stocks

High inflation, rising interest rates, increased borrowing costs, and recession fears have posed significant challenges for the cruise shipping industry. With the macroeconomic environment expected to remain uncertain, fundamentally weak cruise shipping stocks Carnival Corporation (CCL) and Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) are expected to remain under pressure. So, we think…

Tribune News Service

Why are mortgage rates up but interest on your savings isn’t? What to know after Fed hikes

Why are you getting virtually no interest on your savings?

The Guardian - AU

Economists predict slowdown for Australian economy as interest rates continue to rise

Soaring commodity exports and positive agricultural forecast expected to be balanced by Reserve Bank’s moves to counter inflation

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