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The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Bank of England expected to raise interest rates to 13-year high

Economists predict minimum 0.25 point rise as households contend with cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK

Rising interest rates in US will hinder foreign economies

When the Federal Reserve raises interest rates — as it did Wednesday — the impact doesn’t stop with U.S. homebuyers paying more for mortgages or Main Street business owners facing costlier bank loans

The Independent UK

Fed orders biggest interest rate hike since 2000 to combat inflation

WASHINGTON — For the first time in 22 years, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday pushed up interest rates by a full half-percentage point — a significant escalation of its efforts to get control of troublingly high inflation.

Los Angeles Times

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More interest rate hikes are coming, and housing affordability is about to get crunched

Rock-bottom rates provided a buffer to soaring house prices, but that is over. Repaying a mortgage will be harder than ever

The Guardian - AU

Federal Reserve hikes official interest rates by 0.5 per cent, ASX rises, Dow Jones jumps 900 points

The US Federal Reserve has increased official interest rates by 0.5 per cent and flagged that more such rises are likely. Meanwhile, the Australian market has followed Wall Street higher.

ABC News

Thai interest rate policy needs changing

On March 16, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the US equivalent of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee, raised its policy interest rate (Fed Funds Rate) by 25 basis points from 0.00%-0.25% to 0.25%-0.50% to tame rising inflation.

Bangkok Post

US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates to tackle inflation

The US Federal Reserve has hiked interest rates by half a percentage point - double its usual rate - to tackle the country’s highest level of inflation in 40 years. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said it was 'essential' to lower inflation and reduce hardship for American families. Thomas Costerg, Senior…

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How people feel about the increased cash rate

In the middle of the election, increased interest rates have caused a variety of reactions.

The Canberra Times

Fed makes biggest rate hike since 2000 to combat inflation

Los Angeles Times

Inevitable increase: On RBI’s interest rate hike

The RBI’s increase in interest rates was long overdue

The Hindu

Federal Reserve raises interest rates by half point to fight inflation

Largest increase in 22 years comes as inflation is highest in four decades

The Independent UK

The Fed raises interest rates by the most in over 20 years to fight inflation

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, in an effort to cool off demand and lower inflation. Consumer prices have been rising at the fastest pace in 40 years.

WEKU

How to save more when inflation makes your money count less

During inflation, consumers can adjust their spending and saving strategies to help lessen the impact that inflation has on the value of their money

The Independent UK

Morrison, Albanese pitch plans for economy

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese are emphasising their economic credentials, against a backdrop of rising interest rates and cost of living pressures.

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The Guardian - AU

Worried about rising interest rates? Here’s what experts suggest

Be prepared to switch lenders, cut other spending, potentially fix your loan and, if all else fails, seek help

Daily Mirror

Halifax accidently tells customers the Bank of England has raised interest rates

In March, interest rates went up from 0.5% to 0.75% - their highest level since March 2020 as the Bank of England sought to cool rising inflation. It's set to be followed by another rate rise on Thursday this week, and several more in the coming months

Daily Mirror

Bank of England tipped to raise interest rates to 1% today - how it would affect you

The Bank of England is set to raise interest rates again from 0.75% to 1%. This will have an affect on people's savings, mortgages and pension pots. Here's how you could be affected

The Guardian - UK

Independence day: why Gordon Brown gave the Bank the right to set interest rates

Analysis: New Labour’s chancellor revealed his plan to a surprised Eddie George and his private secretary, now governor, Andrew Bailey

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Benzinga

India's Biggest IPO Enjoys Analyst Confidence Thanks To Attractive Valuation, Retail Investor Discount

India's largest IPO has started taking orders from individuals and other categories after attracting anchor investors, Bloomberg reports. Retail investors can place their orders for shares of India's state-controlled Life Insurance Corporation until May 9. Also Read: India's Largest IPO Raises $736M Ahead of Listing, Attracts Foreign Investment Retail investors will be allocated 35%…

Benzinga

Fed Expected To Hike Interest Rate By Half Percentage Point To Curb Inflation

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by half of a percentage point and announce the start of reductions to its $9 trillion balance sheet as U.S. central bankers work to combat high inflation.

Tribune News Service

Stuart Rothenberg: Inflation, recession and the 2022 midterms

With six months to go until the 2022 midterm elections, the economic indicators continue to deteriorate for Democrats. While unemployment remains low and the economy continues to grow (except for a recent hiccup that few take seriously), inflation is up dramatically, and interest rates are spiking.

ABC News

Recession is necessary and 'ordinary people will suffer the most', warns investment guru

World-renowned contrarian investor Marc Faber says the failure of central banks to start raising interest rates sooner will lead to recession and an implosion in asset prices.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live: US rates to jump, oil rises as EU sanctions Russia, new boss at Aston Martin

The focus of global stock markets is on the Federal Reserve ahead of the biggest hike in US interest rates in over two decades.

ABC News

ANZ half-year profit jumps; ASX loses ground after Wall Street makes modest gains

As the big four banks lift interest rates following the Reserve Bank's move, ANZ posts a rise in half year profit, the ASX loses early gains and investors await an expected rate increase from the US Federal Reserve.

ABC News

Higher interest rates and mortgage repayments will be 'the new normal' for home owners in 2022, analyst says

The Reserve Bank's 25-basis point increase is just the first of many on the horizon, and Queensland homeowners need to brace for higher home loan repayments over the next 18 months, a leading property analyst says.

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