The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Only the Middle East crisis is preventing a drop in UK interest rates

Bank’s wariness about inflationary pressures from the conflict lie behind decision to hold steady at 3.75%

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% despite inflation risks

Although UK inflation fell in June, the Bank of England held interest rates steady as renewed conflict in the Middle East and volatile energy prices clouded the outlook.

Euronews · Jul 30

Bank holds interest rates as energy and memory chips set to lift inflation

A majority of the central bank’s nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee voted in favour of keeping interest rates at 3.75%.

Evening Standard · Jul 30

US Stock Market: JP Morgan brings forward Fed rate hike call to December after July policy meeting

J.P. Morgan has brought forward its forecast for the next US Federal Reserve rate hike to December 2026 after the Fed held interest rates steady in July. The brokerage cited persistent inflation risks, while market expectations and analyst views remain divided over the policy outlook.

The Economic Times · Jul 30

US borrowing costs hit 19-year high as Fed holds interest rates

Bank’s chair pledges to keep up fight against inflation but decision brings fears of a failure to keep pace

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Bank of England holds interest rates despite Iran war inflation threat - as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as three members of monetary policy committee vote to raise rates

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Bitcoin hovers near $64K after Fed decision; futures open interest hits 2-month high

Bitcoin hovered near $64,000 after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%, while futures open interest climbed to a two-month high, signalling higher leveraged activity. Bitcoin traded at $64,062, up 0.26% in 24 hours, while Ethereum slipped 0.07%. Among major altcoins, BNB, Solana and Tron gained, whereas…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

US Stock Market: Trump backs Warsh as Fed’s hawkish tilt raises rate hike odds

President Trump supports Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh despite policy disagreements. Warsh maintains a cautious stance on monetary easing, differing from Trump's calls. The central bank kept interest rates unchanged at its latest policy meeting. Some Federal Open Market Committee members favored a rate increase due to inflation concerns. Financial…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

US Stock Market: Warsh faces early Fed dissent as three policymakers push for rate hike

New Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh faces significant early policy disagreements. Three members opposed the central bank's decision to keep interest rates unchanged. This level of dissent is historically uncommon for a new Fed chair. Previous leaders like Janet Yellen and Jerome Powell experienced less initial opposition. These divisions suggest…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Sensex rises 274 points, Nifty closes above 24,300 after Fed keeps rates unchanged

Indian stock markets extended gains on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve paused interest rates. However, some policymakers signaled a potential rate hike later this year. Broader markets experienced declines while select large-cap stocks led the Sensex higher. Rising Brent crude prices and a split Fed decision present significant headwinds…

The Economic Times · Jul 30