The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

The Fed Looks Set To Hold Rates Steady, But September Is Starting To Look Different

With inflation remaining above target and energy market volatility adding new pressure, investors are increasingly betting that the central bank's could hike interest rates in September.

International Business Times · Jul 29

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Slip, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Rise as Investors Await Federal Reserve's Decision On Interest Rates—Ford, Bloom, Microsoft in Focus (UPDATED)

(Editor’s note: The lede, headline, futures and ETFs data were updated.)

Benzinga · Jul 29

Inflation clouds Fed decision despite hold expectations

The US Federal Reserve is expected to maintain current interest rates on Wednesday. Analysts anticipate some policymakers may dissent, advocating for a rate increase. Surging inflation, fueled by President Donald Trump's actions, is a significant concern for many. Policymakers worry about inflation expectations becoming unmoored from the two percent target.…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

The Federal Reserve Is Expected To Keep Rates On Hold. Here's Why Borrowing Costs May Stay High

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its July policy meeting, a move that would keep borrowing costs elevated for millions of Americans even as inflation has shown signs of easing.

International Business Times · Jul 28

Higher FCNR and NRE FD interest rates: This bank revises NRE rates to 7.60% and FCNR rates to 7.40%; check details

AU Small Finance Bank has raised interest rates on FCNR(B) and NRE fixed deposits. These new rates are effective from July 27, 2026, for specific tenures. The government's decision to bear hedging costs on FCNR deposits influenced this change. AU SFB also offers zero forex margin and bank charges on…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Over half of Australians surveyed don’t know how the RBA is fighting inflation – making it harder to beat

Tomorrow we’ll get the latest figures on inflation in Australia. That data will be critical in helping the Reserve Bank of Australia decide whether to lift interest rates again next month.

The Conversation · Jul 28

Elizabeth Warren Says Trump's Unfulfilled 10% Credit Card Rate Promise Has Cost Families $55B: The President Is 'Letting Wall Street Pad Its Profits'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday accused President Donald Trump of failing to deliver on his campaign promise to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, saying the delay has cost American families an additional $55 billion in interest payments.

Benzinga · Jul 28

Global Market: ECB may need more rate hikes to curb inflation risks, says Kazimir

Slovak central bank governor Peter Kazimir warned that the European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates at least once more to control inflation. He stressed that geopolitical risks and rising energy costs could force the ECB into further monetary tightening beyond current market expectations ahead of September.

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Gold slips as firm dollar weighs; focus turns to Fed meeting

Gold prices edged lower as the dollar strengthened, impacting bullion values. Markets are closely watching the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision for rate clues. President Trump urged the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates for the United States. China's gold imports via Hong Kong saw a significant year-on-year increase in…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

FDIC Publishes 2026 Risk Review Covering Funding, Interest Rate, and Credit Risks Facing Banks

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has released its 2026 Risk Review, an annual report examining the most significant risks facing the U.S. banking industry during 2025. The report focuses on three primary areas: funding risk, interest rate risk, and credit risk, providing an overview of how changing economic conditions…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 27