The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Rising oil prices could force up UK interest rates, say economists

Bank of England expected to keep rates on hold on Thursday but renewed Iran conflict casts shadow over energy costs

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26

Bank set to hold interest rates despite intensifying Middle East war

Economists have said they still expect a majority of the Bank’s rate-setting committee to opt to keep the base interest rate at 3.75%.

Evening Standard · Jul 26

Interest rates expected to be held as inflation predicted to rise again

Economists have said they still expect a majority of the Bank’s rate-setting committee to opt to keep the base interest rate at 3.75 per cent

The Independent UK · Jul 26

Global market: Euro zone bond yields ease after multi-year highs as oil retreats below $100

Euro zone government bond yields decreased slightly on Friday. This followed a pullback in oil prices and ongoing inflation concerns. Investors are assessing the outlook for interest rates after recent market movements. The European Central Bank kept rates unchanged but signaled potential future hikes. Bond markets experienced selling pressure due…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

A $100 question and all you need to know about markets for next week

Global markets face a pivotal week as the Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan and Bank of England meet against the backdrop of the Middle East conflict, oil prices above $100 and fresh US tariffs. Investors will also track Big Tech earnings, inflation data and central bank signals for clues on…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

'The demographic dividend of the last 40 years is ending': JPMorgan says the world is running out of the two things that kept interest rates down

"The demographic dividend that characterized the last 40 years is ending," the J.P. Morgan note reads.

Fortune · Jul 24

Global Market: Japanese investors dump overseas bonds as rising crude revives inflation fears

Japanese investors sold foreign bonds at the fastest pace in nearly three months during the week ended July 18 as surging oil prices revived inflation concerns and reinforced expectations of higher global interest rates for longer. They also turned net sellers of foreign equities, while overseas investors trimmed their exposure…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Global Market: Japan's core inflation picks up in June; BOJ rate outlook keeps markets on edge

Japan's core consumer inflation rose to 1.6% in June. This increase occurred while food prices eased and service inflation slowed. Underlying inflation, excluding food and fuel, also saw a slight decrease. Economists anticipate stronger inflationary pressures later this year due to rising energy costs. The Bank of Japan will consider…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Global Market: US urges BOJ to keep raising rates, flags persistent yen weakness despite narrower yield gap

The US Treasury Department has urged the Bank of Japan to continue raising interest rates. This action aims to control inflation expectations and reduce excessive yen currency volatility. The yen has weakened significantly, reaching a 40-year low against the US dollar recently. Higher prices are impacting Japanese households' purchasing power…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Gold prices fall Rs 3,500/10 gram in 2 days, silver down Rs 8,700/kg as oil hits $100 again. Time to sell precious metals?

Gold and silver prices fell for a second straight session on the MCX as Brent crude climbed above $100 a barrel, stoking inflation concerns and boosting expectations that global interest rates could stay higher for longer. Investors also awaited next week's Federal Reserve policy decision.

The Economic Times · Jul 24