The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Inflation Rose Less Than Expected Last Month. Now a Top Trump Official Says The Fed Must Act Accordingly

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said there is no argument to raise interest rates after inflation rose less than expected in June.

International Business Times · Jul 15

3 Gold Stocks Under $5 With Massive Upside

Central banks keep buying gold despite cooling inflation. Gold Royalty, Americas Gold and Silver, and B2Gold offer revenue-generating exposure to gold and silver, all trading under $5.

MarketBeat · Jul 15

PFC raises USD 300 mn via bonds carrying floating interest rates

Power Finance Corporation has successfully secured USD 300 million via floating rate notes set to mature in July 2029. These instruments adhere to the Reserve Bank of India's guidelines for external borrowing. The funds raised will be allocated effectively in accordance with these regulations, with the bonds slated for listing…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Global Market: UK bond yields hit one-month high as Middle East tensions boost rate-hike expectations

Middle East tensions are driving oil prices higher and impacting global energy supplies. This surge in oil prices is fueling inflation concerns and influencing monetary policy expectations. Investors now anticipate the Bank of England will maintain elevated interest rates for a longer duration. Higher bond yields signal increased borrowing costs…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

US Stock Market: Dollar rally gains support as global pension funds unwind FX hedges, easing pressure on greenback

Major pension funds are reducing currency hedges, which supports the U.S. dollar's rally. This shift occurs as hedging costs rise due to widening U.S. interest rate differentials. The dollar has also regained its safe-haven status after recent global events. Higher U.S. rates and strong equity returns are underpinning the greenback…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Global Market Today: Asian shares trade mixed; Brent climbs past $85

Oil prices climbed amid escalating US-Iran tensions and concerns over supply disruptions. Treasury yields rose as traders considered potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Asian shares showed mixed performance, influenced by a tech stock sell-off. Investors now await US inflation data and Fed Chair Warsh's testimony. These events…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Forget Interest Rates: Bank Earnings Could Reveal the Next Catalyst for Financial ETFs

For the past two years, investors have largely viewed bank stocks and financial ETFs through the lens of interest rates. But as second-quarter earnings begin, that narrative is changing. Strong trading revenue, a rebound in investment banking, record IPO activity and improving commercial lending are emerging as the sector’s primary…

Benzinga · Jul 13

Cathie Wood Says AI Productivity Boom Could Push Long-Term Interest Rates Lower

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said artificial intelligence-driven productivity could push long-term interest rates lower, drawing parallels with the Industrial Revolution as companies pass efficiency gains on to consumers through lower prices.

Benzinga · Jul 13

Gold prices fall by Rs 2,000/10 grams, silver dips by Rs 5,400/kg as rising oil prices spur rate hike bets. Should you sell?

Gold and silver prices extended losses on the MCX for a second straight session on Monday amid rising oil prices triggered by fears of a Strait of Hormuz closure. Higher crude prices raised concerns over persistent inflation and prolonged high interest rates, weighing on precious metals.

The Economic Times · Jul 13

'Trump's Tariffs and Federal Purge': The Hidden Economic Toll Tapering American Hiring Revealed

US jobless claims dipped to 215,000 as layoffs stay low, but hiring is slowing under Donald Trump's tariffs, federal purge and high interest rates, raising questions about the recovery's strength.

International Business Times UK · Jul 11