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French national debt under presidents Chirac, Sarkozy, Hollande and Macron: a look at the numbers

French national debt has grown steadily over the last 30 years. It is the sum of all public deficits accumulated since the mid-1970s. To compare the amount of national debt to the government’s financing capacity, it is expressed as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) – debt-to-GDP ratio – which…

The Conversation

Is the Stock Market Set to Fall on September 5? Mark Your Calendars.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release its next Jobs Report on Sept. 5. The metrics included in that report have a direct impact on share prices and will likely affect whether the Fed chooses to lower interest rates later this month.

Barchart

Is the Australian sharemarket headed for a correction? Here’s one way to judge

The Australian sharemarket has had a remarkably strong run since December 2023, when the SP/ASX 200 index was around 7,000. In recent weeks the index topped 9,000 for the first time, a rise of about 16% on an annualised basis over this 21-month period.

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Small-Cap ETFs Just Became The Hot New Trade—Thanks To Powell

Small-cap stocks, which had been underperforming for months, are now gaining investor interest, with the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:IWM) drawing $1.5 billion in new inflows last week, according to FactSet data cited by Etf.com. The rally followed the Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole, which indicated that…

Benzinga

10 Loan Programs That Enrich Banks While Borrowers Struggle

Banks are masters of smiling while tightening the screws. On the surface, loan programs look like golden tickets to opportunity—buying a house, starting a business, or consolidating debt. Behind the glossy brochures and friendly branch managers, though, lie contracts engineered to keep banks flush with profits while borrowers drown in…

Everybody Loves Your Money

UK Govt Pledges To Keep Grip On Spending Ahead Of Budget

Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves on Wednesday promised to keep a "tight grip" on public spending as interest rates soar on the UK's long-term debt, and set November 26 for her annual budget speech.

International Business Times

Why SoFi Technologies Stock Is Under Pressure Today

SoFi Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:SOFI) shares are trading lower on Tuesday afternoon amid overall market weakness. The decline is mainly affecting growth stocks, which are under pressure from a surge in Treasury yields and investor concerns that high interest rates will hurt future earnings.

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Dollar and Gold Rally as Stocks Slump

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.63%. Tuesday’s weakness in stocks boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, higher T-note yields on Tuesday strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials and were supportive of the dollar. In addition, Tuesday’s slump in the yen to a 1-month low on...

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Amazon Stock Is Sliding Tuesday: What's Going On?

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock is down Tuesday afternoon amid overall market weakness. The decline is being driven by a sharp increase in U.S. Treasury yields, which is hurting high-growth tech stocks. Investors are worried that higher interest rates will lower the value of these companies.

Benzinga

What's Going On With Nvidia Stock?

NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock is trading lower Tuesday, caught in a broader tech sell-off as rising long-term interest rates spook investors. Here’s what you need to know.

Benzinga

Nvidia, Palantir, Tesla Tumble In Pre-Market Trading As Rising Yields Crush High P/E Tech — Gary Black Sees Fed Cut Bets Colliding With Inflation

Gary Black, Managing Director of The Future Fund LLC, expressed his concerns about the impact of rising long-term interest rates on certain stocks.

Benzinga

Stocks Set to Open Lower as Bond Yields Climb, U.S. Jobs Data Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.75%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.95% this morning as Treasury yields climbed after cash trading resumed following the Labor Day holiday.

Barchart

Why Do So Many People Misunderstand How Credit Scores Really Work

Credit scores influence so many aspects of our financial lives, from getting a loan to renting an apartment. Yet, most people don’t actually understand how credit scores really work. Misconceptions can lead to costly mistakes, like missing out on better interest rates or unknowingly damaging your credit profile. With so…

The Free Financial Advisor

Australians obsessed with interest rates because ‘there is not enough else to talk about’, former RBA governor says

Glenn Stevens tells Reserve Bank historian: ‘We’ve got a lot of media capacity and not enough real news to fill it’

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I Asked ChatGPT How Rising Interest Rates Affect My Savings

Discover how higher interest rates can grow your savings, impact credit card debt and shift your investment strategy. ChatGPT breaks it down here.

The Free Financial Advisor

What Happens When Inflation Creeps Into Everyday Purchases

Inflation often makes headlines when economists debate interest rates or government policies, but the reality hits hardest in everyday life. When inflation creeps into everyday purchases, it isn’t about abstract percentages—it’s about families feeling the pinch at the grocery store, the gas pump, and even during routine errands. The cost…

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I'm a Financial Adviser: Three Things You Will Wish You Did Before the Fed Cuts Interest Rates

With potential interest rate cuts on the horizon, you might want to lock in today's higher yields and consider adjusting your asset allocation.

Benzinga

Wall Street Is At All-Time Highs, But Inflation Sends Warnings: This Week In Markets

Despite hitting fresh record highs midweek, U.S. equities lost steam by Friday as inflation indicators complicated the Federal Reserve's path forward on interest rates.

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In Trump’s Push to Fire Fed Governor, a Curious Target

In seeking to oust Lisa Cook, President Trump attacks a likely ally on interest rates who happens to be the first Black woman in the job.

Euronews

Inflation in France, Spain and Italy was lower than expected in August, data shows

Inflation remained subdued in three of the four biggest economies in the European Union, fuelling hopes that the European Central Bank will not see the necessity to change the key interest rates in September.

Fortune

Current mortgage rates report for Aug. 29, 2025: Rates flicker slightly up after dip

Compare average mortgage rates on different types of home loans so you can pick the best mortgage for your needs as you house shop.

Reason

The Real Threat to Fed Independence Isn't Trump. It's Congress' Debt Addiction.

The president's clear attempt to interfere in the Federal Reserve is not a one-off crisis.

Kiplinger

Retirees, Make These Financial Moves Before the Fed Cuts Rates

The Fed will likely reduce interest rates in mid-September. Financial experts explain where retirees should invest now to boost retirement funds.

Everybody Loves Your Money

7 Gendered Credit Access Loopholes That Still Work Today

Credit has always been more than just a plastic card or a line of approval—it’s a gatekeeper of opportunity. For decades, women faced blatant denials, from being refused credit cards without a male co-signer to being offered higher interest rates for no reason other than gender.

Benzinga

Trump Escalates Fed Fight: Fires Governor, Eyes Full Overhaul

President Donald Trump doesn't just want to lower interest rates—he wants to rebuild the Federal Reserve from the ground up. And this week, he made another big move.

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