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Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street hits records on tech gains

Asian shares are trading mixed, calming down somewhat from the buzz set off by recent record rallies on Wall Street, while investors' attention turned to global interest rates and the political uncertainty caused by developments in Venezuela

The Independent UK

Inflation cooled more than expected in November. But rate cuts remain unlikely anytime soon

Annual inflation cooled in November.

The Conversation

Is This the End of American Capitalism?

If interest rates stop being market signals and become policy decisions, what survives may look less like capitalism—and more like permanent crisis management.

Reason

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Best savings accounts and cash ISAs still paying up to 4.5% on your money in January 2026

Interest rates fell four times last year but you can still earn enough on your cash to outstrip inflation

The Independent UK

Dollar Pulls Back as US Manufacturing Activity Contracts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 3-week high on Monday and finished down by -0.16%. The dollar retreated on Monday after the US Dec ISM manufacturing index unexpectedly contracted by the most in fourteen months. Also, Monday’s rally in stocks curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar...

Barchart

Janet Yellen warns the $38 trillion national debt is nearing a red line economists have warned about for decades

Top economists fear the era of fiscal dominance is here, and we’ve abandoned the debt problem already.

Fortune

Cheap Money Isn’t Always Free Money: How To Invest Smart When Rates Drop

Learn how to invest smart when interest rates drop and strategies to make the most of lower borrowing costs.

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I Asked ChatGPT the Best Investments To Make After the Fed Rate Cut — Here’s What It Said

ChatGPT excels at gathering and synthesizing info into recommendations. Here's what it said when asked about the best investments after the recent rate cut.

GOBankingRates

Dollar Rallies and Precious Metals Surge on Geopolitical Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 3-week high today and is up by +0.15%. Escalation of geopolitical risks in Venezuela boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar after the US captured Venezuelan president Maduro, and US President Trump said the US plans to temporarily "run" Venezuela. Hawkish comments today...

Barchart

Collapse of ‘zombie’ UK firms forecast to fuel unemployment in 2026

Businesses being hit by rising cost of interest rates, energy costs and wages, says Resolution Foundation

The Guardian - UK

6 Ways to Use Tax-Advantaged Accounts While Rates Stay High

High interest rates have turned the financial world into a high-stakes obstacle course, where every move either boosts your future or quietly drains it. Savings accounts are finally flexing, borrowing feels expensive, and smart money decisions matter more than they have in years. This is not a time to sit…

Everybody Loves Your Money

I'm a Wealth Adviser: These Are the 7 Risks Your Retirement Plan Should Address

Your retirement needs to be able to withstand several major threats, including inflation, longevity, long-term care costs, market swings and more.

Kiplinger

Expert tips dramatic interest rates cut to 2.75% driven by unemployment

The Bank Rate rose as high as 5.25 per cent across 2023 to 2024 before starting its present downward journey

The Independent UK

Did You Know? India’s Auto Industry Ended 2025 With a Powerful Sales Surge

The Indian auto industry closed 2025 with renewed confidence and strong momentum. December emerged as a key recovery month as leading carmakers recorded double digit growth in domestic sales. After struggling with weak demand earlier in the year, the sector benefited from improved affordability, supportive government policies, tax relief measures,…

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The Conversation

Why central bankers look to the ‘stars’ when setting interest rates

When the topic of central banks and the outlook for interest rates comes up, economists often turn to the so-called “star” variables to help with their predictions.

MarketBeat

Will the Fed Cut or Pause? These Finance Stocks Can Win Either Way

With rate cuts or a pause on the table, Bank of America, Charles Schwab, and Prudential offer financial exposure built to perform in multiple market scenarios

Saving Advice

6 Times Consolidating Debt Actually Hurts Your Credit

As the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act and shifting interest rates reshape the financial landscape, many borrowers are rushing to simplify their lives. Debt consolidation—the...

Saving Advice

Debt Settlement Scams Are Hitting Vulnerable Borrowers

In a landscape of rising interest rates and inflation, many Americans are finding themselves underwater with credit card balances and personal loans. Scammers are acutely...

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What to Check on Your Loan-Refinance Plan While Interest Rates Remain Elevated

Interest rates are still strutting around like they own the place, and anyone thinking about refinancing a loan can feel like they’re standing at the edge of a financial obstacle course. Every headline seems to shout something different, every “expert” has a new prediction, and your calculator is getting a…

The Guardian - US

Fed up: inside Trump’s unprecedented bid to exert control over the US central bank

The US president and his allies spent 2025 attacking the Federal Reserve amid a rollercoaster year for the US economy

MarketBeat

Rates Are Falling: Here Are 3 Income Plays for 2026

As interest rates fall, income investors should be looking for replacements for fixed-income products. These three categories are a good place to start.

Saving Advice

A Shocking Number of Americans Don’t Know Their Interest Rates

More and more, Americans say they’re unsure about the interest rates on their credit cards, loans, and savings accounts. This lack of awareness leads to...

Everybody Loves Your Money

Is Your Emergency Fund Big Enough While Credit Card Rates Keep Climbing?

The financial world right now feels like a high-speed roller coaster with no warning signs before the drops. Credit card interest rates are climbing to eye-watering levels, everyday expenses keep sneaking higher, and one unexpected bill can suddenly feel like a knockout punch.

Fortune

Why over 80% of America's top CEOs think Trump would be wrong not to pick Chris Waller for Fed chair

The dark-horse candidate may lack the White House network of other top contenders but he is perhaps the only one who can give Trump the rate cuts he wants.

The Free Financial Advisor

Could Rising Interest Rates Force You To Delay Retirement Longer Than Planned?

The thrill of retirement often feels like standing at the edge of a diving board, ready to leap into years of freedom, adventure, and late-morning pancakes. But what if the water below has suddenly shifted? Rising interest rates might seem like an abstract economic term, reserved for financial headlines or…

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