The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

FED:RBA keeps interest rates on hold for first time in 2026

After three straight interest rate hikes, the Reserve Bank has opted to leave the official cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent, as predicted by economists.

AAP · Jun 16

All eyes turn to Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his first moves on interest rates

Ever since Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Trump in late January to lead the Federal Reserve, a question has lingered: Will he seek to raise interest rates to tame inflation or cut them as Trump has long demanded

AAP · Jun 16

Best arbitrage mutual funds to invest in June 2026

Arbitrage mutual funds offer attractive after-tax returns for investments held over a year, taxed at 12.5% like equity funds. These funds exploit price differences between cash and derivatives markets, with volatility potentially boosting opportunities. They are suitable for investors not wanting to time interest rates.

The Economic Times · Jun 16

RBA keeps rates on hold but leaves door open to hikes

Economists are split on whether the Reserve Bank's latest cash rate decision heralds the end of the hiking cycle or merely a pause before the next move upwards.

AAP · Jun 15

Property Market Turning? UK House Prices Slip as Mortgage Pressure Builds, Bank of England Holds Rates High

UK house prices are stagnating as high interest rates and mortgage affordability pressures continue to weigh on buyer demand and market activity.

International Business Times UK · Jun 15

US and UK central banks expected to keep interest rates on hold amid Iran peace deal

Federal Reserve to make first decision under Kevin Warsh as Middle East hopes ease inflation pressures

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15

Will the Bank of England hold interest rates now Iran peace deal has been agreed?

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The Independent UK · Jun 15

What inflation, jobs and Iran war peace deal means for UK interest rates today

The base rate has been at 3.75 per cent since December 2025

The Independent UK · Jun 15

Monarch Networth says Nifty can hit 28,000 in 2026, picks three top stocks

Monarch Networth Capital expects Nifty to reach 27,000-28,000 in 2026, driven by earnings recovery, capex growth and lower interest rates. The brokerage favours banking, telecom and IT sectors, while seeing opportunities in select midcap and smallcap stocks including SBI, HFCL and Hindustan Copper.

The Economic Times · Jun 15

Looking for over 17% return from FCNR deposit through leverage? Check pitfalls before getting lured

The Indian government's decision to cover hedging costs for FCNR(B) deposits until September 2026 has enabled banks to offer higher interest rates, exceeding 7%. This allows NRIs to leverage these deposits for potentially greater returns, though risks associated with fluctuating borrowing costs and foreign taxes remain.

The Economic Times · Jun 15