The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

How Jerome Powell navigated pandemic, inflation and Trump

The outgoing Federal Reserve chair guided the U.S. economy through extreme tumult.

Axios · May 15

Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation

When Jerome Powell was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve eight years ago, economists worried that inflation and interest rates were too low and that too few Americans had jobs.

The Economic Times · May 15

Highest 3-year FD interest rates for senior citizens: These banks offer 8% interest rate on fixed deposits

Senior citizens seeking higher returns on their retirement savings can explore 3-year Fixed Deposit options. Small finance banks like Jana and Utkarsh lead with 8% interest, while private banks such as Bandhan and YES Bank offer up to 7.75%. Public sector banks, including Bank of India and Standard Chartered, provide…

The Economic Times · May 15

Is Negative Sentiment in Bonds a Reason to Buy?

Rising oil prices are lifting inflation indicators and weighing on bond prices. Sentiment in the U.S. government bond market is bearish, which could explain why the odds favor the upside.

Barchart · May 14

Iran war crisis: With long-term vision, India could turn turmoil into triumph

India confronts an economic crisis driven by global events. Import duties on gold and silver are an initial step. Policymakers warn of crunch time. The nation's reliance on imported crude oil is a key vulnerability. Capital outflows and trade disruptions are impacting the currency. The Reserve Bank of India must…

The Economic Times · May 14

Dollar Climbs on a Solid US Retail Sales Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today climbed to a 2-week high, up by +0.10%. The dollar garnered support from today's as-expected US April retail sales report. Also, signs of progress in US-China trade negotiations are supportive of the dollar after Reuters reported that the US and China are weighing a...

Barchart · May 14

Premium Bonds prizes raised by NS&I - but how do they compare with the best savings accounts?

NS&I still playing market catch-up as interest rates rise

The Independent UK · May 14

PagSeguro Digital Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

PagSeguro Digital (NYSE:PAGS), which operates as PagBank, reported higher first-quarter earnings per share and continued expansion in its banking and credit operations, while management said elevated Brazilian interest rates continued to pressure financial costs and gross profit. On the company’s f

MarketBeat · May 14

Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals decline or rise again in near future? Full market explainer on precious metals outlook

Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals decline or rise again in near future? Gold prices stayed steady while silver moved lower as investors watched U.S.–China talks, inflation data, and Federal Reserve changes. Rising U.S. producer prices and expectations of higher interest rates influenced market…

The Economic Times · May 14

Global Market: Japanese investors turn net sellers of foreign stocks after four months

Japanese investors became net sellers of foreign equities in April for the first time in four months, offloading 636.4 billion yen due to rising energy costs and inflation fears. Trust accounts led this sell-off, while investment trusts and life insurers continued to buy overseas stocks. This shift occurred as U.S.…

The Economic Times · May 14