The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Upcoming inflation data to show calm before the storm

February consumer price data to be released on Wednesday will shape the Reserve Bank's thinking on interest rates ahead of a crucial meeting in May.

AAP · Mar 22

Dollar Supported by Weak Stocks and Iran War

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.50%. The dollar is climbing today as weakness in stocks has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, the ongoing war in Iran has boosted demand for the dollar as a safe haven. In addition, higher T-note yields today are...

Barchart · Mar 20

Should you fix your mortgage rate? Experts weigh in on rising repayments

In Australia’s volatile mortgage environment, there’s no such thing as a safe bet. Advocates, an economist and a broker share their perspectives on how households should respond to RBA’s rising interest rates

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20

Can Interactive Brokers Repeat Another Big Year?

Interactive Brokers Group delivered strong growth in 2025, but investors must weigh future trading activity and interest rates when assessing future upside.

MarketBeat · Mar 19

European Central Bank holds rates unchanged as energy shock from Iran war causes massive uncertainty

The European Central Bank left its key interest rates unchanged Thursday and warned that the Iran war would boost inflation in the short term through higher energy prices but that the long-term impact on consumer prices and the economy was uncertain

The Independent UK · Mar 19

BoE delivers message Britons don’t want to hear as inflation – and rates – look set to rise

Decision to hold interest rates is backed by gloomy assessment of economy as Iran war pushes up oil prices

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19

Bank of England holds rate at 3.75% amid Iran war inflation fears

The Bank of England has held its main interest rate at 3.75% in the wake of rising oil and gas prices following the start of the Iran war.

Euronews · Mar 19

Bank of England unanimously votes to press pause on interest rates as Iran worries grow

City still thinks borrowing costs will fall – but not until later this year

The Independent UK · Mar 19

BofE leaves interest rates on hold at 3.75% amid fresh inflation fears

Rate setters are worried about a possible spike in inflation caused by the Iran war

Evening Standard · Mar 19

Bank holds UK interest rates at 3.75% and stands ‘ready to act’ over Iran war

The Bank of England left rates unchanged in a unanimous vote among all nine members of its Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Mar 19