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Bank of England poised to cut UK interest rates for second time this year

Most economists think policymakers at the Bank of England will opt to reduce interest rates to 4.75% on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Trump tariffs would halve UK growth and push up prices, says thinktank

NIESR warns British economy would be one of the worst affected by protectionist policies

The Guardian - UK

February rate cut hopes hinge on jobs market softening

The economic outlook has been downgraded as the big four banks' predictions of a February interest rate cut narrows.

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Anthony Albanese needs interest rates to fall – if they don’t, his reelection chances certainly will

The prime minister needs lower rates and Australians to believe the worst of the cost-of-living crisis is over

The Guardian - AU

Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold as Michele Bullock ducks questions on rate cut timing

RBA’s decision to leave cash rate unchanged comes as underlying inflation remains above bank’s target range

The Guardian - AU

Federal Reserve Expected To Cut Interest Rates Amid Cooling Inflation

Federal Reserve plans to cut interest rates due to cooling inflation, not election uncertainty. Powell emphasizes Fed's independence.

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Blackstone In Advanced Discussions To Buy Shopping Center Owner Retail Opportunity: Report

This year has seen a slowdown in real estate deal-making, with U.S. mergers and acquisitions declining by 39% to $27.1 billion, according to data from Dealogic. Elevated interest rates have raised borrowing costs, impacting the market.

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US Fed To Debate Rate Cut In Shadow Of Presidential Election

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates again this week, while votes are being counted in one of the closest-fought presidential races in decades.

International Business Times

RBA tipped to keep rates steady for 12th straight month

Interest rates have been kept on hold for almost a year and are broadly expected to stay there until cuts start in early 2025, provided inflation keeps easing.

AAP

Financial market worries over the UK budget appear to ease

Worries about this week’s tax-raising U.K. budget within financial markets appear to have eased with the interest rates charged on British debt steadying and the pound rising against most other currencies

The Independent UK

Turbulence over upgrades as MPs jet back to Canberra

Ongoing turbulence from controversial flight upgrades is set to rumble the parliament sitting week before interest rates and the US election take centre stage.

AAP

Commodity Market Roundup: October’s Top Performers and Underperformers

Commodity prices turned mixed results in October even though bearish price action in the bond market and the pushed interest rates higher and bullish action in the dollar index tends to weigh on raw material prices.

Barchart

Job Growth Slows, Fed Expected To Cut Interest Rates

Recent employment figures show slowing job growth, prompting expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

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Dollar Finishes Little Changed on Euro Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday finished little changed. The dollar Thursday recovered from a 1-week low and was little changed on better-than-expected US economic news that was hawkish for Fed policy. Weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to a 5-month low, and Sep personal spending rose more than expected....

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The Guardian - UK

UK’s borrowing costs rise as Reeves’s budget prompts fears of slower interest rate cuts

Markets conclude higher level of public spending could lead to higher inflation, making cuts in Bank of England rate less likely

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Dollar Recovers on Strong US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.13%. The dollar today recovered from a 1-week low and is mildly higher. The dollar was boosted by better-than-expected US economic news that was hawkish for Fed policy. Weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to a 5-month low, and Sep personal spending...

International Business Times

Bank Of Japan Warns Of 'High Uncertainties' After Election

The Bank of Japan warned Thursday of "high uncertainties" following the ruling party's worst election result in 15 years, as it kept interest rates unchanged.

The Independent UK

US economy is believed to have grown at a solid pace again last quarter

Powered by consumer spending, the U.S. economy likely kept expanding at a healthy pace from July through September despite the pressure of still-high interest rates

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Inflation is sinking ever lower. Now that it’s official what’s the RBA going to do?

Lower petrol prices and an electricity rebate have contributed to a further fall in the quarterly measure of inflation, the Consumer Price Index.

The Guardian - UK

Number of UK mortgage approvals at highest level since 2022 mini-budget

Bank of England figures show fourth monthly increase in a row as September approvals rise by 700 to 65,600

International Business Times

Santander Defies Interest Rate Cuts To Post Higher Profit

The group's profit from July to September reached 3.25 billion euros ($3.5 billion), a 12-percent jump from the same period last year, beating analyst expectations.

AAP

Pandemic cash splash let inflation genie out of bottle

Australia could have suffered much lower inflation after COVID-19 had pandemic support been less wasteful and interest rates moved earlier, a review says.

InsideEVs

The Sword Comes For Volkswagen

It's been a strange and unpredictable year for electric vehicle sales in America and, frankly, for new car sales in general. But if you want to assess the European market, replace the adjectives above with "apocalyptic." Intense competition from China, a weak economy, slowing EV demand as subsidies evaporate and…

The Guardian - UK

From tax cuts to breaking the economy: five UK budgets that made a difference

As Rachel Reeves prepares to unveil her measures, we look at how five of her predecessors broke the mould

The National (Scotland)

George Kerevan: How a Trump win would undermine Rachel Reeves’s Budget game plan

HANG on to your economic hats. On Wednesday, Rachel Reeves will present her long-awaited Budget. Keir Starmer’s Labour Party will have to put up…

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