The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Dollar Slightly Higher as US Consumer Sentiment is Revised Upward

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today rose to a new 5.5-month high and is up by +0.04%. The dollar has support from this week's plunge in equity markets, which has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, hawkish Fed comments today from Boston Fed President Susan Collins and Dallas Fed...

Barchart · Nov 21, 2025

Stocks Reverse Sharply Lower as Tech Stocks Get Crushed

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down by -1.56%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.84%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -2.38%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -1.56%, and December...

Barchart · Nov 20, 2025

Dollar Pressured by Mixed US Labor News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell from a 5.5-month high and finished down by -0.04%. The dollar whipsawed lower Thursday after US Sep nonfarm payrolls rose more than expected but the Sep unemployment rate unexpectedly ticked up to a nearly 4-year high, bolstering expectations that the Fed may...

Barchart · Nov 20, 2025

Stocks Soar on Robust Nvidia Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +1.74%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +1.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +2.09%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +1.75%, and December...

Barchart · Nov 20, 2025

Dollar Rallies as December Fed Rate Cut Expectations Fade

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.65% and posted a 2-week high. The dollar rallied on Wednesday after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) canceled the publication of the Oct employment report, which removes key data before next month's FOMC meeting and lowers the chances of a...

Barchart · Nov 19, 2025

The Fed Is Split – And A December Rate Cut Moves Further Away

Federal Reserve officials are sharply divided on the future path of interest rates, casting significant doubt on the likelihood of a December rate cut and prompting a notable shift in market expectations.

Benzinga · Nov 19, 2025

House prices surge as city-dwellers flee to the regions

Aspiring home buyers are fleeing to the regions as falling interest rates and limited supply drives city house prices to fresh record highs.

AAP · Nov 19, 2025

What are adjustable-rate mortgages - and how do you know if one is right for you?

Adjustable-rate mortgages may be attractive to buyers because they tend to offer lower interest rates than 30-year fixed-rate mortgages - at first

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025

Why interest rates are likely to be cut after the Budget

The Bank of England opted to keep rates at 4 per cent in early November but next month will be a different proposition

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025

Fall in UK inflation looks like turning point that heralds interest rate cut

Rachel Reeves hints there will be budget measures to push down prices and Bank of England is likely to act

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025