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A carry crash also kicked off the global financial crisis 17 years ago — here’s why it’s unlikely to get as bad this time

Many casual readers of the financial press will have learned a new term in the past few days: the “carry trade”. This is the culprit for the rollercoaster state of markets, many market commentators and journalists have opined.

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Why August is one of the most dangerous months in the financial calendar

Historically, crises have often erupted in late summer, which is why this week’s mini crash set alarms ringing

The Guardian - UK

PLUS Loans Can Help Pay for College — at a Cost

What to know about PLUS loans: Parents can borrow up to the cost of a child’s education, but interest rates are steep.

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Stocks Track Wall St Rally As US Jobs Data Ease Recession Fears

Equities across the planet have seen big fluctuations since a closely watched gauge of the US labour market came in well below forecasts and fanned fears the Federal Reserve may have waited too long to cut interest rates.

Latin Times

How High Interest Rates Enhance a Type of Charitable Trust

Before interest rates are cut, potential donors might want to consider a CRAT, which optimizes benefits for both the donor and the charity when rates are higher.

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Analysts shocked as Mexico's central bank clocks rise in inflation and cuts interest rates

Analysts are expressing shock at a decision by Mexico’s central bank to cut interest rates on the same day that official figures showed a sharp rise in domestic inflation

The Independent UK

RBA ‘will not hesitate’ to raise interest rates again to combat inflation, Michele Bullock warns

Reserve Bank governor says there is ‘considerable uncertainty’ over Australia’s economic future and the board ‘remains vigilant’

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Dollar Ticks Higher as T-Note Yields Jump

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.23%. Higher T-note yields Wednesday supported moderate gains in the dollar. Also, weakness in the yen is giving the dollar a boost after the yen tumbled more than -1% Wednesday on dovish comments from BOJ Deputy Governor Uchida, who said the BOJ...

Barchart

Mortgage Market Sees Relief As Interest Rates Drop, Boosting Demand

Last week's interest rate drop spurred a 6.9% increase in mortgage applications and a significant rise in refinancing activity.

International Business Times

Dollar Higher While Yen Falls on Dovish BOJ Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.22%. Higher T-note yields today are supporting gains in the dollar. Also, weakness in the yen is giving the dollar a boost after the yen tumbled more than -1% today on dovish comments from BOJ Deputy Governor Uchida, who said the...

Barchart

Japan's share benchmark resumes swings after calm day on Wall Street

Shares have mostly gained in Asia, with Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index falling shortly after the open and then bouncing as it climbed higher

The Independent UK

UK recovery ‘will accelerate and force Bank to keep interest rates higher for longer’

Niesr forecasts raise doubts over chance of further cuts by Bank of England before end of year

The Guardian - UK

Rising cost of living hammers renters and mortgage belt

Higher rents are weighing heavily on Australians receiving government support payments as all households experience rising living costs.

AAP

Can Lumber Sustain a Recovery?

Physical lumber prices have recovered after a significant Q2 decline as the market expects lower inflation to lead to falling short-term interest rates. However, the peak construction season will be in the rearview mirror in the coming months, so the wood futures market may have to wait until spring 2025…

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The Guardian - AU

The RBA left interest rates on hold – but don’t get your hopes up for a cut any time soon

Governor Michele Bullock makes clear that any expectation of rate cuts this year ‘not aligned’ with bank’s present thinking

The Independent UK

Carry trades: How this week’s global ‘market Armageddon’ unfolded

Markets recovered much of their losses on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

Wall Street rallies after rout, as Goldman Sachs warns correction hasn’t gone far enough – as it happened

Japan’s Nikkei bounces back with a 10% surge, as Fed officials try to reassure markets that US is not in recession

The Guardian - AU

Australian borrowers spared interest rate rise but RBA governor warns cut ‘not on the agenda’ in near term

The RBA has left the cash rate on hold at 4.35% for a sixth meeting in a row, but says inflation is proving persistent

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International Business Times

Asian Stocks Rebound From Rout As Fed Faces Calls To Cut Rates Early

Asian equities rallied Tuesday after the previous day's global rout fuelled by US recession fears that have led to calls for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates before its next meeting.

The Independent UK

Japan's share benchmark soars nearly 11% a day after massive sell-offs that shook Wall Street

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index has soared more than 10% a day after it set markets tumbling in Europe and on Wall Street, while other world markets appeared to have settled after the rollercoaster ride that started the week

International Business Times

Fed Under Pressure To Cut Rates As Market Turmoil Continues

The ongoing global stock sell-off has fueled calls for the US Federal Reserve to lower interest rates swiftly and decisively, with some analysts now calling for it to make an emergency cut before its September rate decision.

Fortune

Solana suffers 30% weekly drop as alt-coins hammered in crypto crash

Fringe coins are feeling the brunt of the cryptocurrency market's mass liquidations over recent days.

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Federal Reserve Faces Pressure To Cut Rates Amid Economic Concerns

The Federal Reserve's decision not to lower interest rates despite economic concerns sparks criticism and urgency for proactive measures.

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