The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

UK interest rates set to stay at 4%, but policymakers ‘deeply divided’

Most economists agree that there will be divisions among the nine-person committee when it comes to this week’s vote.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025

7 Risky Loans That Destroy Couples Faster Than Divorce

Financial stress is one of the biggest relationship killers—and it often starts with the wrong kind of debt. While some loans can help couples build stability, others quietly tear it apart. From hidden fees to skyrocketing interest rates, certain borrowing choices create emotional tension, mistrust, and long-term financial damage. Understanding…

Dinks Finance · Nov 4, 2025

RBA keeps interest rates on hold, leaving borrowers looking further ahead for relief

As expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the cash rate steady at 3.6%. Its board unanimously agreed it was better to “remain cautious” on interest rates.

The Conversation · Nov 4, 2025

Bank ‘unlikely’ to cut interest rates but decision a close call, experts say

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will make its next decision on interest rates on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2025

I’m a Financial Advisor: The 5 Best Places To Invest Your Cash When Interest Rates Fall

The Federal Reserve's long-awaited interest rate cut finally arrived in September, when the central bank lowered its benchmark overnight...

GOBankingRates · Nov 2, 2025

US and Canada Slash Interest Rates as Economic Pressures Mount — But Will It Be Enough to Avert a Slowdown?

The US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada have both cut their benchmark interest rates by 0.25% to stimulate economic activity amid ongoing challenges.

International Business Times UK · Oct 30, 2025

Morning Mail: Ken Henry’s nature laws warning, Australia knocked out of Women’s Cricket World Cup, and will interest rates go up?

Former treasury secretary says developers will take advantage of law as it is currently drafted; and is it possible interest rates could rise before they fall again?

The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2025

Dollar Pushes Higher on Reduced Fed Rate Cut Speculation

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 2.75-month high on Thursday and finished up by +0.29%. Higher T-note yields on Thursday were positive for the dollar as the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 2.5-week high. The dollar also has carryover support from Wednesday on hawkish comments from Fed...

Barchart · Oct 30, 2025

Dollar Climbs with Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 3-week high today and is up by +0.19%. Higher T-note yields today are positive for the dollar as the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 2.5-week high. The dollar also has carryover support from Wednesday on hawkish comments from Fed Chair Powell,...

Barchart · Oct 30, 2025

What if the next move in interest rates is up? Australia’s shock inflation news raises an unwelcome question

One economist warns if inflation is hotter than expected in the December quarter, the RBA could hike in February

The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2025