The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Will Bonds Rally?

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s main monetary policy tool is the control of short-term interest rates through the Fed Funds Rate. The market expects the Fed to reduce rates at the September FOMC meeting, but lowering short-term rates does not guarantee that longer-term interest rates will decline.

Barchart · Sep 11, 2025

Wall Street Soars To Records On Fed Rate Bets: What's Moving Markets Thursday?

All three major U.S. equity benchmarks — the SP 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones — surged to fresh record highs on Thursday, as investors piled into risk assets on growing bets that interest rates will soon fall.

Benzinga · Sep 11, 2025

Dollar Undercut by Fed Rate Cut Expectations and Euro Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today gave up overnight gains and is down by -0.24%. The dollar retreated today after US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rose to a 3.75-year high and Aug CPI was right on expectations, cementing expectations for at least a 25 bp rate cut by the Fed...

Barchart · Sep 11, 2025

Asian shares mostly rise, cheered by Wall Street rally to more records

Asian shares are mostly higher, echoing the record rally on Wall Street after the latest update on the job market bolstered hopes the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

3 Potential Rate Cut Winners for Your Portfolio

With the Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates during September 2025, there are certain companies that will see the most benefit in their balance sheets.

MarketBeat · Sep 9, 2025

Why These Banking Stocks Could Soar on Rate Cuts

As markets prepare for the Fed to cut interest rates in the United States, savvy investors will position their portfolios in these banking stocks.

MarketBeat · Sep 9, 2025

Trump's Rate Cut Demands Are 'A Recipe For A Bubble,' Says Ruchir Sharma: Points To 'AI Mania,' Surging Equity Markets As Red Flags

According to author, fund manager and columnist, Ruchir Sharma, the Federal Reserve’s much-anticipated rate cut later this month, amid substantial political and economic pressures, risks igniting a dangerous asset bubble.

Benzinga · Sep 9, 2025

Most Asian Markets Rise On US Rate Hopes, Tokyo Hits Record

Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday fuelled by optimism the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates this year, with gains led by a record high in Tokyo while gold also hit a fresh peak.

International Business Times · Sep 9, 2025

Asian shares mostly rise as focus shifts to Fed's next move

Asian shares are mostly higher as hopes grow, also on Wall Street, that U.S. data reports set for release later in the week will lead the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at its next meeting

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

Trump Wants Cheaper Money—But It Will End In Chaos, Expert Says

After months of relentless pressure from President Donald Trump to ease borrowing costs, the Federal Reserve is now all but certain to lower interest rates on Sept. 17, ending a nine-month pause and resuming what could be a prolonged cutting cycle.

Benzinga · Sep 8, 2025