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UK interest rates: Bank of England announces interest rate decision after fall in inflation

Bank decision on interest rates comes a day after inflation fell to 2%

The Independent UK

Rising costs, rates cook record number of businesses

Insolvencies for Australian businesses have reached a record high as high inflation, elevated interest rates and weaker consumer demand squeezes margins.

AAP

3 Momentum Stocks to Ride the Bull Market

Despite persistent fears around high interest rates, the economy continues to perform well thanks to strength in the labor market, steady consumer spending, and strong industrial production. Given bullish market trends, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally sound stocks Progressive Corporation (PGR), Energy Transfer (ET), and Williams Companies…

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How do interest rates affect inflation and mortgages?

Hopes have been raised that lower levels of inflation will mean interest rates cuts and in turn lower mortgage costs

The Independent UK

How could the new inflation rate affect food prices and bills?

UK inflation slowed to 2 per cent in May, dropping to its lowest level since July 2021

The Independent UK

Please stop obsessing over words. It’s quite simple: the RBA thinks inflation is too high

These days every word of every statement from the Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock is pored over in minute detail – as is every word uttered at her press conference after each Reserve Bank board meeting.

The Conversation

Dollar Slips as S&P 500 Climbs to a Record High

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell slightly by -0.04%. The dollar Tuesday gave up overnight gains and turned lower as T-note yields fell on the weaker-than-expected US May retail sales report. Also, Tuesday’s rally in the S&P 500 to a new record high curbed liquidity demand for the dollar....

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US Retail Sales Rise Weakly Amid Economic Challenges

US retail sales saw a modest increase in May, impacted by high inflation and interest rates. Gas stations experienced a decline, while specialty stores sho...

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Retail sales rise a meager 0.1% in May from April as still high inflation curbs spending

Consumers barely increased spending in May from April as still high inflation and high interest rates curbed spending

The Independent UK

Inflation set to hit Bank of England's 2% target, but MPC not expected to cut interest rates

Inflation is set to hit the Bank of England’s target figure for the first time since July 2021

Evening Standard

The Bank of England must ignore Taylor Swift and cut interest rates now

City Voices: It’ll be a Cruel Summer if Andrew Bailey and the Bank of England don’t offer some relief on interest rates

Evening Standard

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Asian Stocks Struggle After Tepid Wall St Lead, Euro Dips Further

Asian markets mostly fell Monday following last week's losses, with traders trying to assess the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates, while the euro was weighed by political uncertainty as France prepares for a snap parliamentary election.

AAP

Stubborn economic challenges hang over RBA rates call

A June interest rate meeting comes as the federal government defends its budget management in an economy facing slow growth and persistent inflation.

AAP

RBA likely to hold rates as price pressures loiter

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to hold interest rates at 4.35 per cent and keep its options open on its next move.

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Stocks Settle Mixed as French Political Risks Spark Risk-Off Sentiment

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.42%. Stock indexes Friday settled mixed, with the Nasdaq 100 posting a new all-time high...

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Dollar and Gold Move Higher on French Political Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday finished up by +0.33% and posted a 6-week high. Heightened political uncertainty in France is hammering the euro and supporting the dollar. Also, Friday’s stock slide has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, hawkish comments from Clevland Fed President Mester boosted the...

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Seasonal Downtrend in Interest Rates Gains Momentum

Another Federal Reserve Board meeting has left the Fed Funds rate unchanged at 5.25 to 5.50%. Due to the stickiness of inflation being higher than their 2% target, they have reduced the chances of rate cuts to only once this year instead of the original 3-4 times. The 10-year Treasury…

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Stocks Mixed after Weak US Economic News and European Political Uncertainty

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.30%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.14%. Stock indexes today are mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrials falling to a 1-1/2...

The Conversation

The Lib Dems want to tax the banks more – is this a good idea?

The Liberal Democrats were the first party to unveil their manifesto and the first party to break ranks and declare increases in tax, or sort of. Ed Davey announced that they would reverse tax cuts to banks and introduce a windfall tax on profits. Obviously, the Liberal Democrats can do…

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Dollar and Gold Rally as Stocks and the Euro Tumble

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.51% at a 5-week high. Heightened political uncertainty in France is hammering the euro and supporting the dollar. Also, today’s stock slide has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, hawkish comments from Clevland Fed President Mester gave the dollar...

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Stocks Pressured as European Political Uncertainty Sparks Risk Off in Asset Markets

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.20%. Stock indexes today are mixed. The broader market is moderately lower on negative carryover...

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Central banks face threats to their independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation)

Nearly every country in the world has a central bank – a public institution that manages a country’s currency and its monetary policy. And these banks have an extraordinary amount of power. By controlling the flow of money and credit in a country, they can affect economic growth, inflation, employment…

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