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Grain Market Update: What Could Cause the Corn, Wheat, and Soybean Markets to Rebound?

This morning I joined Michelle Rook on AgWeb's Markets Now to discuss the corn, wheat, and soybean markets. We also talked about interest rates and the cattle market.

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Powell stresses message that US job market is cooling, a possible signal of coming rate cut

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reinforced a message that the Fed is paying growing attention to a slowing job market and not only to taming inflation, a shift that signals it’s likely to begin cutting interest rates soon

The Independent UK

Asian Markets Mixed After Wall Street Records

Asian markets diverged Wednesday after fresh records on Wall Street and remarks by the Fed chief that hinted the US central bank would cut interest rates later this year, without offering a clear timeframe.

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NZ Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 5.5 pct

New Zealand mortgage-holders could see relief by year's end, with Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr saying high interest rates are easing inflation.

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Cutting interest rates ‘too late or too little’ could hit jobs, Fed chair warns

Jerome Powell tells senators in congressional hearing ‘elevated inflation is not the only risk we face’

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Federal Reserve faces a cooling job market as Chairman Powell suggests move towards cutting interest rates

The Federal Reserve faces a cooling job market as well as persistently high prices, Chair Jerome Powell said in written testimony Tuesday, a shift in emphasis away from the Fed’s single-minded fight against inflation that suggests it's moving closer to cutting interest rates

The Independent UK

Interest rates be damned: 3 reasons JPMorgan's commercial banking clients are optimistic about the U.S. economy

JPMorgan clients generating as much as $2 billion each said they were optimistic about the economy despite high interest rates, geopolitical concerns, and uncertainty around the U.S. election.

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Bank of England should keep interest rates on hold, says policymaker

Jonathan Haskel warns state of jobs market means inflation is likely to be higher than 2% target ‘for quite some time’

The Guardian - UK

Tax cuts, rates chatter to play into consumer sentiment

Consumer and business confidence surveys are due out this week and are likely to show ongoing weakness to reflect a waning economy.

AAP

Dollar Ends Lower as US Jobs Report Boosts Fed Rate Cut Chances

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.24% and posted a 3-week low. The dollar retreated Friday after the US Jun payroll report bolstered expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates this year. Also, strength in the British pound (^GBPUSD ) weighed on the dollar after a landslide...

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US Markets Remain Stable With Optimism For Lower Interest Rates

US markets resilient post-employment data release, signaling potential interest rate cut.

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Helicopter rides and a wealthy contact list: inside Australia’s luxury real estate market of $60m-plus homes

Forget interest rates and consumer sentiment – luxury markets are swimming in a completely different lane, agents say

The Guardian - AU

Dollar Falls as US Payroll Report Bolsters the Odds for Fed Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.03% at a 3-week low. The dollar retreated today after the US Jun payroll report bolstered expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates this year. Also, strength in the British pound (^GBPUSD ) is weighing on the dollar after a...

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Is Lumber Close to a Bottom?

After posting a slight rise in Q1, lumber futures are now over 21% lower since the end of 2023. The path of least resistance of interest rates will likely determine lumber’s path over the coming weeks and months.

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Who Do High Interest Rates Hurt? College Students

High interest rates mean college students will pay more to borrow. Savers will continue to benefit but need to remain vigilant.

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Here's where your credit score should be to buy a house

Mortgage lenders use specific credit scores—here are the minimum credit scores you need for a variety of mortgage types.

The Independent UK

US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits inched up last week, but remain at historically healthy levels despite elevated interest rates

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 03 July: Paramount shares rocket, US rate cut hopes boost stocks, Vodafone in VMO2 network deal

Optimism that US interest rates will be cut in September has given a boost to global markets.

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The Guardian - AU

Low inflation targeting is such a dubious idea. Why did the Reserve Bank adopt it in the first place?

As we struggle with higher interest rates and unemployment, this is the price we have to pay to restore the ‘credibility’ of the RBA

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Federal Reserve Chair Powell Stresses Need For Inflation Progress

Federal Reserve Chair Powell discusses progress in combating inflation and cautious approach to interest rate cuts.

The Guardian - UK

Eurozone inflation eases but ECB likely to keep interest rates on hold

Consumer prices slip to 2.5% but core rate stays high, prompting little belief in further cuts in borrowing costs

Evening Standard

Marathon mortgages: Would you pay more interest over time in return for lower monthly payments?

The interest rates situation has seen a surge in interest in long-term mortgages that last up to 40 years

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How Interest Rates Affect Annuities

Find out why higher interest rates benefit some annuities more than others.

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Do Financial Markets Make Sense Heading Into July?

As we start another quarter for financial markets, let's take a look at how the pieces of the sector fit tougher.

The Conversation

Cheaper mortgages, tamed inflation and even higher home prices: how 29 forecasters see Australia’s economic recovery in 2024-25

Australia’s top economic forecasters expect the Reserve Bank to start cutting interest rates by March next year, taking 0.35 points of its cash rate by June.

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