The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

China bans banks from luring customers with popular Labubu dolls

Regulator asks local banks not to give non-compliant perks amid fierce competition as interest rates fall

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025

12 Ways Credit Card Companies Trick You Without Breaking Laws

Credit card companies are masters at making money, and not just from interest rates. They use a variety of clever, legal tactics to maximize their profits, often at your expense. If you’ve ever felt confused by your statement, surprised by a fee, or frustrated by changing terms, you’re not alone.…

Clever Dude · Jun 9, 2025

These 3 Dividend Stocks Pay You to Stay Calm in Summer

This summer could be more volatile than usual, here are three high-quality dividend stocks that are solid choices for the summer and beyond

MarketBeat · Jun 9, 2025

Billionaire Grant Cardone Calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell ‘The Greatest Threat to the American Public’ and Should Be ‘Removed Immediately’

Grant Cardone slams Jerome Powell, blaming high interest rates for harming real estate, small businesses, and potentially aiding political motives.

Barchart · Jun 4, 2025

Best savings accounts and cash Isas for your money after interest rate changes

The Bank Rate is 4.25 per cent right now - but you can earn more than that on your money if you look carefully

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

Dollar Gains and Gold Falls on US Labor Market Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.53%. The dollar on Tuesday recovered from a 6-week low and moved higher after weaker-than-expected Eurozone inflation news knocked the euro lower. Also, weakness in the yuan supported gains in the dollar after a gauge of Chinese manufacturing activity contracted in May...

Barchart · Jun 3, 2025

Wage rise not enough for lowest-paid workers: union

Australia's lowest-paid workers still won't have a liveable income despite an upcoming annualised 3.5 per cent boost in the minimum wage, trade unions say.

AAP · Jun 3, 2025

UK interest rates more uncertain due to Trump policies, says Bank governor

Andrew Bailey tells MPs pattern of trade deals and lower tariffs ‘blown up’ with serious impacts for global economy

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2025

Treasury head Scott Bessent says Jamie Dimon should relax about the bond markets: ‘For his entire career he’s made predictions…none of them have come true’

Rising interest rates on U.S. debt seem to back up Dimon’s concern about government spending, but the Treasury secretary says it’s not as bad as it seems.

Fortune · Jun 2, 2025

Subsidized social housing promotes economic well-being for Canadian renters, new study finds

The years following the COVID-19 pandemic were difficult for renters. The pandemic was followed by an economic recovery marked by inflation, population growth and rising interest rates. These increased the cost of financing for landlords and limited the ability of first-time buyers to access homeownership.

The Conversation · Jun 2, 2025