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Interest rates are on hold for March, but you can still cut a better deal

Big four banks are being undercut by their subsidiaries.

Newcastle Herald

Rate peak to buoy confidence and possibly home prices

Growing confidence that interest rates are going no higher and cuts may start later this year could improve consumer sentiment and home-buying activity.

AAP

Negative Rates Unlikely To Return Soon, Analysis Shows

Central banks are moving away from negative interest rates due to concerns about effectiveness and long-term impact.

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‘Pent-up demand’ will drive 2025 housing market boom, Mortgage Advice Bureau says

The market is already in the “early stages” of recovery, but a bigger rebound could be on the way after the Bank of England starts cutting interest rates

Evening Standard

Mortgage holders and house hunters eye looming inflation data before Bank of England interest rate call

City experts predict that rate of price rises will hit BOE’s target in one or two months’ time

Evening Standard

US Fed Kicks Off Rate Meeting With Timing Of Cuts Up For Discussion

The US Federal Reserve began two days of discussions on Tuesday at which policymakers are expected to hold firm on interest rates, and continue discussions about when to start cutting them.

International Business Times

Bank Of Japan Raises Interest Rates After 17 Years

Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate for the first time in 17 years to support economic recovery and stability.

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HMRC to close tax helpline for six months a year from April; jobs at risk as Ted Baker ‘prepares to appoint administrators’ – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Japan ends eight-year stint of negative interest rates

The Guardian - UK

Easy Does It: The Bank Of Japan's Experiment

The Bank of Japan on Tuesday announced a seismic change in direction on Tuesday, hiking interest rates for the first time in 17 years.

International Business Times

Afternoon Update: interest rates hold steady; Rowland defends ABC independence; and how the democracy sausage is made

RBA keeps cash rate at 4.35% but Michele Bullock says she is still ‘worried about inflation’ and will not rule out further rises

The Guardian - AU

Japan raises interest rates for first time since 2007

Shift makes Bank of Japan the last central bank to end negative rates in move that has ‘a lot of symbolic significance’ according to analysts

The Guardian - AU

Yen Drops, Asian Markets Mixed As Japan Hikes Interest Rates

The yen weakened and Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday after the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates for the first time in 17 years as it shifted away from its long-running ultra-loose monetary policy.

International Business Times

RBA holds interest rate but Michele Bullock warns war on inflation ‘isn’t yet won’

Governor says Australia is ‘making progress’ but too early to say when Reserve Bank will end tightening

The Guardian - AU

BOJ To End Negative Interest Rates And Yield Curve Control

The Bank of Japan is changing its monetary policy by ending negative interest rates and yield curve control to stimulate the economy amidst global economic...

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AAP

Rates on hold but RBA 'not ruling anything in or out'

Interest rates have been left steady for another meeting and the Reserve Bank has kept its options wide open when it comes to future moves.

Evening Standard

Inflation to fall to 3.5% this week but Bank of England won’t cut interest rates, City markets suggest

City experts predict that rate of price rises will hit BOE’s target in one or two months’ time

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Should You Invest in CDs? What to Consider

Before putting your money in a certificate of deposit (CD), you should know why banks issue them, how they are used and how they are priced.

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Taiwan To Maintain Rates Amid Inflation Concerns

Taiwan expected to maintain interest rates amid inflation concerns and economic challenges.

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The Guardian - UK

The UK economy is a long way from blossoming despite glimmers of hope

A deeper recession was avoided only thanks to record immigration, and the MPC is bound to be cautious about cutting interest rates

International Business Times

US Fed To Provide Fresh Clues On Rate Cuts After Uptick In Inflation

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep its key lending rate unchanged again on Wednesday, as policymakers continue discussions over when to start rate cuts and launch the next phase in their long-running battle against inflation.

AAP

Cash rate likely on hold in 'straightforward' call

No change in interest rates is expected when the Reserve Bank meets this week and the case to hike further will likely be discussed despite a weak economy.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott wants the Texas Legislature to rein in investors behind large-scale home purchases

So-called institutional homebuyers noticeably ramped up home purchases during the COVID-19 pandemic. But housing experts point out investors have retreated amid high interest rates.

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Czech Central Bank Likely To Maintain Rate Cut Pace

Learn about the Czech central bank's decision to continue cutting interest rates to stimulate economic growth and stability.

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Fed's New Neutral Rate May Impact Global Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve's new neutral stance on interest rates sparks discussions and speculation about future monetary policy in the US.

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Japan Nearing End Of Negative Interest Rates, BOJ Exit Likely

Japan's economy at a crossroads as Bank of Japan considers exiting negative interest rates, with potential implications for growth and stability.

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