The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

How should central banks respond to US tariffs? The RBA provides some clues

With the return of Donald Trump to the White House, the United States has signalled a return to aggressive tariff policies, upending economic forecasts around the world.

The Conversation · May 23, 2025

How Does the National Debt Affect You? A Budget Expert Explains.

Higher debt means lower wages, higher interest rates, and fewer opportunities, says Romina Boccia of the Cato Institute.

Reason · May 22, 2025

Inflation is falling - so what does that mean for my mortgage or savings?

Inflation has started to come down across 2025 and 2026 but remains well above the 2 per cent target

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

8 Payday Loan Horror Stories You Won’t Believe Are Legal

Payday loans are short-term, high-interest loans typically meant to be repaid on your next payday. If you’ve ever needed a payday loan, you probably know that some of their practices are predatory. Still, 12 million Americans take out payday loans annually. These loans often take advantage of individuals who are…

Beating Broke · May 20, 2025

Are Annuities the New Safe Haven?

Annuity sales top $100 billion in the first quarter.

Kiplinger · May 20, 2025

Interest rates falling ‘too fast’ sparking inflation worry, Bank of England’s chief economist warns

Huw Pill said cuts in the Bank of England’s base rate have been ‘too rapid’

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

RBA cuts interest rates, ready to respond again if the economy weakens further

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut the official interest rate for the second time this year, as it lowered forecasts for Australian economic growth and pointed to increasing uncertainty in the world economy.

The Conversation · May 20, 2025

Reeves eyes Gulf trade pact as ‘next deal,’ Bank of England’s Pill says pace of interest rate cuts ‘too rapid’ – as it happened

China and Australia cut interest rates; Shell faces protests calling for clean-up in Niger Delta

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025

Asian shares advance after China cuts interest rates to boost economy

Asian shares have advanced after China cut key interest rates as part of its effort to fend off malaise worsened by the trade war

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

Asian Markets Rebound To Track Wall St Up As China Cuts Rates

Asian markets rose Tuesday as investor sentiment returned following the previous day's US rating-fuelled losses, with sentiment also boosted after China cut interest rates to historic lows.

International Business Times · May 20, 2025