The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Federal Reserve doesn’t budge on interest rates

Investors are pricing in two to four cuts by the end of the year.

Fortune · May 7, 2025

Bank of England poised to cut interest rates as tariffs to weigh on growth

Most economists think UK interest rates will be reduced to 4.25% from their current level of 4.5% on Thursday.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

The Reserve Bank played it safe and didn’t cut interest rates in April – and households suffer

As we focused on the election, the latest retail trade figures came out – and they stunk. Another reason why the RBA should have cut

The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2025

Americans rushing to buy cars might get stuck with high interest rates and bad loan terms

As President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs go into effect, about 20% of car loans are now for seven-year terms, according to Edmunds.

Fortune · May 7, 2025

Decline across UK and eurozone construction slows; European markets fall ahead of Fed rate decision – as it happened

People’s Bank of China cuts interest rates due to global uncertainty and ‘trade tensions’

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025

UK savers urged to ‘act now’ before interest rates start falling

Experts say there are competitive products available despite expected Bank of England rate cut

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025

No Rate Cuts Expected From US Fed Facing 'Unfavorable' Conditions

The US Federal Reserve faces a tough choice Wednesday as it contends with President Donald Trump's tariff rollout: Prioritize tackling inflation by holding interest rates high, do nothing, or stimulate growth and employment by cutting them?

International Business Times · May 7, 2025

Investors worry about Fed independence as stocks rise in China and Japan

Wall Street is almost certain that the Fed will keep interest rates steady in the 4.25-4.50% range, but analysts expect that Trump will ratchet up his attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering rates.

Fortune · May 6, 2025

Powell won’t cut interest rates on Wednesday, Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel says. He suspects attacks on the Fed chair will escalate

“Powell is not going to do anything,” Siegel said in an interview. “Trump, I think, is going to step up the escalation,” he said later.

Fortune · May 5, 2025

Bank of England poised to cut rates as fears grow over impact of Trump tariffs

Markets suggest quarter-point reduction to 4.25% is almost certain but some economists say Bank must go further

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025