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The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

While we are unlikely to return to the days of zero interest rate policy, cash and cash equivalents won't be the slam dunk they have been during the past two years.

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Mega Millions tickets will climb to $5, but officials promise bigger prizes and better odds

The cost of a Mega Millions lottery ticket will soon more than double, but officials said they’re confident players won’t mind paying more after changes that will lead to larger prizes and more frequent winners

The Independent UK

3 Oil Stocks That Still Have Major Upside Potential

The oil market is experiencing continuous growth thanks to the delayed OPEC+ production increases, lower interest rates supporting economic activities, and strong demand. Therefore, it could be wise to invest in top oil stocks Schlumberger (SLB), VAALCO Energy (EGY) and Obsidian Energy (OBE), which have significant upside potential. Read on.

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Gen Z pay double in mortgage payments compared to older generations

Young buyers face near-record house prices and soaring interest rates

The Independent UK

Average UK house price ‘just shy of record high’ in September

The typical property value has risen by around £13,000 over the past year, Halifax said.

Evening Standard

UK house prices rise for third month in a row to near record high

Halifax says rising pay and falling interest rates help make mortgages more affordable for some homebuyers

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves warned potential £50bn spend could cause interest rates to surge

The government is considering changing its fiscal rules to give it more room to borrow

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‘Last resort’ home repossessions on track for decade high in NSW as households hit financial cliff

More mortgage holders facing high interest rates and living costs are ending up under extreme stress and unable to afford repayments

The Guardian - AU

RBA minutes to paint picture behind interest rate call

More information on why the Reserve Bank chose to leave interest rates on hold for the seventh meeting in a row will be released on Tuesday.

AAP

Strong September Jobs Report Puts Soft Landing in Sight: What the Experts Are Saying

A blowout reading on nonfarm payrolls takes another jumbo-sized cut to interest rates off the table.

Kiplinger

This week’s jobs numbers are very good news for Harris and Biden

Jobs numbers blow past expectations as US economy adds 254,000 jobs

The Independent UK

Bank of England chief economist urges caution over interest rate cuts

Huw Pill’s comments come a day after governor Andrew Bailey raised prospect of ‘more aggressive’ cuts

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Andrew Bailey’s aggression: whatever traders think is true becomes fact

Editorial: Balance of payments, interest rates, unemployment and inflation determine short-term currency prices, but they are dwarfed by foreign exchange speculation

The Guardian - UK

Sterling drops after Bank of England boss hints at ‘aggressive’ rate cuts

Pound reacts as Andrew Bailey tells Guardian borrowing costs could fall if inflationary pressures continue to ease

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Pound heads for biggest fall in 18 months after Bank of England governor hints at ‘more activist’ rate cuts; Oil hits $77 per barrel – as it happened

Andrew Bailey tells the Guardian the Bank could become a ‘bit more aggressive’ in cutting interest rates if news on inflation continued to be good

The Guardian - AU

IMF backs RBA not cutting interest rates and says phasing out tax breaks for property investors would be ‘equitable’

‘The RBA’s decision to maintain its restrictive policy stance in the near-term is appropriate,’ fund says in latest assessment report

Barchart

Dollar Supported by Geopolitical Risks and Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.48% and posted a 2-1/2 week high. The dollar rose on safe-haven support from escalating Middle East tensions. Gains in the dollar accelerated after bond yields jumped on the stronger-than-expected US Sep ADP employment report, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also,...

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Dollar Gains on Middle East Tensions and US Labor Market Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.32% and posted a 2-1/2 week high. The dollar is climbing today on safe-haven support from escalating Middle East tensions. Gains in the dollar accelerated today after bond yields jumped on the stronger-than-expected US Sep ADP employment report, a hawkish factor...

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The Conversation

Tougher than the GFC: why NZ’s small businesses may be in worse shape than in 2008

With rising costs and drops in consumer spending, small businesses have been struggling lately.

The Guardian - AU

Gold Coast high school students hospitalised after eating mushroom gummies – as it happened

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Dollar Climbs on Safe-Haven Demand from Middle East Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.40% and posted a 1-1/2 week high. Escalating Middle East tensions boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar Tuesday after Iran launched a missile attack against Israel. The dollar also has carryover support from Monday when Fed Chair Powell said the FOMC is...

AAP

Generation dread: Aussies unprepared for money shocks

Most Australians are unsatisfied with their finances, with just one quarter equipped to handle unexpected money issues, a survey has found.

Barchart

Dollar Strengthens on Middle East Tensions and a Weak Euro

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.33% at a 1-1/2 week high. The dollar has carryover support from Monday when Fed Chair Powell said the FOMC is in no hurry to cut interest rates. Also, weakness in the euro is boosting the dollar after EUR/USD slid to...

The Independent UK

Asian markets mixed, Japanese stocks rally from Monday's slump

Asian shares are mixed, with Japan's Nikkei 225 index regaining some of its sharp losses from a day earlier

Barchart

Barchart- Commodity Market Roundup: September’s Top Performers and Underperformers

Energy prices (sans natural gas) fell, while most other commodity prices rose in September as interest rates and the U.S. dollar declined.

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