The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Despite indications of lower interest rates by the end of the year, concerns over asset quality, higher deposit costs, stringent lending norms, and interest rates remaining higher for longer remain for major banks. Considering these factors, let’s assess how M&T Bank (MTB) and JPMorgan Chase (JPM) are positioned to navigate…

Resilient labor market shines as jobless claims in the U.S. drop, indicating fewer layoffs despite high interest rates. Bright spot in uncertain times.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week as the labor market continues to show resilience despite elevated interest rates

It’s easy to wonder if how we invest in bonds should change after the past few years. And if you’re taking a long-term view of investing, what should you do?

Second year of falling prices expected though recovery is likely in the second half as interest rates come down

US Federal Reserve officials expect interest rates will need to remain high "for some time" to tackle stubborn inflation, according to minutes of the most recent rate decision published on Wednesday.

The Kerala Government on January 3 (Wednesday) decided to hike the interest rates for deposits in the Kerala Bank and primary cooperative societies in the State. On deposits of terms up to one year, the interest rate will go up by 0.50% and on those above one year by 0.75%,…

The profitability of U.S. banks will likely remain under pressure due to a slowing U.S. economy, high-interest rates, the possibility of CRE defaults, rising credit card debt, and deteriorating asset quality. In this scenario, it could be wise to look beyond borders and buy fundamentally strong foreign bank stocks Banco…

Signs suggest inflation and interest rates may fall considerably without killing growth or employment. The government will be desperately hoping so

The Israel-Hamas war could broaden, and many developing countries are on a path to crisis

Five million more UK households could feel the effects of recent interest rate increases in coming years. Roughly the same number have already been forced to remortgage since the recent spate of rate rises began in 2021, according to the Bank of England’s latest Financial Stability Report. These borrowers have…