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The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Surge in wages means beleaguered borrowers must wait for interest rates cut

Pay packets are now growing at 5.2 per cent, up from 4.9 per cent three months ago

The Independent UK

Global Markets Await Central Bank Decisions On Interest Rates

Global markets show mixed movements as investors await central bank decisions. U.S. stocks close varied, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq rising.

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The fiscal update is no Christmas present for the government – but signs of a slow recovery are there

After a slow economic year, many New Zealanders are eyeing 2025 with uncertainty but also a degree cautious optimism. Interest rates are dropping and unemployment rates remain below expectations.

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Dollar Weakens as Stocks Rally

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.14%. Strength in stocks on Monday curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Losses in the dollar were contained after T-note yields moved higher and strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Monday’s US economic news was mixed for the dollar as a gauge...

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Dollar Firms on Euro and Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.06%. The dollar today recovered from early losses and is slightly higher on weakness in the euro and yen. The dollar today initially posted modest losses due to a decline in T-note yields. Also, strength in stocks today has curbed liquidity...

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UK businesses cutting staff at fastest rate since 2021 after budget

Companies responding to national insurance rise by reducing hiring, survey finds

The Guardian - UK

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Fed Meeting and Key U.S. Inflation Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.18%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.30% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s final monetary policy committee meeting of the year as well as the release of the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge and…

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Lagarde Says ECB Will Continue To Cut Interest Rates

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Monday eurozone policymakers would keep cutting interest rates and warned that higher US tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump could hit growth in the bloc.

International Business Times

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates after jump in inflation

Policymakers are unlikely to give mortgage holders an early Christmas present this year, after inflation rose in October.

The Independent UK

How Lower Interest Rates Will Help the Housing Market

Lower interest rates will give the industry life again as they will likely create more demand and more incentives for developers and thaw a static market.

Kiplinger

Dollar Advances on Higher Bond Yields and Euro Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.24% and posted a 2-week high. The dollar found support Thursday after US Nov PPI rose more than expected, which pushed T-note yields higher and is hawkish for Fed policy. Also, the weakness in the euro Thursday was supportive of the dollar...

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European stocks flat after interest rates cut for fourth time this year

The UK’s FTSE 100 gained 10.14 points, or 0.12%, to close at 8,311.76.

The Independent UK

How China uncertainty could push back RBA rate cut

Unexpected jobs figures have diminished hopes of an interest rate cut in February but favourable inflation data could put lower mortgage costs back on the menu.

AAP

Dollar Climbs with Bond Yields and Euro Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up +0.03%. The dollar today climbed to a 2-week high and is slightly higher after US Nov PPI rose more than expected, which pushed T-note yields higher and was hawkish for Fed policy. Also, weakness in the euro is supportive of the dollar...

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As Fed cuts, long-term rates rise

Ten-year Treasuries or 30-year mortgages have remained relatively high or even increased in recent months

International Business Times

Amid Weak Eurozone And Political Turmoil, ECB To Cut Rates Again

Faced with a stuttering economy, political turbulence in the eurozone and the prospect of renewed trade tensions with the United States, the European Central Bank is Thursday set to cut interest rates again.

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Dollar Sees Support from Yuan and Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday finished up by +0.27% and posted a 2-week high. The dollar found support Wednesday on weakness in the Chinese yuan after Reuters reported that Chinese policymakers are considering allowing the yuan to depreciate, abandoning its stable-currency policy to compensate for any impact from US...

International Business Times

Financial Advisor Charles Wareham On Skyrocketing US Debt, Rising Taxes And What To Do With America's Retirement Plan

With a debt-to-GDP ratio of 122.84% and a recent hike in its interest expenses— now costing $1.133 trillion due to inflation and rising interest rates, the USA is spending 17% of its federal budget just to maintain its debt.

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Value of Australian homes may drop in early 2025

Australian home values could dip in early 2025 but a drop in interest rates is expected to send buyer demand up again.

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Dollar Moves Higher as China May Allow a Weaker Yuan

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.22% and posted a 2-week high. The dollar is seeing support today on weakness in the Chinese yuan after Reuters reported that Chinese policymakers are considering allowing the yuan to depreciate, abandoning its stable-currency policy to compensate for any impact from...

The Guardian - US

Fed could cut interest rates again as US inflation barely moves in November

Federal reserve could cut rates for third time this year as prices rise 2.7% compared with a year before

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Can-Am's Parent Company Isn't Sweating Trump's Proposed Tariffs, At Least Not Yet

President-elect Trump has proposed sweeping tariffs across goods coming in from Mexico, Canada, and China. And they range between 25% and 100%, with the former aimed squarely at Mexico and Canada. Obviously, this is cause for alarm. As I've explained in other posts, tariffs only hurt the consumer, not the company,…

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S&P Futures Gain With U.S. Inflation Data in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending up +0.10% this morning as investors awaited the all-important U.S. inflation report for clues on whether the Federal Reserve will lower or hold interest rates next week.

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S&P Futures Tick Higher as Key U.S. Inflation Report Looms

AAP

Interest rate relief edges closer as RBA changes tune

Australia's central bank is sounding more confident it can beat inflation in welcome signs for mortgage-holders, home-buyers and the federal government.

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