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The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

The U.S. Federal Reserve conducts monetary policy using the short-term Fed Funds Rate as its most effective tool. Meanwhile, longer-term interest rates are a function of supply and demand and market sentiment.

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More Than Half Of Consumers Expect To Work More Hours Or Get Another Job To Afford Next Car

Americans are facing challenges in affording new or used cars, a survey reveals.

International Business Times

Mideast war not behind Aussie inflation: opposition

Unlike Australia, inflation and interest rates are falling in the UK, the US, Canada and New Zealand despite conflict in the Middle East, the opposition says.

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Jeremy Hunt claims Labour changing debt definition will ‘punish families with mortgages’ – as it happened

Former chancellor says ‘increasing borrowing means interest rates would be higher for longer’ as Reeves says it will ‘make space for investment’

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves set to borrow billions for investment after announcing major change to fiscal rules

Ex-Tory chancellor Jeremy Hunt warns he was advised by the Treasury that ‘increasing borrowing meant interest rates would be higher for longer – and punish families with mortgages.’

The Independent UK

Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate cut: Monetary policy is not enough to address economic issues on its own

The Canadian and American economies are deeply intertwined. With the United States Federal Reserve cautious amid mixed signals from the labour market and rising inflation worries, the Bank of Canada has just lowered its key interest rate to 3.75 per cent — cutting it by half a percentage point.

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Things Are Looking Bad for UTV and Snowmobile Maker Polaris

We're in a rough moment for powersports manufacturers. Well, at least for those that primarily deal in more expensive machines. As is the case with Polaris, the makers of everyone's favorite UTVs, ATVs, snowmobiles, and whatever the hell the Slingshot is.

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Dollar Strengthens on Higher T-Note Yields and Weak Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.35% and posted a 2-3/4 month high. Higher T-note yields today boosted the dollar’s interest rate differentials and supported the dollar. Also, the weakness in stocks today has fueled some liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar fell back from its...

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3 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Breaking Out This Quarter

As the U.S. economy showcases resilience amid evolving inflation trends and shifting interest rates, fundamentally solid consumer discretionary stocks eBay (EBAY), PulteGroup (PHM), and Expedia (EXPE) might be solid buys this quarter. Read on.

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Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields and Euro and Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.06% and posted a fresh 2-1/2 month high. Higher T-note yields Tuesday supported modest gains in the dollar. Also, Tuesday’s news that showed that the Oct Richmond Fed manufacturing survey rose to a 4-month high was bullish for the dollar. In addition,...

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Australia facing further economic troubles

Australia is facing ongoing economic challenges as Labor holds out hope interest rates will come down before the federal election.

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Weak Stocks and Higher Bond Yields Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up slightly by +0.05% and posted a fresh 2-1/2 month high. Today’s retreat in stocks is boosting liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, today’s news that showed that the Oct Richmond Fed manufacturing survey rose to a 4-month high is bullish for the...

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Stock Index Futures Slip as Investors Weigh Rate-Cut Outlook, Earnings in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.46%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.62% this morning as Treasury yields extended their rise amid speculation on the trajectory of U.S. interest rates, while investors geared up for the next round of corporate earnings.

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Most Asian Markets Drop As Traders Weigh US Rates Outlook

Most Asian markets turned lower Tuesday after a negative lead from Wall Street fuelled by profit-taking, while traders try to ascertain the outlook for US interest rates.

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Dollar Rallies as Hawkish Fed Comments Push T-note Yields Higher

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.50% and posted a 2-1/2 month high. The dollar found support Monday from higher T-note yields, which strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Gains in the dollar accelerated on hawkish Fed comments. Dallas Fed President Logan said she favors the Fed...

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Crude Posts Moderate Gains on Chinese Stimulus

Nov WTI crude oil (CLX24 ) Monday closed up +1.34 (+1.94%), and Nov RBOB gasoline (RBX24 ) closed up +1.27 (+0.63%). Crude and gasoline prices Monday posted moderate gains. Monday's action by Chinese banks to cut interest rates may spur economic growth and is bullish for crude prices. Also, heightened...

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Crude Climbs as China Boosts Stimulus Measures

Nov WTI crude oil (CLX24 ) today is up +0.88 (+1.27%), and Nov RBOB gasoline (RBX24 ) is up +0.10 (+0.05%). Crude and gasoline prices today are moderately higher. Today's action by Chinese banks to cut interest rates may spur economic growth and is bullish for crude prices. Also, heightened...

The Guardian - UK

UK interest rates to fall to 2.75% by next autumn, Goldman Sachs predicts

Economists at investment bank say markets are underestimating likely extent of action by Bank of England

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The Independent UK

UK interest rates will drop to 2.75 per cent, Goldman Sachs predicts

The drop in rates will be welcome news to mortgage borrowers who have had a tough couple of years, although savers will be hit again

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Dollar Gains on Higher T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.18%. The dollar today is posting modest gains as T-note yields rise, which strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Also, hawkish comments today from Dallas Fed President Logan supported the dollar when she said she favors the Fed gradually lowering interest...

International Business Times

China's Central Bank Cuts Two Key Rates To Boost Economy

China's central bank on Monday said it had cut two key interest rates to historic lows, in the latest move by Beijing to boost sluggish spending and kickstart the world's second-largest economy.

The Street

The surprising reason mortgage rates are up despite interest rate cuts

These underlying economic factors are driving mortgage rates up.

The Guardian - UK

Rent, wage slips and interest rates may feature in new AQA maths test for pupils

Exam board in England, Wales and Northern Ireland pilots tests that aim to show we ‘use maths all the time every day’

Fortune

Half of millennials and Gen Zers feel trapped in their starter homes

Americans feel stuck in their first homes, tied down by high interest rates.

Latin Times

Russian Bank CEO: Interest Rates Are Going Up Because Top Official Is a Woman

Andrey Kostin said the bank's interest rates would reach about 21% by the end of the year, but told Russian media to ask the governor.

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