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OPINION - Labour likes to complain about its inheritance – but it will soon enjoy lower interest rates

I'm not saying I don't like my job, but I think I'd quite fancy sitting on the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) . Not for the money, of course – though a total compensation package of £163,700 per annum sounds decent. Nor even because I take an amateur's…

Evening Standard

Economists Urge Federal Reserve To Cut Interest Rates Sooner

The Federal Reserve faces pressure for an immediate rate cut but must consider various economic factors before making a decision.

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HSBC Records $21.6 Billion Pre-tax Profit In First Half 2024

Banking giant HSBC said Wednesday that pre-tax profits in the first half of 2024 came in at $21.6 billion, slightly lower than last year's record performance.

International Business Times

Australia’s 3.8% inflation rate is concerning, but not enough to trigger a rate rise

After falling for five consecutive quarters to less than half of its 7.8% peak, inflation climbed slightly in the June quarter, from 3.6% to 3.8% for the year to June.

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US Fed Expected To Pause Again And Hint At September Rate Cut

The US Federal Reserve is highly unlikely to waver from its position of holding interest rates at a two-decade high on Wednesday, but could drop hints about a September start to rate cuts.

International Business Times

Inflation rises to 3.8% amid hopes the RBA will hold off hiking interest rates again

Australia’s consumer price index rose in the June quarter in line with economists’ forecasts

The Guardian - AU

U.S. job openings fall slightly to 8.2 million, sign that high rates continue to cool labor market

U.S. job openings fell slightly last month, a sign that the American labor market continues to cool in the face of high interest rates

The Independent UK

Why the RBA is highly unlikely to lift interest rates next week, even as inflation climbs

The inflation figure due to be released today is different than most. It’s focusing the minds of politicians as well as economists.

The Conversation

Housing approvals fall to lowest level in 12 years despite Labor’s pledge of 1.2m new homes

Approved dwellings drop 6.5% in June amid high interest rates and building costs as CoreLogic rues ‘dismal result’

The Guardian - AU

Trump says the dollar is too strong—but his policies may make it even stronger, bank strategist says

An immigration clampdown, aggressive tax cuts, and heavy tariffs could lift the U.S. dollar even as Trump tries to fight what he calls a "currency problem."

Fortune

There’s a huge amount riding on the latest inflation figures. Here’s why

The big four banks predict interest rates to be cut, but the RBA may have other ideas

The Guardian - AU

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Why Should Students Consider Private Student Loans?

Financing a college education can be challenging, and many students look for ways to cover their expenses.

International Business Times

Asian Markets Extend Wall St Rally After US Data And Ahead Of Fed

Asian markets rallied Monday, tracking a surge on Wall Street after data showing US inflation slowed further in June stoked hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates.

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England set to rain on hopes of interest rate cut after economic bounce

This week’s Bank meeting is unlikely to bring borrowers any joy amid a strong recovery from 2023’s mild recession

Barchart

Grain Markets: Will the Positive Trend in the Soybean, Corn, and Wheat Market Continue?

This morning, I appeared on AgWeb's Markets Now with Michelle Rook. Our conversation covered soybean, corn, and wheat markets, as well as the impact of interest rates and gold prices.

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Fed Expected To Cut Interest Rates As Inflation Cools

Latest data shows low inflation, potential interest rate cuts by the Fed, and steady economic growth in the U.S.

The Independent UK

Fed's preferred inflation gauge cools, adding to likelihood of a September rate cut

The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation measure remained low last month, bolstering evidence that price pressures are steadily cooling and setting the stage for the Fed to begin cutting interest rates this fall

The Street

High interest rates and low housing inventory are creating roadblocks for millennial homebuyers.

Millennials are feeling the pain of a volatile housing market.

Barchart

Consolidation Could Lead to A Breakout

The United States 30-year Treasury bond futures are a critical benchmark for long-dated interest rates. While the futures remain in a bearish market that began at the 2020 record high, 2024 has been an inside year, trading within the low-to-high range established in 2023. As bonds consolidate, the potential for…

International Business Times

US Economy Beats Growth Expectations In Second Quarter

US economic growth blew past expectations in the second quarter, boosted by consumer spending and inventory building despite high interest rates, government data showed Thursday, after a slow start to the year.

The Street

Vanguard offers unexpected Fed interest rate forecast

The central bank raised rates from March 2022 until July 2023.

The Street

Former Fed official changes tune on what's next for interest rates

A former Fed hawk says waiting for September to cut rates "unnecessarily increases the risk" of recession.

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