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The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Unemployment rate drops to 3.7%, and experts say it’s another ‘soft landing’ signal that will leave the Fed in limbo

“The recession that seemed so inevitable at the end of 2022 still hasn’t arrived and may not come anytime soon,” said Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer of the Independent Advisor Alliance.

Fortune

How Close Is the BOJ to Ending Negative Interest Rates?

The Japanese yen (^USDJPY ) on Thursday soared to a 4-month high against the dollar after comments from Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Ueda and comments Wednesday from one of his deputies bolstered speculation the BOJ was close to ending its negative interest rate policy. Market attention will now focus...

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US economy adds 199,000 jobs as unemployment rate falls slightly

Jobless rate down to 3.7% as world’s largest economy grapples with interest rates and American policymakers plot next moves

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Public thinks inflation will still be too high in late 2028, Bank of England survey reveals

When asked what they expect the rate of inflation to be five years from now, respondents gave a median answer of 3.2%

Evening Standard

Best ETFs Finding Ways To Add To Their Mounting Gains

Investors embraced risky assets in November — hoping the Federal Reserve is done hiking rates. And some of the best ETFs and mutual funds for stocks and bonds shined.

Investors Business Daily

FTSE 100 Live: US jobs figures beat forecasts in latest 'soft landing' boost, London blue-chips up

Blue-chip shares struggled today as investors opted not to take new positions ahead of a significant week for the outlook on borrowing costs.

Evening Standard

Most Australian mortgage holders on track with loan repayments despite high interest rates, RBA official reveals

Number of borrowers in ‘severe financial stress’ has risen but most showing resilience, Reserve Bank’s Andrea Brischetto says

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Bank of England's Financial Stability Report Highlights Resilience Amid Rising Interest Rates

The Bank of England recently released its Financial Stability Report, spotlighting the resilience of UK households and businesses in the face of escalating interest rates.

International Business Times UK

Rabobank Executive Sounds Alarm On Farm Interest Rates Tied To Emissions

The Netherlands-based bank has a net zero target date—2050—with a lowered emissions goal set for 2030.

International Business Times

3 ETFs Poised To Thrive If Rates Dip And The Dollar Weakens

The Federal Reserve might be done raising interest rates for a while. And some investors are looking for the best ETFs if that's the case.

Investors Business Daily

One of Wall Street’s most feared short sellers takes aim at Blackstone Mortgage Trust, warning it could be ‘completely wiped out’ by rising losses

Muddy Waters believes the ‘perfect macro storm’ of high interest rates and office vacancies is coming for Blackstone Mortgage Trust.

Fortune

Markets Today: Stocks Rise on Fed-Friendly ADP and Productivity Reports

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.34%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.45%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately higher after a smaller-than-expected increase in Nov ADP employment bolstered speculation the Fed is done raising interest rates. Stock index...

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Bracket creep is cooling Australia’s economy – it’s good news for interest rates but not for household budgets

The weak economy probably means the next RBA rates move – short of an inflation surprise next month – will be a cut

The Guardian - AU

S&P Futures Tick Higher as Investors Weigh Fed Rate Cuts, U.S. ADP Jobs Report Looms

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are trending up +0.25% this morning as the latest U.S. employment data fueled bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as soon as March, with investors’ focus now turning to the ADP National Employment numbers due later in the day.

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International Business Times

Asian Markets On Front Foot As US Jobs Data Provide New Rate Cheer

Asian stocks rose Wednesday after a tepid start to the week as data pointing to a softening US labour market restoked hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the new year.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s economic growth slows, reducing chance of another interest rate rise next year

Economy grows more slowly than expected, with consumer spending flat under the pressure of high interest rates

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Stocks Mixed as Bond Yields Drop on Weak U.S. Oct JOLTS Report

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.42%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.05%. Stocks this morning are mixed. Bond yields tumbled today...

The Independent UK

US job openings fall to lowest level since March 2021 as labor market cools

U.S. employers posted 8.7 million job openings in October, the fewest since March 2021, in a sign that hiring is cooling in the face of higher interest rates yet remains at a still-healthy pace

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Markets Today: Stocks Slip as Optimism for Fed Rate Cuts Fades

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.25%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.36%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately lower, weighed down by reduced optimism that the Fed will cut interest rates early next year. U.S. equity markets also...

The Canberra Times

Why Australian home prices continue to rise despite interest rate increases

Despite 13 interest rate rises since May property prices are still on the up.

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Stocks Slump on Concern Fed Rate-Cut Speculation Has Gone Too Far

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.88%. Stocks this morning are sharply lower, with the Nasdaq...

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Stocks Set to Open Lower as Investors Await U.S. Jobs Data

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are down -0.34%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are down -0.46% this morning as U.S. Treasury yields climbed at the start of a busy week of economic data, with all eyes on Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report that could influence the outlook for U.S.…

International Business Times

Bitcoin And Small Cap Stocks Continue To Lead Wall Street's 'Everything Rally' As Bond Yields Tumble

Bitcoin was up 5.2% for the week, followed by the Russell 2000 small caps index, which was up 3.5%. These gains outperformed the 0.2% tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index gains and the S&P 500 index's 0.9% gains.

The Independent UK

Economists predict US inflation will keep cooling and the economy can avoid a recession

A survey shows most business economists think the U.S. economy could avoid a recession next year, even if the job market ends up weakening under pressure brought by high interest rates

International Business Times

Gold Jumps To Record On Rate Cut Bets But Equities Struggle

Gold hit a fresh record Monday on growing optimism the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the new year, with traders shrugging off boss Jerome Powell's attempts to temper expectations.

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