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US applications for jobless claims inch back down as companies hold on to their employees

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week as businesses continue to retain employees in an economy that has largely withstood rapidly rising interest rates for more than a year

The Independent UK

Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows a modest rise in latest sign of slowing price increases

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained low last month, adding to signs of cooling price increases and raising the likelihood that the Fed will leave interest rates unchanged when it next meets in late September

The Independent UK

Fears of London hotel investment slump amid soaring interest rates

Fears were growing today that London’s hotel building market is being threatened by interest rate rises as sky-high borrowing costs prompt operators to pull back on investment decisions.

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How a traditional savings account can help protect and grow your money

A basic savings account provides a safe place to keep your cash (and earn some interest, too)

Fortune

Why the Recent Sell-Off in Commodities is a Golden Buying Opportunity

High interest rates typically weigh on commodity prices as they increase the cost of carrying raw material inventories and increase production expenses. However, nothing is ordinary about the current historical period, which could mean commodity prices can rise even if rates remain stable or move slightly higher.

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Central banks say interest rates will stay high but it's unclear if this will be enough to curb inflation

The US central bank, the Federal Reserve, has recently signalled that it will keep interest rates high for as long as it takes to bring inflation down to its 2% target.

The Conversation

Mortgage approvals plummet 20 per cent in UK amid soaring interest rates

THE number of mortgage approvals plummeted by more than a fifth in July compared to the same month last year as soaring interest rates take their…

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FTSE 100 Live: London shares climb higher, new Direct Line boss, mortgage approvals down

The strong week for global shares is continuing as traders bet that US interest rates have peaked.

Evening Standard

Australia’s inflation rate eased to 4.9% in July, down from 5.4% in June

Larger than expected fall reduces likelihood Reserve Bank of Australia will raise interest rates again

The Guardian - AU

HSBC offers its first 40-year mortgages as first-time buyers seek long deals

“Marathon mortgages” are becoming more popular as rising interest rates make it harder for some prospective buyers to afford a 20- or 25-year deal

Evening Standard

US consumer confidence wanes as summer draws to a close

American consumers are feeling less confident as summer comes to a close as high prices and interest rates weigh on their willingness to spend

The Independent UK

London homeowners knock £23,000 from asking prices - but it’s not the area of UK that will be worst hit

Higher interest rates forcing sellers to knock 3.4 per cent of asking prices

The Independent UK

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Trade Mixed As Investors Digest Powell’s Hawkish Remarks: Analyst Warning On ETF Approval — ‘The Biggest Discount Of All Time, Or Sh*t News’

Major cryptocurrencies traded with mixed results on Sunday evening, reacting to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech

Zenger

Morningstar cites cheap stocks with strong profits

While surging interest rates have taken a bite out of earnings, some companies have broken through the headwinds.

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6 Proven Ways to Tackle Credit Card Debt

Credit card debt has risen substantially in the U.S., hitting $1.03 trillion in the Fed's latest report. Here are six ways to get your credit card debt down to $0.

The Street

Week Ahead: Jobs, inflation and earnings ahead as September slide looms

Jobs and inflation data take center stage again this week after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warned of the need for 'higher for longer' interest rates in the red-hot U.S. economy.

The Guardian - UK

I have a joint mortgage and want to pay up early. What are the implications?

I have recently inherited money and would like to pay off my share on the flat I own with a friend to avoid soaring interest rates

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise after Fed chief speech

Asian shares are trading mostly higher, as investors felt relief from the head of the Federal Reserve indicating it will “proceed carefully” on interest rates

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The Guardian - AU

Record number of Australians at risk of mortgage stress as RBA interest rate rises bite

Roy Morgan research shows 1.5 million people – almost a third of all mortgage holders – are spending 25 to 45% of their income on their home loan

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Will Interest Rates Remain High?

The 2020 global pandemic caused interest rates to fall to historical lows as the U.S. and other worldwide central banks provided an unprecedented liquidity tidal wave. The tsunami of government stimulus only increased the money supply and planted inflationary seeds that bloomed and caused the hawkish response since March 2022.…

The Independent UK

ECB's Lagarde says interest rates to stay high as long as needed to defeat inflation

Interest rates in the European Union will need to stay high “as long as necessary” to slow still-high inflation, Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, said Friday

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Stocks End Higher on a Neutral Speech from Fed Chair Powell

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +0.67%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.73%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.85%. Stocks on Friday recovered from early losses and settled...

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns the fight against inflation is far from over

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said interest rates could stay elevated for an extended period to bring inflation to the central bank's 2% target.

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Stocks Fall as Powell Signals Interest Rates May be Higher for Longer

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.65%. Stocks this morning are moderately lower. Stocks retreated on...

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S&P Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are trending up +0.26% this morning as market participants awaited Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech for further clues on the outlook for interest rates.

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