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The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

US debt decision lifts markets, but job numbers remain key

Wage growth and tight labour markets in the US are making it increasingly likely the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in June, some experts say. And at least one local economist is taking our Reserve Bank's statement it is putting rates rises on hold with a pinch of salt.

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Larry Summers says that the Fed should consider doubling down on interest rates in July if it pauses in June because the risk of 'overheating the economy'

Suggestion comes as other economists push for an end to increases.

Fortune

Worst mortgage stress since GFC as Reserve Bank board ponders rates hike

Another 30,000 Australians could be thrown into risk of mortgage stress if the RBA raises interest rates again.

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3 Big Changes Since The S&P 500 Was Trading This High

Higher interest rates and more expensive stock valuations combined with the cheapest implied volatility prices in years sets up ideally for a couple option strategies in SPY.

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OPINION - Britain is the sick man of the West on inflation and now faces bitter medicine

First, the good news. Inflation is heading lower. US inflation peaked at 8.5 per cent late last year and is now running at around five per cent. Eurozone inflation peaked at 10.6 per cent and is now down to 6.1 per cent. UK inflation peaked at more than 11 per…

Evening Standard

What is behind a rise in evictions and what does it means for the rental sector?

No-fault evictions are on the increase even as the Government prepares to ban the practice.

Evening Standard

Don't blame Australia's lowest-paid workers if interest rates rise again

The odds have been shortening on the Reserve Bank of Australia lifting interest again, and Australia’s workers are again being blamed for driving inflation.

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Interest rates forecast to continue rising

Research houses expect the Bank of Thailand to raise its policy rate one or two additional times this year because of an upside risk to inflation as the economy recovers.

Bangkok Post

Investors cheer end of US debt drama

RECAP: Asian stocks advanced on Friday, buoyed by the passage of an agreement that averts a US debt default. Hopes that the US Federal Reserve will decide against lifting interest rates this month also lifted sentiment.

Bangkok Post

Can market veteran Simsek pull Turkey’s economy back from brink?

New finance minister is widely respected by foreign investors and known for his orthodox economic approach.

Al Jazeera

‘Razor’s edge’: Duelling futures for mortgage bills as RBA mulls June interest rates hike

The RBA will decide this week whether to raise mortgage bills for millions of Australian families again, or deliver a June reprieve and pause interest

The New Daily

UK property market lacks spring bounce but a crash is unlikely

It’s reasonable to expect a fall in nominal house prices of at least 10%. That’s a chunky fall – and a welcome one

The Guardian - UK

Queensland property prices tumbled after boom but now every region is rising again

The real estate rollercoaster continues as research shows house prices have been rising again throughout Queensland over the past three months.

ABC News

Ever higher interest rates won’t solve the problem of greedflation

Central banks seem blind to one of the real causes of inflation: profiteering under cover of Covid and the Ukraine war

The Guardian - UK

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Amazingly, the U.S. job market continues to roar. Here are the 5 things to know

Employers added a whopping 339,000 jobs last month, a stunningly strong number. Here are some of the key takeaways of the country's red hot labor market.

Bangkok Post

Analysts anticipate more rate hikes

The Bank of Thailand is likely to continue to raise interest rates this year to curb rising inflationary pressures, though such increases could hurt the stock market and the economy, say analysts.

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3 Value Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio

The stock market will likely remain under pressure with rising concerns about an economic slump and high-interest rates. Therefore, investors could look to add fundamentally strong stocks Novo Nordisk (NVO), Novartis (NVS), and NetScout Systems (NTCT) to their portfolios, which are trading at discounts. Keep reading….

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Jobs Report Shows Hiring Surge in May: What the Experts Are Saying

A mixed jobs report should keep the Fed on track to pause its campaign of rate hikes.

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3 Quality Stocks to Buy Today

Amid sticky inflation, tight labor market, and economic resilience, another rate hike could be in the offing. The higher interest rates and tighter lending standards could push the economy into a recession. Amid the macroeconomic uncertainty, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong quality stocks Microsoft (MSFT), Murphy USA…

The Guardian - US

US jobs market remains strong despite high interest rates and debt ceiling fight

US adds 339,000 jobs in May, surpassing forecasts, as unemployment rate increases slightly to 3.7%

Manchester Evening News

HSBC customers to get savings boost as bank makes big changes next week

The bank chain will increase interest rates on some saving accounts with increases of up to 0.75 percentage points

Daily Mirror

New regular saver account opens offering inflation-busting 9% - but can you beat it elsewhere?

The interest rates offered on regular saver accounts has started to boom with the newest addition to the market paying a rate of 9% - but how do they all compare?

The Guardian - US

‘It left me with nothing’: the debt trap of payday loans

Some payday loans have interest rates as high as 664% – but now Minnesota will cap them at 36%, in line with some other states

The Independent UK

What is behind a rise in evictions and what does it means for the rental sector?

No-fault evictions are on the increase even as the Government prepares to ban the practice.

Fortune

Barbara Corcoran says it’s a ‘good time to buy’ because home prices are going to ‘explode’ when mortgage rates drop

As a guest on Good Morning America, Barbara Corcoran spilled all her housing tips.

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