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House prices rise for the second month in a row as rents keep rising due to low vacancy rates

CoreLogic data shows Australian property prices have risen for the second consecutive month, suggesting a downturn in the housing market is coming to an end as interest rates stabilise.

ABC News

‘Line ball’: Experts split as RBA mulls pivotal interest rates call amid rising mortgage stress

Experts are split on whether the Reserve Bank will return to hiking interest rates at its May meeting this week.

The New Daily

The biggest challenge facing US small businesses? Rising interest rates

Financial help is available to small businesses – but this funding is competitive, time-consuming and difficult to receive

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These borrowers are facing a big jump in their mortgage repayments — but they feel they dodged a bullet

As hundreds of thousands of Australian households brace for a steep hike in their mortgage repayments, there are calls for lenders to better explain to prospective borrowers the risks of interest rate rises or other changes to their circumstances.

ABC News

Greens to introduce legislation to block Reserve Bank rate rises

n a move that runs counter to history and convention, the Greens will seek changes that would see interest rates capped and rents frozen.

The New Daily

Greens announce plans to introduce bill to federal parliament to freeze rents and interest rates before budget announcement

Their proposal would see the federal government work with states and territories to freeze rent increases nationwide.

ABC News

Dollar Gains on Strength in U.S. Economic News and Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.18% and posted a 1-week high. The dollar found support Friday on the stronger-than-expected U.S. Q1 employment cost index report, which bolsters the case for the Fed to keep raising interest rates. The dollar also found support on weakness in the...

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3 Low-Rated POWR Stocks to Sell Immediately

The economic situation appears to be grim, with higher interest rates and the recent turmoil in the financial system causing sluggish growth in the first three months of this year. Hence, it could be wise to avoid struggling stocks Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX), Local Bounti (LOCL), and Kiromic BioPharma (KRBP). These…

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Recent banking crises are rooted in a system that rewards excessive risk-taking -- as First Republic's failure shows

First Republic Bank became the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history after the lender was seized by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and sold to JPMorgan Chase on May 1, 2023. First Republic is the latest victim of the panic that has roiled small and midsize banks since the failure…

The Conversation

A key inflation gauge tracked by Fed remained high in March

A key index of underlying inflation that is closely followed by the Federal Reserve remained elevated last month, keeping the Fed on track to raise interest rates next week for the 10th time since March of last year

The Independent UK

Danske Bank first quarter profits jump on increased transaction and interest rates

It made £48.9 million in the first three months of 2023

Birmingham Post

Hold: Why Investors Should Wait Before Buying These Momentum Stocks

Still-elevated inflation, rising interest rates, and volatile economic data are expected to keep the stock market under immense pressure in the near future. Despite showing strong momentum lately, it could be wise to wait before investing in fundamentally weak stocks Robinhood Markets (HOOD), Transocean (RIG), and Harbor Custom Development (HCDI).…

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All the DWP benefit payments, money changes and announcements that will affect your wallet in May

Many will receive their first Cost of Living payment in May as well as see an increase to their benefit payments

Manchester Evening News

Bank of England to announce May changes to interest rates

A change in interest rates will have a direct effect on mortgages and loans

Manchester Evening News

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The Independent UK

US economic growth likely slowed in January-March quarter

Despite surging interest rates, punishing inflation and global turbulence, the U.S. economy stood firm last year

Bangkok Post

Offo sees slight dip in global oil prices

Global oil prices are expected to fall slightly as central banks continue to raise interest rates to tame high inflation, says the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo).

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Dollar Falls on U.S. Bank Concerns

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.39%. The dollar on Wednesday dropped to a 1-1/2 week low on concerns that the ongoing U.S. banking turmoil will prompt the Fed to stop raising interest rates. Also, Wednesday’s U.S. Mar capital goods new orders report was weaker-than-expected and weighed...

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How is the New Physical Lumber Contract Doing?

The random-length lumber futures contract has faded into history, and the smaller physical contract is now the only route for hedging and speculation in the wood market. Over the past weeks, physical lumber futures have traded around the $500 per 1,000 board feet level, but the new contracts have attracted…

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Expert rips apart Bank of England economist's 'accept being poorer' claim

THE claim by the Bank of England's top economist that people in the UK need to accept they are poorer is part of a “conspiracy is against working…

The Conversation

Inflation has fallen, but one or two more interest-rate rises are still likely

Australia’s inflation rate has fallen from its 30-year high of 7.8% in the December quarter of 2022 to 7.0% in the March quarter of 2023. But it’s still likely the Reserve Bank of Australia will push up interest rates again before the end of the year to drive inflation back…

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Quarterly inflation is expected to ease, but the Reserve Bank may still lift interest rates

Even if inflation eases, a leading economist and strategist believes today's consumer price index figures will give the Reserve Bank of Australia reason to resume its rate-hiking cycle at its next meeting.

Bristol Post

Former Northern Rock mortgage holder in Bristol seeking legal action over high rates

She bought her Hartcliffe property for £120,000, but her mortgage was with Northern Rock

The Guardian - UK

Duke of Westminster’s property firm pays £50m dividend despite profits drop

Boss of Grosvenor, which owns swathes of Mayfair and Belgravia, warns of ‘more pain’ for commercial property market

Asharq Al-Awsat

Oil Prices Stable as Investors Ponder China Demand, Rate Hikes

Oil prices held steady on Tuesday as investors weighed strong holiday travel in China that could boost fuel demand against the prospect of rising interest rates elsewhere, slowing economic growth. Brent crude fell 3 cents to $82.70 a barrel at 0620 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude also eased…

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The Dollar Index-Going Nowhere Fast

The dollar index is a mirage as it only measures the U.S. dollar’s value against the other world reserve currencies. Reserve currencies are freely exchangeable, and while they move higher and lower against each other in a free and transparent global foreign exchange marketplace, governments and monetary authorities routinely intervene…

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