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The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Why a proposed 10% cap on credit card interest is rattling big banks

The proposal was a major topic this week during earnings calls.

Fortune

Nasdaq Futures Climb on AI Optimism

March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are trending up +0.59% this morning, signaling that a tech rally fueled by strong earnings from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., which revived optimism around AI, looks set to continue.

Barchart

Most Americans Have Savings — But Nearly Half Don't Know How Much Interest They're Earning

A new study reveals that while most Americans have savings accounts of various types, many are unaware of the interest rates they earn.

International Business Times UK

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Stocks Climb Before the Open as TSMC Reignites AI Optimism, U.S. Economic Data and Earnings in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.37%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.74% this morning after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. renewed confidence in the sustainability of AI demand.

Barchart

Private Equity Is Fundamentally Changing: What Now for Investors and Business Owners?

For 40 years, private equity enjoyed extraordinary returns thanks to falling rates and abundant credit. That's changed. What should PE firms and clients do now?

Kiplinger

Hot or not? Strong spending complicates rate picture

Upcoming data will give the Reserve Bank a better sense of whether higher interest rates are required to take the heat out of Australia's economy.

AAP

Bilt's new credit cards will feature 10% interest rate, meeting bipartisan call for lower card rates

Bilt has announced an overhaul of its credit cards, introducing an 10% introductory interest rate for one year

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Dollar Rebounds on an Upbeat Fed Beige Book

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.03%. The dollar finished slightly lower on Wednesday and was under pressure most of the day after the yen rallied on jawboning from Japanese government officials. The dollar still has some negative carryover from Monday, amid concerns over Fed independence, after...

Barchart

Trump wants to cap credit card interest to 10% for a year. Should Australia consider it?

US President Donald Trump has called for a one year cap on credit card interest rate charges at 10% – around half of the average current US rate – starting from January 20.

The Conversation

UK borrowing costs drop to lowest level in more than a year

Greater scope for interest rate cuts and reduced fears about government finances prompt bond yields to fall

The Guardian - UK

Experts Warn Consumers Could Pay More If 10% Credit Card Cap Limits Rewards and Raises Other Fees

Trump’s proposed plan to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for a year could save consumers money, but experts warn of tighter lending and higher fees.

GOBankingRates

Dollar Slips as the Yen Recovers and Precious Metals Soar on Geopolitical Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.12%. The dollar is under pressure today after the yen rallied on jawboning from Japanese government officials. The dollar still has some negative carryover from Monday, amid concerns over Fed independence, after Fed Chair Powell said the Justice Department's threat of...

Barchart

The One Upgrade Sellers Should Never Skip If They Want Top Dollar in 2026

In a market shaped by higher interest rates and buyer caution, sellers are being rewarded for reducing uncertainty, not for showing off.

GOBankingRates

Trump vs. Free Markets

Much separates populist Republicans from progressive Democrats, but they all favor state control.

Reason

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The Conversation

Why the world’s central bankers had to speak up against Trump’s attacks on the Fed

Central bankers from around the world have issued a joint statement of support for US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, as he faces a criminal probe on top of mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump to resign early.

The Guardian - AU

How would a Trump takeover of the Fed affect Australia?

Central banks are given independence so they can make unpopular, inflation-beating decisions on interest rates

Barchart

Stocks Fall on Weakness in Software and Credit Card Companies

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.80%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.18%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.22%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Independent UK

Trump uses affordability speech to air grievances and empty boasts – but offers little to bring down prices

Address to Detroit Economic Club includes few concrete proposals to address cost-of-living concerns

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The Independent UK

Wall Street executives warn Trump: Stop attacking the Fed and credit card industry

Wall Street's relationship with the Trump administration is souring

International Business Times

Mike Johnson Warns Trump's Credit Card Plan Isn't 'Thought Through' Enough

House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed his doubts about the Trump administration's plan to cap credit card interest rates to 10% for a year.

AAP

High cash rates no barrier to housing boom, data shows

Conventional wisdom that low interest rates are a precondition to property booms is not borne out by four decades of historical data.

Reason

The 6 Ways Trump Tried To Control the Economy Last Week

From defense contracting and mortgage finance to credit, housing, and monetary policy, Trump is leaning heavily on command-and-control economics.

The Conversation

Trump’s attacks on the Federal Reserve risk fuelling US inflation and ending dollar dominance

US president Donald Trump’s attacks on the chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, are yet another signal of a new era of economic policymaking and governance.

GOBankingRates

What Trump’s Dispute with the Federal Reserve Means for Interest Rates (and You)

Trump’s dispute with the Federal Reserve could impact interest rates and your finances. Learn what’s driving the clash and what it means for you.

Barchart

Analysts Say Capital One Stock Is a ‘Strong Buy.’ Did Trump Just Change That?

Capital One stock fell 6% yesterday after Donald Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on the interest rates that American credit card companies can charge customers.

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