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New building activity slows as rates bite

The pace of home building is easing as higher interest rates, labour shortages and material shortages weigh on the construction industry.

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3 Stocks That Can Help Keep Your Retirement Account Safe

Although the Fed’s seven interest rate hikes were able to cool inflation in the last three months of 2022, the central bank remains committed to achieving its inflation target by raising interest rates through 2023. As the economy might witness a slowdown, investors could consider adding fundamentally sound and dividend-paying…

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Davos 2023: Global growth to bottom out this year - IMF's Georgieva

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Tuesday global economic growth was expected bottom out in 2023 despite the continued Ukraine war and rising interest rates.

Reuters

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JB Hi-Fi reports record half year sales

JB Hi-Fi says its overall sales were $5.28 billion in the first half of 2022/23, up 8.6 per cent from a year ago, despite rising interest rates.

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3 Large-Cap Stocks to Add to Your Buy List This Winter

Despite inflation cooling further in December, the likelihood of the economy entering a recession this year is rising as the Fed expects to continue increasing interest rates until inflation comes down to its 2% target. Therefore, large-cap stocks Microsoft (MSFT), UnitedHealth (UNH), and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) could be stable investments…

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Homebuyers urged to be more prudent

Homebuyers should have more financial discipline and readiness before buying a house as home prices are surging, interest rates are rising and property incentives have expired, says property website DDproperty.com.

Bangkok Post

Bitcoin up after US inflation decline

Bitcoin jumped above US$19,000, its highest level since November 2022, as US inflation fell to 6.5%, raising analysts' expectations that the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates by only 0.25% at its meeting later this month.

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These major banks see a "mild recession" coming in 2023

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Citigroup are bracing for an economic downturn in 2023, including an uptick in unemployment, even as they continue to benefit from strong consumer spending and higher interest rates.

Axios

Why your mortgage interest rate could rise further, even after the RBA stops hiking

Australian banks — which made bumper profits last year — are facing soaring funding costs as they need to repay $188 billion of cheap money borrowed from the Reserve Bank in the coming years, which is bad news for home loan borrowers.

ABC News

3 Stocks to Buy Right Now for the Long Term

Although inflation slowed further in December, concerns of a recession weigh heavy on investors’ sentiments as the Fed plans to continue raising interest rates this year. Amid this backdrop, investors could consider buying fundamentally strong stocks AbbVie (ABBV), The Coca-Cola Company (KO), and Centene Corporation (CNC) for the long-term. Read…

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These 3 Stocks Pay You to Own Them

Although inflation has been showing signs of easing, it continues to hover way above the Fed’s 2% target. Since the Fed is expected to continue raising interest rates until its target is reached, the stock market is expected to remain volatile. Amid this backdrop, investors could consider investing in quality…

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What the experts say about fixing your mortgage now as rates fall below 5%

With interest rates going down, is now the time to fix your mortgage?

Wales Online

Huge jackpots are less rare — and 4 other things to know about the lottery

What would you do with a $1 billion payday? If you're hearing that question more these days, it's because huge jackpots like the Mega Millions aren't as rare as they once were.

WEKU

IMF: Full Brunt of Financial Tightening Yet to Materialize

Countries have yet to see the full impact of tightening financial conditions, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Thursday, warning that central banks have some way to go in their inflation battle. Global growth is expected to slow further this year, as central banks including the US Federal Reserve have raised…

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Refinancing kicks up a gear as rates bite

Rising interest rates have prompted a surge in refinancing as borrowers look to lock in a better deal.

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2 Dividend Kings to Buy for 2023

Although inflation slowed in December, concerns of a recession weigh heavy on investors’ sentiments as the Fed plans to continue raising interest rates this year. Therefore, to hedge one’s portfolio against recession, investors could add PepsiCo (PEP) and Colgate-Palmolive (CL) to their portfolios due to their strong fundamentals and steady…

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3 Large-Cap Stocks Worth Buying in 2023

With the Fed signaling to continue raising interest rates throughout this year, the probability of the economy tipping into a recession is increasing. Amid the macroeconomic unrest, fundamentally sound large-cap stocks UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Walmart (WMT), and Eli Lilly (LLY) might be safe investments this year. Read on….

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Savings: Britons urged to act soon as some interest rates pass 4%

Consumers have got used to poor returns on savings accounts, but there are now better deals

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The Global Economy of 2023 Is Going to Be a Wild Ride

The pillars of prosperity that supported 30 years of growth have crumbled. Now the world has to cope with inflation, labor shortages and geopolitical unrest.

Bangkok Post

Corporate bonds again to exceed B1tn tally

The Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA) expects the value of corporate bonds to remain elevated this year as corporates look to lock in financial costs as interest rates rise.

Bangkok Post

Interest rates hamstring developers

Higher interest rates and the end of property measures weakened housing developer sentiment, while the comeback of Chinese tourists boosted confidence, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).

WEKU

Americans are piling up credit card debt — and it could prove very costly

More Americans are leaning on their credit cards to cope with rising prices. And as interest rates continue to climb, that debt is getting more and more expensive.

AAP

ACCC probe to ensure savers get fair deal

The treasurer has asked the consumer watchdog to investigate why interest rate increases on deposit products are often lower, slower or conditional.

Fortune

Refinancing student loans: a complete guide

Crunch the numbers, shop around for the lowest rates, and think twice before refinancing federal student loans.

Manchester Evening News

Word of warning for millions of homeowners with fixed rate mortgages

More than 1.4 million households could be affected this year

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