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Britain's Businesses On The Brink: More Than 2,000 Firms Collapse In A Month After Reeves' Tax Raid

Over 2,000 firms collapsed in England and Wales in July as Rachel Reeves' tax hikes, rising wages, and high interest rates push Britain's businesses into crisis.

International Business Times UK

Home Depot says tariff price increases are coming and customers are putting off larger home-improvement projects as worries about the economy fester

Consumers are hesitant to take out loans for bigger projects, said Home Depot’s CFO.

Fortune

Asian shares are mixed in quiet trading as traders await cues from the Fed

Shares are mixed in Asia after Wall Street held near its records

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Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.30%. The dollar moved higher Monday on carryover support on concern that last week's CPI and PPI reports showed an acceleration of prices that could keep the Fed from cutting interest rates at next month's FOMC meeting. The reduced chances of...

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FTSE 100 edges up ahead of Trump-Zelensky talks

Investors are focused on a speech by US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell, with hopes he will provide clues on Fed plans for interest rates.

Evening Standard

Dollar Gains as Fed Rate Cut Chances Slip

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.15%. The dollar has carryover support on concern that last week's CPI and PPI reports showed an acceleration of prices that could keep the Fed from cutting interest rates at next month's FOMC meeting. The dollar fell back from its best...

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Best savings accounts and cash ISAs after interest rates cut in August

Inflation is likely to hit 4% - so make sure your interest rate is above that while still possible

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Larry Summers Warns Scott Bessent: 'Unless We See A Recession,' You Shouldn't Be Prescribing A 175 Basis Point Cut In Interest Rates

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers criticized the current U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for weighing too directly on the direction of interest rates, something he believes could blur the lines between fiscal and monetary polices.

Benzinga

5 Housing Markets Could See a Surge in Prices if Chairman Powell Cuts Interest Rates

If the Fed cuts rates, these 5 housing markets could see home prices skyrocket—find out which cities may lead the next real estate boom.

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Everything You Need to Know About High-Yield Savings Accounts in August 2025

A high-yield savings account (HYSA) enables you to leverage significantly higher interest rates without sacrificing liquidity or having to shoulder risk. Rates are variable, but there are some attractive deals on the market that can help you build your savings in 2025.

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Stocks Muted Before the Open With Key U.S. PPI Data in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.02%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.08% this morning, taking a breather after recent gains, while investors look ahead to crucial U.S. producer inflation data for insight into how aggressively the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates.

Barchart

Asian Markets Mixed As Bitcoin Surges To New High

Bitcoin hit a new peak during early Asian trading on Thursday, as the yen surged after the US Treasury Secretary said he expects Japan to hike interest rates.

International Business Times

Asian shares are mixed after days of gains driven by hopes for US rate cuts

Asian shares are mixed after days of gains driven by hopes for lower U.S. interest rates

The Independent UK

As Fed Rate Cut Bets Surge, Wednesday's Homebuilder Rally Signals Housing Market Optimism

Homebuilder stocks are rallying Wednesday afternoon, fueled by growing investor optimism that the Federal Reserve is poised to cut interest rates as soon as next month.

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Bessent Wants Aggressive Fed Rate Cuts: 'We Should Be 150-175 Points Lower'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said interest rates are too restrictive and signaled the Trump administration supports an aggressive monetary easing cycle beginning as soon as September.

Al Jazeera

Trump threatens ‘major lawsuit’ against Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell

US president has pressured Powell to lower interest rates and criticised him for the Federal Reserve’s renovation costs.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s interest rate obsession is stopping us having an important discussion about our economic future

Rates alone are not the potential saviour, or otherwise, of our economy. For many, that saviour is productivity

The Independent UK

Inflation likely moved higher last month as tariffs bite, putting the Fed in bind

Inflation likely ticked up in July for the third straight month as tariffs lift the cost of imported goods such as furniture, appliances, and toys, which could make it harder for the Federal Reserve to cut short-term interest rates as President Donald Trump has demanded

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September Fed Rate Cut? Goldman, JPMorgan Make The Same Call

Economic tremors ripple across financial markets as shifting global dynamics push major banks to alter their interest rate forecasts. J.P. Morgan now expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its September meeting, moving up its forecast from December.

AAP

Rates cut but borrowers told not to bank on more relief

The cash rate has been cut to its lowest level in more than two years, as the Reserve Bank resisted the temptation to wrong-foot analysts twice in two months.

Fortune

The ‘Fed put’ is back: If Tuesday’s inflation report is bad expect chaos in the markets

Investors think the Fed will almost definitely cut interest rates in September, and they are hoping that the consumer price inflation report—due tomorrow—won’t show a significant rise in inflation.

The Independent UK

Asian shares advance ahead of Trump's deadline for imposing higher tariffs on Chinese goods

Shares are higher in Asia a day ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline for imposing higher tariffs on goods imported from China

AAP

Hopes RBA won't repeat shock rates hold as board meets

The "Trumpification" of the US Federal Reserve provides an unsettling backdrop to the Reserve Bank's August meeting, where it is expected to cut interest rates.

AAP

Mortgage holders ready for relief after past rates blow

The Reserve Bank of Australia board is expected to deliver mortgage holders more hip-pocket relief in its upcoming interest rates decision.

The Independent UK

A top Federal Reserve official says dour jobs data backs the case for 3 rate cuts

A top official at the Federal Reserve is saying that this month’s stunning, weaker-than-expected report on the U.S. job market is strengthening her belief that interest rates should be lower

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