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The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Jerome Powell keeps interest rates the same — and ignores Trump

Powell maintains the Fed’s apolitical stance even amid president’s badgering, writes Eric Garcia

The Independent UK

Fed might have to pick between solving unemployment or inflation

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank hasn’t faced such a scenario in a “long time.”

Fortune

Dollar Rallies as Fed Chair Powell Downplays Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.48%. The dollar posted moderate gains on Wednesday on hopes of easing US-China trade tensions after the two countries agreed to trade talks this weekend for the first time since President Trump imposed tariffs on US trading partners. Also, Wednesday’s US economic...

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Federal Reserve warns of inflation and jobs risks amid Trump’s erratic trade strategy

Central bank says ‘uncertainty has increased’ as it opts to maintain benchmark interest rate for third time in a row

The Guardian - US

Federal Reserve doesn’t budge on interest rates

Investors are pricing in two to four cuts by the end of the year.

Fortune

Bank of England poised to cut interest rates as tariffs to weigh on growth

Most economists think UK interest rates will be reduced to 4.25% from their current level of 4.5% on Thursday.

The Independent UK

The Reserve Bank played it safe and didn’t cut interest rates in April – and households suffer

As we focused on the election, the latest retail trade figures came out – and they stunk. Another reason why the RBA should have cut

The Guardian - AU

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UK savers told to ‘move fast’ ahead of expected interest rate change

Savings rates are ‘firmly in retreat mode’ says one expert

The Independent UK

Work halted on huge windfarm in North Sea amid rising costs

Danish developer Orsted blamed rising supply chain costs and high interest rates for halting Hornsea 4, which could have powered one million homes.

Evening Standard

Windfarm which could power 1 million UK homes scrapped over rising costs

Danish developer Orsted blamed rising supply chain costs and high interest rates for halting Hornsea 4, which could have powered one million homes.

The Independent UK

China to cut interest rates in response to trade war with US

Half-point cut to be made to banks’ reserve requirement ratio and 1tn yuan released into banking system

The Guardian - UK

Americans rushing to buy cars might get stuck with high interest rates and bad loan terms

As President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs go into effect, about 20% of car loans are now for seven-year terms, according to Edmunds.

Fortune

Decline across UK and eurozone construction slows; European markets fall ahead of Fed rate decision – as it happened

People’s Bank of China cuts interest rates due to global uncertainty and ‘trade tensions’

The Guardian - UK

UK savers urged to ‘act now’ before interest rates start falling

Experts say there are competitive products available despite expected Bank of England rate cut

The Guardian - UK

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International Business Times

No Rate Cuts Expected From US Fed Facing 'Unfavorable' Conditions

The US Federal Reserve faces a tough choice Wednesday as it contends with President Donald Trump's tariff rollout: Prioritize tackling inflation by holding interest rates high, do nothing, or stimulate growth and employment by cutting them?

Fortune

Investors worry about Fed independence as stocks rise in China and Japan

Wall Street is almost certain that the Fed will keep interest rates steady in the 4.25-4.50% range, but analysts expect that Trump will ratchet up his attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering rates.

Fortune

Powell won’t cut interest rates on Wednesday, Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel says. He suspects attacks on the Fed chair will escalate

“Powell is not going to do anything,” Siegel said in an interview. “Trump, I think, is going to step up the escalation,” he said later.

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England poised to cut rates as fears grow over impact of Trump tariffs

Markets suggest quarter-point reduction to 4.25% is almost certain but some economists say Bank must go further

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Evening Standard

Bank of England set to cut interest rates as US tariff impact in focus

Most economists are expecting rates to be reduced by 0.25 percentage points on Thursday.

MarketBeat

MarketBeat Week in Review – 04/28 - 05/02

Strong earnings and a strong jobs report extended the relief rally, but don't make a case for lower interest rates as investors still wait for trade deals

The Independent UK

Best savings accounts for your money in May 2025 before interest rates are cut

The Bank of England will continue bringing rates down this month so make sure you are earning on your money

AAP

Weary retail recovery has rate cut almost in the bag

All the smoke signals point to an interest rate cut as Australian retail spending continues to grow amid cooling consumer and producer inflation.

International Business Times

Tokyo Stocks Rise As BoJ Holds Rates Steady

Japanese stocks rose Thursday as the central bank kept its key interest rates steady as expected, in thin trade with most Asian markets shut for the May 1 holiday.

Reason

Trump Doesn't Need the Fed To Fix Housing

Former Rep. Ron Paul argues that slashing red tape will do more to bring down home prices than pressuring the central bank to cut interest rates.

Kiplinger

May Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary

The May Fed meeting came and went with little fanfare as Fed Chair Powell & Co. stuck to their data-dependent script toward interest rates amid tariff uncertainty.

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