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What are the odds? The RBA has raised interest rates – for no real reason other than to meet the desires of speculators

The prospect of a cash rate increase on Tuesday changed dramatically over the past month. One wonders if the Reserve Bank listened more to the commentariat than the data

The Guardian - AU

Retail Store Credit Cards Now Charging 30% APR on Average

Once upon a time, retail store credit cards felt like a harmless little perk. You’d get 10% off your purchase, maybe a birthday coupon, and the occasional “exclusive” sale invite. It felt friendly. Convenient. Almost cozy.

The Free Financial Advisor

Think your credit score is ‘good’? Experts break down what the numbers mean

Having a good credit score opens the door for lower interest rates on loans and credit cards, potentially saving you thousands of dollars over your lifetime

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President Trump just missed a key deadline to share his spending plans: Fears are mounting about what that means for $38.5 trillion national debt

“We won’t be able to fix the debt without touching Social Security, Medicare, defense, or revenue—the math just doesn’t work. And we can’t count on heroic growth rates or crashing interest rates,” said Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB).

Fortune

RBA raises interest rates as inflation pressures remain high

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, adding to pressure on households and businesses. While the move was widely expected by markets and most economists, the Reserve Bank says inflation risks remain too high to be comfortable.

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Grim forecasts for Aussie inflation and unemployment

The Reserve Bank has revised up its prediction for core inflation, with price growth expected to remain above its midpoint target despite higher interest rates.

AAP

UK manufacturing growth accelerates as export orders rise

Greater optimism in PMI survey, adding to signs Bank of England will keep interest rates on hold this week

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Mortgage holders brace for hundreds more in repayments

Two incorrect assumptions have set the Reserve Bank on track for a costly U-turn on interest rates, with borrowers facing steeper repayments on their mortgages.

AAP

US futures, Asian shares slip, tracking Wall Street's retreat, while oil falls more than $2

U.S. futures and Asian shares are lower after a retreat on Wall Street

The Independent UK

Most mortgaged homeowners won’t see repayments increase if the RBA hikes interest rates this week

Those who stuck to minimum loan repayments through last year’s rate cuts will bear the brunt of Tuesday’s anticipated hike, while those already paying extra are in a ‘great position’

The Guardian - AU

Credit Card Interest Rates Average 23.79% in January 2026 Despite Fed Rate Cuts

Credit card bills that feel like an uninvited roommate? You’re not imagining it. In January 2026, the average interest rate on credit cards sat at a jaw‑dropping 23.79%. That’s the kind of number that turns a quick lunch swipe into a months‑long relationship with interest charges.

The Free Financial Advisor

Why Bank of England is set to keep interest rates unchanged in first 2026 announcement

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The Independent UK

How inflation rebound is set to affect UK interest rates

Most economists expect rates to be left unchanged when the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announces its next decision later this week

The Independent UK

Interest rates hold at 3.75% a ‘near-certainty’ after inflation rebound

Most economists are expecting rates to be left unchanged when the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announces its next decision on Thursday.

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Why Trump’s new pick for Fed chair hit gold and silver markets – for good reasons

After months of speculation, US President Donald Trump confirmed he will be nominating Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the US Federal Reserve. The appointment has been closely watched in the context of Trump’s ongoing conflict with the Fed and its current chairman Jerome Powell.

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6 Money Trends That Could Boost Your Income and Wealth in 2026

Financial experts reveal key 2026 money trends -- from cheaper gas to rising side gigs -- that could help families cut costs, save more and build wealth.

Fortune

Kevin Warsh will inherit a challenge no Fed chief has faced since post-World War II

Debt and deficits will put Kevin Warsh under great pressure to keep interest rates low and rely on short term borrowing. But long term that will have serious consequences.

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I Can’t Keep Up With My Student Loan — And Millions of British Graduates Are in the Same Boat

Interest rates are piling up faster than graduates can pay, leaving millions of us trapped in debt we were told wouldn’t impact our lives.

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The Conversation

3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair

After months of speculation, President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh on Jan. 30, 2026, to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve.

Reason

Key Inflation Metric Hits 3 Percent, Despite Trump's Claim That Rising Prices Are 'Solved'

The new producer price index report complicates the administration's push for lower interest rates.

Barchart

What are the Prospects for Lumber Prices as Spring 2026 Approaches?

We are in the heart of winter in late January, but futures markets are looking forward to spring. Lumber is a seasonal commodity that tends to reach annual highs from March through May, and the price has already shown bullish signs as snow continues to fall.

Euronews

Trump picks Warsh for Fed chair, testing US central bank independence

Trump has nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, a move that could signal a shift towards closer White House influence over monetary policy.

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How Much Could Trump’s 10% Credit Card Cap Save You?

A proposal floated by President Trump to temporarily cap credit card interest rates at 10% has opened debate over how much relief borrowers could actually see.

The Independent UK

‘Hard money hawk’ Kevin Warsh is nominated by Trump to replace Powell as Fed Reserve chair

The finance wunderkind has previously called for “regime change” at the Fed, and has close family connections to President Trump

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh as US Federal Reserve chair

Choice of former Fed governor to succeed Jerome Powell comes amid attack on central bank’s independence

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