Sweden’s Riksbank sees case for further rate cuts

Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come

Interest rates were cut to 4.75% but the Bank expects inflation to creep higher after last week's Budget.

Sweden cuts its key rate by 0.5 percentage points to 2.75%, the largest reduction in over a decade

Sweden’s central bank has cut its key interest rate by half a percentage point to 2.75% in what was described as the largest reduction in over a decade

World - ABC News - Yesterday

European Central Bank, seeing no signs of recession, cuts interest rates again

The European Central Bank, which sets interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro currency, is not expecting the bloc to fall into recession as it cut borrowing costs once again after ...

World - ABC News - October 17

Economists see UK cutting interest rates more substantially as inflation pressures ease

Economists at Goldman Sachs forecast the Bank of England's key rate falling to 2.75% by November, well below market pricing.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Euro zone inflation rises to higher-than-expected 2%, weakening case for jumbo rate cut

The fresh inflation print is seen as crucial in judging whether the European Central Bank could consider a half-percentage-point interest rate cut.

Business - CNBC - October 31

If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Bank of Canada resorts to jumbo rate cut as growth falters

Slowdown prompts shift to 50bp reduction, with rate-setters saying borrowing costs are likely to fall further

World - Financial Times - October 23

Why the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Isn’t Lowering Your Loan Rates

Fed rate cuts and lending rates do not always experience like-to-like movement. Here’s a quick look at rates, and what to expect moving forward.

Business - Inc. - October 30

What will happen to mortgage rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

The Federal Reserve is set to issue another rate cut this week. Here's what could then happen to mortgage rates.

What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates

Another Fed rate cut is now official. Here's what that could mean for mortgage interest rates.

What the Fed rate cut means for HELOC interest rates

The Federal Reserve issued another cut to the federal funds rate this week. Here's what it could mean for HELOC rates.

Interest rate cut hopes raised as wage growth slows

Expectations of a rate cut next month increase as pay growth slows to its lowest rate for more than two years.

Fed Leaders Favor Rate Cuts, But Differ on Pace

Four policymakers agree the central bank should make further rate cuts, though some support a slower, smaller set of reductions.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Which gold investment is best when rates are cut?

Some gold assets are better than others when interest rates are dropping, experts say.

Trump’s victory means fewer Fed rate cuts

“Trump is a president who likes to spend, he was a real-estate developer who loves to borrow. I don’t think he’s shaken either of those ideals,” notes one analyst.

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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%

Central bank signals further reduction is unlikely before next year as it raises post-Budget inflation forecast

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point

The Federal Reserve approved its second consecutive interest rate cut Thursday.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Fed cuts interest rates days after election

The Fed cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.

Fed cuts interest rates as Powell says he will not resign as chair

US central bank lowers target range by a quarter point to 4.5%-4.75%

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear

The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

WNBA Finals Game 5 does blowout ratings, adding further intrigue to upcoming CBA talks

The WNBPA will surely point to the postseason ratings spike as it makes its case in negotiations for a larger share of the pie.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

HELOC interest rates are falling. Here's how much further they can drop this November.

HELOC interest rates are on the decline, but will they continue to fall this November? Here's what to know.

Google's new CFO makes earnings call debut, says company can 'push a little further' on cost cuts

In her first earnings call as Alphabet CFO, Anat Ashkenazi said more streamlining will be needed so the company can invest in AI.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Fed’s Waller calls for rate cut caution after ‘disappointing’ data

Influential governor says US economy in ‘sweet spot’ but hotter than expected inflation not welcome

World - Financial Times - October 15

Euro falls to 2-month low as investors price in interest rate cuts

Single currency has dropped more than 2% against dollar so far this month

World - Financial Times - October 15

Would a Strong Job Market Stop Fed Rate Cuts? This Official Says No.

Mary C. Daly, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said that the central bank shouldn’t act “out of fear.”

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts

September's figure comes two weeks ahead of the Budget and will be used to decide how much benefits will rise in April.

US economic growth is strong — so why cut rates?

Only borrowers such as struggling commercial property and debt-laden zombie companies will benefit

World - Financial Times - October 17

ECB Cuts Interest Rates Again as Eurozone Inflation Slows

Policymakers who set interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro have lowered rates in back-to-back meetings for the first time since 2011.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

ECB cuts interest rates to support flagging eurozone economy

Fall in inflation enables central bank to bring in quarter point cut to 3.25% after business and consumer slowdown. Business live – latest updates The European Central Bank has intervened to ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Yahya Sinwar: the ruthless architect of Hamas’s October 7 attack

Fugitive militant who spent decades in jail has been killed in Gaza

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Trump hawks merchandise as White House race enters final stretch

Republican candidate cashes in on fame to sell pieces of his suits, branded jewellery and footwear and his image

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Top Trump economic adviser says big Fed rate cut was justified

Kevin Hassett is contender to replace Jay Powell as US central bank chair if Republican wins election

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Latest in Sweden’s Riksbank sees case for further rate cuts

Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come

Sweden cuts its key rate by 0.5 percentage points to 2.75%, the largest reduction in over a decade

European Central Bank, seeing no signs of recession, cuts interest rates again

Economists see UK cutting interest rates more substantially as inflation pressures ease

Euro zone inflation rises to higher-than-expected 2%, weakening case for jumbo rate cut

If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

Bank of Canada resorts to jumbo rate cut as growth falters

Why the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Isn’t Lowering Your Loan Rates

What will happen to mortgage rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates

What the Fed rate cut means for HELOC interest rates

Interest rate cut hopes raised as wage growth slows

Fed Leaders Favor Rate Cuts, But Differ on Pace

Which gold investment is best when rates are cut?

Trump’s victory means fewer Fed rate cuts

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point

Fed cuts interest rates days after election

Fed cuts interest rates as Powell says he will not resign as chair

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear

WNBA Finals Game 5 does blowout ratings, adding further intrigue to upcoming CBA talks

HELOC interest rates are falling. Here's how much further they can drop this November.

Google's new CFO makes earnings call debut, says company can 'push a little further' on cost cuts

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Fed’s Waller calls for rate cut caution after ‘disappointing’ data

Euro falls to 2-month low as investors price in interest rate cuts

Would a Strong Job Market Stop Fed Rate Cuts? This Official Says No.

Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts

US economic growth is strong — so why cut rates?

ECB Cuts Interest Rates Again as Eurozone Inflation Slows

ECB cuts interest rates to support flagging eurozone economy

Yahya Sinwar: the ruthless architect of Hamas’s October 7 attack

Trump hawks merchandise as White House race enters final stretch

Top Trump economic adviser says big Fed rate cut was justified

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