Borrowing Costs Soar

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election result

World - Financial Times - 11 hours ago

UK borrowing costs soar day after Labour government unveiled tax-raising budget

U.K. bond yields spiked sharply Thursday after the ruling Labour Party unveiled a sweeping package of tax hikes and increased borrowing.

Business - CNBC - 5 hours ago

UK borrowing costs at highest for a year after Budget

Analysts say the rise in borrowing costs is a sign the markets aren't happy about the increase in government spending.

U.K. borrowing costs rise in volatile trade after budget delivered

U.K. government bond yields were volatile on Wednesday as traders initially welcomed news that the government would prioritize tax rises ahead of increased borrowing as it strives to fill a fiscal ...

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors

Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies

Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget

Business - Financial Times - 3 hours ago

Trump, Harris tax-break costs soar to more than $12 trillion

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have been proposing a slew of new tax cuts and credits over the course of their campaigns, and are even adding to the list in the ...

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

UK borrowing costs hit post-election high on eve of Reeves’ first Budget

Chancellor will draw parallels with Tony Blair government’s efforts to repair country’s social fabric in late 1990s

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

UK’s borrowing costs rise as Reeves’s budget prompts fears of slower interest rate cuts

Markets conclude higher level of public spending could lead to higher inflation, making cuts in Bank of England rate less likely. . UK government borrowing costs have risen to their highest level ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

UK borrowing rises ahead of Budget

Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month.

What are the cheapest borrowing options this November?

Trying to find the most affordable loans right now? These options come with some of the lowest rates available now.

Spanish growth soars as Eurozone stumbles

Boosted by investment, immigration and tourism, Spain’s economy is set to record better growth than even the US

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

UK public borrowing exceeds official forecast in September

Data comes as chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to raise taxes in next week’s Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Treasury trims fourth-quarter borrowing estimate

The Treasury Department said Monday that it expects to borrow $546 billion in the fourth quarter, which is $19 billion lower than previously estimated.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Chris Mason: A change-making Budget and a moment of jeopardy

The government's fate will depend on whether it can make things better, says political editor Chris Mason.

UK Labour’s Budget borrows big, taxes more

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £40bn tax increase and a sharp rise in borrowing

World - Financial Times - 16 hours ago

FirstFT: HSBC overhaul to divide businesses along east-west lines

Also in today’s newsletter, EY fires staff for ‘cheating’ and Mubadala Capital’s private equity push

World - Financial Times - October 22

Water regulator signals further increase to bills in England

Companies pushing for prices to increase by up to 84% on top of inflation over next 5 years to boost investment

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Reddit shares close up 42% on profitability, rosy guidance

Reddit shares popped Wednesday, one day after the company reported rosy third-quarter results.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Corporate debts mount as credit funds let borrowers defer payments

Use of payment-in-kind loan terms is growing as companies struggle with heavy leverage and high interest rates

Business - Financial Times - October 14

UK ministers seek to reassure bond investors on their borrowing plans

Treasury chief secretary Darren Jones sets out ‘guardrails’ for investment

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Why home equity borrowers shouldn't wait for the November rate cut

If you need to access your home equity consider acting now, before a potential November rate cut. Here's why.

White House extends repayment freeze for 8 million student borrowers

Student loan payments for people enrolled in the Biden administration's SAVE plan will remain on hold for at least six more months.

2 cheap ways to borrow $100,000 worth of home equity right now

Need to borrow $100,000 from your home equity? Here are two of the cheapest ways to do so right now.

Lloyds Banking Beats Views as U.K. Borrowers Remain Resilient

The U.K.’s largest mortgage provider confirmed its full-year guidance after pretax profit fell by less than expected on lighter impairments for bad loans as British borrowers remained resilient ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Biden Administration Floats Student Loan Relief for Borrowers Facing Hardship

The proposal, which faces tough legal prospects, would offer forgiveness to millions of borrowers who are unable to pay back their loans because of financial setbacks.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago