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Bank of England Holds Interest Rates After U.K. Inflation Slows
Britain’s central bank held its key interest rate at the highest level in 16 years for the fifth straight meeting.The New York Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK accuses groups linked to China of two 'malicious cyber campaigns'
Deputy PM Oliver Dowden announces sanctions against Chinese state-affiliated organisations after hacking attacks.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Shohei Ohtani holds first news conference on gambling allegations against interpreter
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says he is "very sad and shocked" over the gambling allegations against his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara during a news conference Monday afternoon.CBS News - Top stories -
Cook says Fed has to move carefully before cutting interest rates
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook on Monday said the central bank needs to take a “careful approach” in deciding when to cut interest rates, but she gave few clues on the timing or size of any reductions.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Fed’s Waller says there’s ‘no rush’ to cut U.S. interest rates
Federal Reserve Gov. Chris Waller said high inflation readings and strong job gains in early 2024 reinforce his view that “there is no rush” to cut U.S. interest rates.MarketWatch - Business -
Three Fed interest-rate cuts this year? Yes, top banking economists say.
Top economists at big U.S. banks predict the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates three times this year — with the first reduction in June — even though inflation is unlikely to slow much further in 2024.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Kevin Warsh, floated as Trump Fed chief, says Powell is ‘goosing’ the economy
While U.S. allies and adversaries may be impressed by the growth in the stock market and overall U.S. economic growth, “I wouldn’t say they are overly impressed by the U.S. economic engine,” he said.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
Top Fed official says ‘no rush’ on rates after ‘disappointing’ data
Progress on taming price rises ‘has slowed and may have stalled’, according to Christopher WallerFinancial Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
The Fed Stays the Course on Rates
Markets are cheering the central bank’s forecast for three interest rate cuts this year. But Fed policymakers are divided on the issue.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Stocks surge after Fed indicates three rate cuts still coming this year
The S&P topped 5,200 for the first time Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it was still targeting three rate cuts in 2024. Markets had feared hotter-than-expected inflation and jobs data would persuade the Fed to trim its timeline.CNN - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Commercial real estate is itching for a rebound two years after start of Fed rate hikes
Demand for office leases is picking up, but interest rates are still a wild card.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Having ridden the New York commercial-property boom together, NYCB and Meridian Capital are now in a changed world of higher interest rates and falling building valuations.
Having ridden the New York commercial-property boom together, NYCB and Meridian Capital are now in a changed world of higher interest rates and falling building valuations.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York -
An interesting disconnect in US rate-cut expectations
Economists and the Fed think similar things on what will happen to the US economy. So why is there a big gap in their expectations for interest rates?Financial Times - World -
Bankers jailed for interest rate rigging lose appeal
Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, convicted for manipulating a key interest rate, have had their appeals dismissed.BBC News - Top stories -
Mortgage demand stalls, even as interest rates moderate
The usually busy spring housing market is underway, but mortgage demand isn't moving.CNBC - Business - Mortgage -
How do interest rates affect me?
Bank of England interest rates have an impact on the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.BBC News - Top stories -
BoE rate-setter warns against rushing to cut interest rates
Comments come after governor Andrew Bailey last week said interest rate cuts were ‘in play’Financial Times - World -
Fed Rate Outlook Looks Just Right for Banks
Banks look forward to relief on deposit costs but have no desire to go back to zero rates.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Fed’s Goolsbee expects three rate cuts this year
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said Monday he now expects three quarter-point interest rate cuts this year.MarketWatch - Business -
4 times you should buy a home with interest rates high
Even with mortgage interest rates high, there are some times when it may make sense to buy. Here are four of them.CBS News - Top stories -
‘Lagging’ housing market, high interest rates drag on MillerKnoll’s sales
The furniture maker said that a “lagging” housing market, rising interest rates, and other headwinds contributed to lower sales.MarketWatch - Business -
Janet Yellen warns China against clean energy dumping
US Treasury secretary tells Beijing its trade practices will distort markets and harm workersFinancial Times - Business - China -
$75,000 for a baby? South Korean businesses float incentives as demographic crisis looms
Companies and politicians try new strategies to encourage workers to start familiesFinancial Times - Business -
Global 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 youFinancial Times - World -
Trump attacks Comcast chair after McDaniel ouster from NBC
Former President Trump attacked Brian L. Roberts, the chair of NBCUniversal's parent company Comcast, after it ousted former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Ronna McDaniel as a contributor to NBC News this week. "The sick degenerates ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Housing market frozen as home buyers ‘hold out’ for lower mortgage rates
Mortgage applications dipped 0.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage is 6.93%.MarketWatch - Business - Mortgage -
This is your wallet on Fed rate hikes: 2 years, 4 charts
In four charts, here’s how much money the campaign to rein in inflation may have cost you since it began in March 2022.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Why a Fed rate cut in June is not yet a done deal
An interest-rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s June meeting, though now widely expected, should not be viewed as decision that has already been made, Fed watchers say.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Comex Gold Settles 0.62% Higher at $2190.60, Record High
Gold prices climbed to a new record high.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nigeria's central bank hikes interest rate to 24.75% as it battles sky-high inflation, currency crisis
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday hiked its key interest rate by 200 basis points, as Africa's largest economy looks to recover from a historic currency crisis and soaring inflation.CNBC - Business -
A UK financial trader dubbed the ringleader of an interest rate manipulation scandal loses an appeal
A British financial trader described as the ringleader in the manipulation of a key interest rate before and after the global financial crisis has lost his appeal to have his conviction quashedABC News - World - United Kingdom -
Lowe’s credit card now has a 31.99% interest rate. Customers call it ‘loan sharking.’
“These interest charges could be astronomical on a big purchase,” says one credit-card expert.MarketWatch - Business -
Reddit investors shrug off hold rating, bid up stock another 9% as post-IPO rally continues
Reddit's post-IPO rally continues, despite the company receiving a hold rating from a prominent analyst.CNBC - Business -
How to watch New York Mets games in 2024: Live stream, TV channel, watch baseball online
Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso figure to anchor the Mets lineup in 2024CBS Sports - Sports - New York -
How to watch New York Yankees games: TV channel, live stream, watch baseball online in 2024
The Yankees are trying to bounce back in 2024 after missing the playoffs last yearCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Northern Ireland record fine win over struggling Scotland - reaction
All the best reaction as Northern Ireland beat Scotland at Hampden thanks to Conor Bradley's first goal for his country.BBC News - Top stories - College Football -
Feds offer reward after UnitedHealthcare hack
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story State Department offers bounty for hack information The State Department said it would provide a $10 million reward for information about the ...The Hill - Politics -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.1% to 98.95
The WSJ Dollar Index was up 0.1% to 98.95 — up nine of the past 12 trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Don't sweat the prospect of no Fed rate cuts, economist says — markets will still march higher
Markets will continue to rally even if the Fed chooses not to cut interest rates this year, according to Steven Blitz, TS Lombard's chief U.S. economist.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
Inflation risks appear to be tilting higher, threatening to throw Fed’s rate-cut hopes into disarray
The possibility that U.S. inflation won’t trend much lower is raising concerns that Federal Reserve policymakers are mistakenly clinging to prospects for three interest-rate cuts this year and may lose their credibility, which could trigger ...MarketWatch - Business