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Harvard Business Review
1 week ago
Business

The U.S. Economy's Soft Landing Is Still on Track

Recent macroeconomic data reflects U.S. economic strength, not weakness, with consumer demand remaining high despite challenges like inflation.
Pessimists had to acknowledge the U.S. economy's resilience with moderated inflation and sustained growth, dispelling concerns of a looming economic downturn. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
Data science

Euro dollar flat amid changing economic data

The Euro showed resilience against the dollar despite weak US data, with the Euro Area Service PMI outperforming expectations. [ more ]
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housing-market
SFGATE
1 week ago
Business

Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Prepare To Dig In for the Long Haul

Prospective homebuyers may face a lengthy wait for significant mortgage rate decreases due to the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady. [ more ]
SFGATE
5 days ago
Business

American Families Are Typically Spending 24.2% of Their Income on Mortgage Payments

Families spent nearly a quarter of income on mortgage payments in Q1 2024, with rates up 9.3% from a year ago. [ more ]
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economic-outlook
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Business

Bank of England optimistic things are moving in right direction' after leaving UK interest rates on hold at 5.25% business live

Bank of England signals rate cut closer due to inflation outlook. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Business

Mortgage pain continues as Bank of England holds interest rates at 16-year high

Homeowners face continued mortgage pain following the Bank of England's decision to keep interest rates high. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
Business

Fed Chair's Confidence in Slowing Inflation Is Not as High' as Before

Fed Chair Powell indicates readiness to maintain high interest rates until inflation slows further. [ more ]
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bank-of-england
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
Business

Analysts expect Bank of England will hold interest rates

The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates at 5.25% for now, with potential cuts in the future. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Business

Bank of England holds interest rates at 5.25% despite hopes of cut

Bank of England kept interest rates steady at 5.25%, with optimism for future decreases. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
Business

Financial expert warns interest rate cuts unlikely any time soon

Interest rates in the UK are unlikely to be cut soon due to challenges in the economic landscape. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Business

Bank of England not yet ready to cut UK interest rates, experts say

UK interest rates set to remain steady at 5.25%. Pressure on cost of living may persist as committee hesitates to cut rates. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
Business

MPC decision: Never mind the disease, beware of the cure

The Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged at 5.25% and is monitoring inflation closely before considering any rate cuts. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
Business intelligence

Sterling edges lower as market rbaces for BoE meeting

Market anticipates BoE maintaining rates at 5.25%, highest since 2008. [ more ]
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therealdeal.com
1 week ago
Business

Pace of Real Estate Hiring Slows Across Southern California

Sluggish home sales and construction in Southern California due to higher interest rates have led to a significant slowdown in real estate hiring. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 days ago
Cryptocurrency

DeFi Lender Liquity Unveils New Stablecoin With User-Set Borrowing Rates in White Paper

Liquity V2 upgrade introduces overcollateralized stablecoin BOLD with liquid staking ETH derivatives as collateral, offering user-set interest rates for loans. [ more ]
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Fast Company
1 day ago
Business

The Fed's next inflation report could show easing of core inflation

Inflation levels in the U.S. are being closely monitored for signs of decline, potentially impacting the economy and the upcoming presidential race. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Business

Global stock markets at record high ahead of crunch US inflation report business live

Hopes for a 'soft landing' of the US economy will be tested with latest inflation data. [ more ]
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economic-outlook
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago
Business

Pace of earnings is not consistent with Bank of England's inflation target

Headline unemployment increased to 4.3% in the UK, with concerns over data accuracy. Pay growth at 5.7% YoY may impact inflation persistence and interest rate decisions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Business

The Fed Just Got the Job Market Cooling It Has Been Waiting For

Federal Reserve officials are monitoring the job market and considering interest rate cuts. Despite a solid labor market, signs of moderation are being welcomed. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
Business

US employers scaled back hiring in April but still added 175,000 jobs in the face of higher rates

Higher interest rates may have slowed job market growth in April. [ more ]
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housing-market
www.housingwire.com
1 day ago
Business

Mortgage applications rise slightly as rates decline for second straight week

Mortgage demand increased by 0.5% as interest rates declined for a second consecutive week. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 week ago
Business

'Like Purgatory': What Will Happen to the Housing Market If the Fed Doesn't Cut Interest Rates This Week

The housing market expected to rebound with falling mortgage rates, but rates have been rising due to the Fed's stance on interest rates. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

'We are getting closer' to cutting interest rates, Bank of Canada governor tells MPs | CBC News

The Bank of Canada is considering cutting interest rates as inflation slows down, impacting the housing market positively. [ more ]
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job-market
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Business

The Fed Is Looking for a Job Market Cool-Down. It Just Got One.

The Federal Reserve is closely monitoring wage growth and job market indicators to determine future interest rate policies. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Business

U.S. April Job Additions of 175K Miss Forecasts for 243K, BTC Rises Above $60K

The U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs in April, below economist forecasts. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Business

What to watch today in the April jobs report.

The Federal Reserve closely monitors the job market to determine future interest rate adjustments, with inflation and wage gains being key factors in decision-making. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Business

The Fed Is Eyeing the Job Market, but It's Difficult to Read

The Federal Reserve is shifting focus from inflation to the job market for interest rate decisions. [ more ]
Axios
2 weeks ago
Business

The pain from the Fed's rate hikes is surprisingly elusive

Higher interest rates didn't lead to increased unemployment as feared, with the job market remaining strong. [ more ]
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London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin price predictions: Will the current decline continue?

Bitcoin price hit a low at $57,405, facing decline due to fading Fed interest rate cut expectations and historical May trends. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin below 57,000 with lackluster performance of spot ETFs amid weak market sentiment

Bitcoin hits two-month low at $56,500, leading to cryptocurrency market losses and liquidations of $500 million in long positions. [ more ]
ReadWrite
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin price falls to $57,000 as investors brace for Fed decision

Bitcoin price falls to $57,300, lowest since Feb, as demand decreases among long-term holders and whales, ahead of Fed announcement on interest rates. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
Business

Oil prices soar amid 'potential supply tension'

Oil prices surged due to dwindling US crude inventories and prospects of lower interest rates amid geopolitical tensions. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
Business

The significant events in the global economy over the past week

Growth stocks outperformed value shares in the US stock market, driven by positive earnings reports. [ more ]
Axios
1 week ago
Business

How the U.S. economy adapted to 5% interest rates

The U.S. economy has adapted well to higher interest rates, with business leaders seeing it as the new norm. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
Business

What will happen to interest rates on your savings this year as the Fed fights inflation?

Interest rates are starting to decrease, potentially pushed lower by the Federal Reserve dropping rates later in the year. [ more ]
www.thelocal.com
1 week ago
Business

European stock markets buoyed by hopes of falling interest rates

European stocks rise on rate cut optimism, while US Federal Reserve not expected to cut rates before September. [ more ]
www.thelocal.se
1 week ago
Business

Swedish central bank lowers policy rate for first time in eight years

Lowering policy rate can impact mortgage costs. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
Data science

Gold prices trade sideways amid uncertainty

Gold prices remain stable but face potential pressure amid US economic indicators and Fed signals. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago
Data science

Gold regains ground as markets await inflation data

Gold prices rebound as traders focus on upcoming US inflation data to predict interest rate changes. [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
1 week ago
Business

Mortgage applications tick up as interest rates ease: MBA

Mortgage demand increased by 2.6% as interest rates fell due to a slowing job market and Federal Reserve's plans to ease quantitative tightening.
First-time homebuyers heavily rely on government lending programs like FHA loans for financing. [ more ]
time.com
3 days ago
Business

Are U.S. Interest Rates High Enough to Beat Inflation? The Fed Isn't So Sure

Higher interest rates may take longer to curb inflation, suggesting fewer rate cuts. American spending remains unaffected despite sharp rate increases. [ more ]
www.thelocal.se
1 week ago
Business

Will Sweden's central bank cut interest rates today?

The Riksbank in Sweden may potentially cut its policy rate for the first time in eight years, impacting interest rates on savings, loans, and mortgages. [ more ]
www.thelocal.se
1 week ago
Business

For sale: New record as flood of apartments hits the market in Sweden

Record number of apartments listed on Hemnet in Sweden in April, signaling a strong market and potential interest rate cut. [ more ]
Axios
6 days ago
Business

Yes, interest rates really are high right now

Interest rates in recent years may seem lower than the peaks in the 1980s, but they are still high by historical standards. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago
Business

Macro trader: Policy support remains strong

Supportive monetary policy reinforces market trends, central bank 'put' in play. [ more ]
www.thelocal.se
6 days ago
Business

Why is Sweden one of the first countries to lower interest rates?

Sweden's central bank lowered its interest rate due to economic slowdown and high sensitivity to interest rate hikes. [ more ]
www.thelocal.se
1 week ago
Business

Sweden's major banks cut rates on variable mortgages

Sweden's central bank cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, leading major banks to lower their mortgage rates but decrease savings account rates. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 days ago
Business

Will inflation meet the 2% target? The Fed needs more time to figure it out

Higher interest rates may take longer than expected to curb inflation, potentially leading to further rate hikes rather than cuts. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
Business

What Forecasters Say About Interest Rates (and Why They Disagree)

Financial markets shifted expectation from Fed lowering rates soon to possibly late in the year due to inflation data. [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
6 days ago
Business

The month in reverse mortgage rates: May 2024

Higher expected rates reduce initial HECM funds, while short-term rate increases benefit existing clients. Rising rates impact borrowing capacity and loan balance growth. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago
Business

Oil declines today as uncertainty over the path of interest rates worsen

Crude oil prices decrease today after recent gains, influenced by factors such as unchanged OPEC forecasts and economic indicators from Europe and the US. [ more ]
time.com
3 days ago
Business

What Powell's Interest Rate Comments Mean for Green Investment

The Federal Reserve is unlikely to increase interest rates, posing challenges for renewable energy projects dependent on low interest rates. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 hours ago
US news

The Dow Jones hits 40,000 for the first time. What to know about this major milestone

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting 40,000 points for the first time ever signifies the U.S. economy's strength amidst inflation concerns. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Americans are struggling to pay off credit card debt; Tiny Desk Contest's 2024 winner

Americans are falling behind on credit card bills, with nearly 1 in 5 maxing out their borrowing, especially affecting young people and low-income communities. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
Business

Euro dollar awaits clear incentives

Markets await signals for EUR/USD direction amidst uncertainty over interest rate cuts and mixed economic data. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
11 hours ago
Business

Dow crosses 40,000 for the first time

The Dow broke 40,000 for the first time due to positive inflation report, indicating potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 day ago
Business

U.S. CPI Softer Than Expected at 0.3% in April; Bitcoin Rises to $63.7K

Inflation eased slightly in April, along with a decline in retail sales, leading to speculations on interest rates and impacting Bitcoin price. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago
Education

Federal student loan interest rate will rise to highest level in 12 years

Federal student loan interest rates for undergraduates, graduate students, and PLUS loans are increasing significantly, potentially impacting borrowers' ability to repay debt. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
13 hours ago
Business

Dow Jones trading up after slowdown

Renewed hope for a Fed interest rate cut in 2024 amid inflation decline. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Business

Why Higher Fed Rates Are Not Totally Off the Table

Unlikely and inconceivable regarding Fed interest rates are not the same. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 day ago
Business

Eggs, milk and other grocery prices fall as overall inflation eases

In April, grocery prices declined, easing inflation concerns with a smaller annual increase of 3.4%. Fed may consider interest rate cuts if inflation continues to moderate. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
Business

Inflation Data Could Show Signs of Progress After Disappointing Run

Economists anticipate a slight slowdown in inflation rates, with a focus on core measures for a more accurate trend assessment. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
Business

The Stock Market Is Back in Rally Mode

Wall Street rallies as investors anticipate lower interest rates. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
Business

The Stock Market Is Back in Rally Mode

Wall Street rallied due to potential decrease in interest rates after inflation data showed modest slowdown, marking a shift from previous concerns. [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
1 day ago
Business

Inflation eases for the first time in three months

Inflation slightly decreased in April following past increases, with some sectors showing rising prices. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
Business

USD/JPY: Prepares to test 156.00 after the Bank of Japan's summary of views

The Bank of Japan is maintaining a hawkish stance, potential interest rate increases and monetary policy divergence support USD/JPY. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
Cars

Why Is Car Insurance So Expensive?

Car insurance prices have risen sharply due to various factors, impacting inflation rates and potentially keeping interest rates higher. [ more ]
Irish Independent
2 days ago
Business

My fixed rate is up soon. Should I stay with my current provider or switch?

Mortgage holders need to plan for potentially higher and unaffordable repayments as fixed rates mature. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago
Business intelligence

Gold prices rise on weaker US dollar, awaiting crucial CPI data

Gold prices rise on weakened US dollar and subdued Treasury yields, influenced by Fed Chair Powell's inflation outlook. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Business

Jobs Data Revives Wall Street's Hopes for a Rate Cut

Cooler-than-expected jobs report may lead to rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
Business

FTSE edges into the green despite stubborn UK wage inflation

FTSE 100 made gains, missed record close, influenced by UK wage inflation data and market factors. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
1 day ago
Business

Commercial Brokerages Cut Staff and Diversify to Stem Losses

Commercial real estate brokerages are cutting costs through layoffs and efficiency measures to navigate lower transactions and profits amid higher interest rates. [ more ]
www.thelocal.se
1 day ago
Business

Swedish inflation drops below 4 percent for first time in two years

The yearly inflation rate in Sweden decreased from 4.1 to 4.0 percent in January, while inflation measured by the CPIF metric slightly increased to 2.3 percent. [ more ]
Axios
1 day ago
Business

Finally, some relief: Inflation and retail sales reports point to cooler economy

Price pressures not yet definitively trending downward; Fed needs more disinflation evidence before potential rate cuts. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Business

US adds 175,000 April jobs as hiring slows and unemployment stays steady

US job growth slowed in April with wage growth decreasing, influencing speculation of a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 week ago
Business

Lagging real estate stocks have dropped too far, analysts say

Real estate stocks could see a 16% rally in the next 12 months due to expectations of lower long-term borrowing costs. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
Business

Further Fed hikes remain off the table for now

The 'Fed put' is maintained after the May FOMC meeting, with a supportive backdrop for risk assets. [ more ]
SFGATE
2 weeks ago
Business

Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise Again, While Home Sales Increase, Too

Mortgage rates have increased for five consecutive weeks, reaching the highest level since mid-November. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Business

How can the United States and the EU tame inflation? DW 05/02/2024

Central banks are holding interest rates steady despite previous expectations of rate cuts due to rising inflation worldwide. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Business

Global Growth Forecast Is Lifted but Risks Loom, O.E.C.D. Says

Global inflation is starting to cool and economies are recovering, but risks lie ahead due to uneven speed of rebound and geopolitical tensions. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Business

Has inflation been tamed or not? DW 05/02/2024

Central banks hesitating to cut interest rates due to rising inflation. US Fed and ECB facing challenges in achieving target inflation rates. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
2 weeks ago
California

SoCal Home Price Reaches Record $753K as Transactions Fall

Home prices in Southern California hit record high at $753,000; sales dropped 8% year-over-year to 14,176, the second-lowest since 1988. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

UK economic forecast downgraded for next two years and growth will be sluggish'

UK economy forecasted for sluggish growth behind G7 peers, lowest expansion in G7 apart from Germany, with challenges in inflation and interest rates. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Business

FTSE 100 ahead of European peers after dollar boost

London markets outperformed European peers due to a strong session for the US dollar. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago
Business

Dollar flat post-Fed as market awaits Friday's US jobs data

The dollar held steady despite volatility and the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates and quantitative tightening program.
Market attention shifts to the upcoming US jobs report as the Federal Reserve remains focused on the labor market's health. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago
Business

The May FOMC meeting brought little by way of surprises

The May FOMC meeting resulted in unchanged rates and guidance with a slightly quicker QT taper. The focus remains on inflation returning towards 2% before policy normalization. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Business

UK economic outlook has worsened, warns OECD

UK's economic growth forecast downgraded by OECD from 0.7% to 0.4% in 2024 due to high interest rates and inflation effects. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
Business

US Fed keeps interest rates at 23-year high amid stubborn inflation

US Federal Reserve maintains benchmark interest rate at 5.25-5.50% amid concerns of high inflation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Business

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Noting Lack of Progress on Inflation

High borrowing costs may persist as Fed officials are concerned about stubborn inflation and require more evidence of decline before rate cuts. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Business

U.S. Federal Reserve holds interest rate, saying it will take 'longer than expected' to start cutting | CBC News

The U.S. Federal Reserve is considering reductions in borrowing costs due to inflation numbers deviating from its two per cent target. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
Business

Federal Reserve holds interest rates at 23-year high until inflation further cools

The Federal Reserve plans no interest rate cuts until inflation slows sustainably to 2% target. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 weeks ago
Business

UPDATE: Federal Reserve won't change its key interest rates. Here's what to know

Interest rates on mortgages are expected to remain high due to Federal Reserve's caution in reducing target range until inflation stabilizes. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 weeks ago
Business

Federal Reserve Holds Policy Steady, Says Progress on Inflation Has Stalled

The Federal Reserve left the benchmark rate unchanged at 5.25-5.50%. Expectation for rate cuts has decreased due to economic strength and inflation rise. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Business

Fed keeps interest rates at 23-year high

Federal Reserve voted to maintain high interest rates to tackle inflation, delaying hopes for rate cuts till September or later. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Business

US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation ticks up

Inflation remains above target rate, Fed holds interest rates steady to gain greater confidence. [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago
Business

Fed holds rates steady for the sixth straight time

The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates steady at 5.25% to 5.5% for the sixth consecutive meeting. [ more ]
Edcrewe
2 weeks ago
Business

Software Engineering Hiring and Firing

The jump in interest rates has impacted the software industry globally, leading to job redundancies and reduced investments. [ more ]
Dealbreaker
2 weeks ago
Business

Jay Powell Is SO Fired

Trump's allies propose more control over the Federal Reserve, including consultation on interest rate decisions and potential removal of Powell as Fed chair. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Business

What the Fed's Moves Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More

Consumers may have to wait longer for a decrease in interest rates, impacting savings and debt payments. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 weeks ago
Business

Old School Certificates Of Deposit Now Have Returns Over 5% And Nostalgia For The Silent Generation

Consider investing in CDs for guaranteed returns during times of higher interest rates. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Business

FTSE 100 drifts lower ahead of latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision

The FTSE 100 decreased due to oil price drop and uncertainty on interest rates. GSK's profit forecast improved, while Aston Martin faced widened losses. [ more ]
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