A Bank of England policymaker has urged for three additional interest rate cuts in 2025, warning that the inflation outlook faces heightened risks from global trade difficulties. Alan Taylor, an external member of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, cautioned that rates must fall more rapidly given the “deteriorating outlook” for the economy. Speaking at the…
The June jobs report is expected to show hiring slowed while the unemployment rate moved higher. The data’s release will come as investors closely watch for any further signs of slowing in the US labor market amid growing debate over when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next. Read more: How the Fed rate…
President Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam, lifting investor sentiment that more agreements could come before the July 9 tariff-pause deadline. “The Terms are that Vietnam will pay the United States a 20% Tariff on any and all goods sent into our Territory, and a 40% Tariff on any Transshipping,” Trump wrote on social…
The latest reading of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge showed price increases accelerated in May as inflation remained above the Fed’s 2% target. The release comes as investors have been closely watching data releases for signs of when, or if, the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year. The “core” Personal Consumption Expenditures…
Here’s a look at how today’s savings account rates stack up. The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate three times in late 2024, which means deposit rates are now falling. It’s more important than ever to ensure you’re earning the highest rate possible on your savings, and a high-yield savings account could be the…
Fed Chair on why rates stayed steady Fed Chair Jerome Powell explains why rates stayed steady, unlike in December 05:11 Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated his view that the central bank should keep interest rates steady for now, citing inflation risks from U.S. tariffs. Powell, who made his remarks in prepared testimony Tuesday before the…
(Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that interest rates in the country should be lowered by at least two to three percentage points, ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before Congress. “We should be at least two to three points lower…if things later change to the negative, increase the Rate,” Trump…
It may seem as if Treasuries are the better bet these days with the US stock market back near record highs and government securities offering respectable yields again. But stocks are still likely to pay more. The urge to ditch stocks is understandable. There’s a lot of uncertainty out there, much of which could have…
Stock futures are ticking slightly higher as investors digest fresh geopolitical news and continue to weigh the Federal Reserve’s latest stance on interest rates. President Trump’s announcement of a two-week pause on potential military action against Iran has brought some relief to markets. Brent crude has pulled back to around $77 per barrel as the…
Hong Kong’s residential property market is poised for a recovery after enduring a seven-year downturn, according to Morgan Stanley. Home prices in the city are set to bottom out, driven by an influx of mainland Chinese buyers, improved capital markets and a recent plunge in interest rates, analysts led by Praveen Choudhary said in a…