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Interest rates play an important role in determining the cost of borrowing money, the return on investments, and overall economic activity. They can impact a wide range of financial decisions such as whether to buy a new car, buy a new home, or invest in stocks or bonds. Interest rate news, articles, and videos are a great way to stay informed about the latest developments in the world of finance. You can find out what the Federal Reserve is up to, what other central banks around the world are doing, and how these decisions will affect you. Additionally, you can get insights into the current economic environment and what it means for your investments.
Here’s my monthly survey of the best interest rates on cash as of August 2025, roughly sorted from shortest to longest maturities. Banks and brokerages love taking advantage of our idle cash,…
The FTSE 100 was higher on Monday as mild optimism crept into equity markets with investors choosing to focus on the recent market repricing of the number of US interest rates set for this year. London’s leading index was 0.3% higher at the time of writing. Banks, including JPMorgan, are now predicting the Federal Reserve […]
Asian stock markets saw gains at the opening bell. Investors are awaiting the release of a crucial inflation report from the United States. This report is expected to influence the Federal Reserve's decisions on interest rates. The Nikkei-225 index in Japan experienced a notable increase. Meanwhile, Chinese stocks are under scrutiny following President Trump's extension of tariff pauses.
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's central bank has a problem communicating that has injected an element of unpredictability into interest rate policy when global uncertainty is already high, and its proving costly for investors. It all stems from an April shake up at the Reserve Bank of Australia that shifted rate-setting power entirely to a new nine-member Monetary Policy Board. At just its second meeting in May, the board decided to cut cash rates by a quarter point to 3.85% and sounded more dovish than analysts expected, even briefly considering an easing of 50 basis points given the uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs.
NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar firmed across the board on Monday, a day before the release of a U.S. inflation report that could help determine whether the Federal Reserve lowers borrowing costs next month. "A very modest hawkish repricing of Fed policy expectations appears to be helping the move along, likely driven by participants squaring up some positions ahead of the risk that tomorrow's CPI print presents," he said. The dollar softened last week as investors adjusted their expectations for interest rate cuts from the Fed after soft data on U.S. jobs and manufacturing.
The Silver price (XAG/USD) attracts some buyers near $37.90 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The white metal edges higher amid rising expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will deliver an interest rate cut in its September meeting.
The Australian Dollar (AUD) maintains its position against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday ahead of the interest rate decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia. The AUD/USD pair may appreciate as US President Donald Trump has extended the China tariff deadline by another 90 days.
The EUR/USD pair dipped to 1.1620 on Tuesday following sharp swings in the previous session. Investors are bracing for the release of US inflation data, which could reshape expectations for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy.
In post-holiday trading on Tuesday, the Nikkei 225 Index soared by 2.15%, closing at 42,718, while the broader Topix Index rose 1.39% to 3,066, with both benchmarks reaching new record highs. This rise was attributed to strong corporate performances and an improved global trade outlook. The extension of the US-China trade truce for an additional 90 days alleviated tensions, granting negotiators extra time to finalize an agreement. Domestically, investors continued to scrutinize the Bank of Japan’s policy direction, as board members remained divided regarding the timing and pace of future interest rate increases. In corporate developments, there was significant movement with SoftBank Group, which surged nearly 7% following their decision to select investment banks for a prospective US listing of one of its portfolio companies, the Japanese payments app operator PayPay. Other notable performers included Sanrio, which rose by 16.1%, Advantest with a 6.3% gain, and Mitsubishi UFJ which increased by 4.4%.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com