Britain’s central bank held its key interest rate at the highest level in 16 years for the fifth straight meeting.
Category: Interest Rates
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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.
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What Comes Next for the Housing Market?
The Federal Reserve still expects to cut rates this year, and a change in selling practices could shake up home shopping. Here’s the outlook.
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What to Watch Today From the Federal Reserve Meeting
The central bank is not expected to change interest rates, but its economic projections will be in focus.
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What the Fed’s Rate Moves Could Mean for Loans, Mortgages and Savings
Higher rates benefit those who can save, but for borrowers, falling rates would reduce bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
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What to Watch on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve Meets
The central bank is not expected to change interest rates, but its economic projections will be in focus.
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Fed Meets Amid Worries That Inflation Progress Might Stall
Inflation had been moderating steadily, but it is now hovering around 3 percent. Will lowering it fully to normal levels prove difficult?
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Email ‘Mistake’ on Inflation Data Prompts Questions on What Is Shared
Traders are closely watching once-obscure economic data, prompting more scrutiny of how widely the government distributes the information.
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Japan Raises Interest Rates for First Time in 17 Years
Higher inflation and rising wages suggest that the country’s economy can grow without such aggressive stimulus from the central bank.
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Closing Costs for Buying a Home Have Risen Along With Rates
These mortgage fees increased 22 percent from 2021 to 2022. One likely factor is the greater use of discount points to nudge interest rates down.
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Inflation Ticked Up Last Month, Backing the Fed’s Caution on Rate Cuts
Consumer prices climbed 3.2 percent last month from a year earlier, down notably from a 9.1 percent high in 2022, but still quicker than the roughly 2 percent that was normal before the pandemic.
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Debate Over Bank Industry Rules One Year After SVB Collapse
Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse last March set the stage for a clash between bankers and their regulators.