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Philadelphia Fed’s Paulson Comfortable With Current Rates but Signals Flexibility

Philadelphia Fed President Paulson says current interest rates are appropriate but keeps an open mind amid persistently high inflation.

US Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Level in Over a Year, Cooling Housing Demand

US mortgage rates have risen to their highest level in over a year, pushing demand below year-ago levels amid geopolitical uncertainty over the Strait of H

Wall Street Climbs as Weaker July Jobs Report Eases Rate-Hike Concerns Among Investors

U.S. stocks climbed Friday after a softer-than-expected July jobs report eased concerns over further Federal Reserve rate hikes, lifting tech shares.

US Economy Sheds 23,000 Jobs in July as Rate Hike Bets Fade

The US economy lost 23,000 jobs in July as labour force participation slumped, prompting markets to cut bets on a September Federal Reserve rate hike.

U.S. Mortgage Rates Climb for Fifth Straight Week to Highest Level in a Year

The 30-year fixed U.S. mortgage rate rose to 6.69%, its fifth straight weekly increase and the highest level in over a year, straining homebuyers.

Yen Hits Three-Month High After Rare Joint US-Japan Currency Intervention

The yen strengthened to ¥155 against the dollar after Washington and Tokyo confirmed a rare joint currency intervention, though analysts question its stayi

Bank of England Holds Interest Rate at 3.75%, Flags Upside Inflation Risk

The Bank of England kept its benchmark interest rate at 3.75%, in line with expectations, while flagging upside inflation risks and readiness to act.

Top Certificate of Deposit Rates Reach 4.35% as Savers Seek Long-Term Yields

Certificate of deposit rates are reaching up to 4.35% APY this summer, drawing savers seeking fixed returns amid uncertainty over future interest-rate cuts

Fed Dissenters Defend Rate Hike Votes, Warning Inflation Demands Immediate Action

Federal Reserve officials who backed higher interest rates say immediate action is needed as inflation stays above the 2% target for over five years.

Markets Read Warsh’s Fed as Dovish, but His Words Hint at Possible Rate Hike

A gap between how markets read Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and his own remarks raises fresh questions about the central bank's stance on interest rates and infla

Fed Holds Rates as Hong Kong Keeps Base Rate at 4% Amid Market Slump

The HKMA held its base rate at 4% after the Fed kept US rates unchanged, as market slumps stoke fears over the central bank's inflation fight.

Bank of England Holds Rate at 3.75% for Fifth Time as Inflation Fears Persist

The Bank of England kept its key rate at 3.75% for the fifth time this year in a 6-3 vote as the Iran conflict pushed oil prices higher.

Fed Holds Rates Steady as Markets Weigh September Hike and Tech AI Spending

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as markets weigh a potential September hike amid rising energy prices and watch tech AI spending closely.

Trump Praises Fed Chair Warsh While Pressing for World’s Lowest Interest Rates

President Trump praised Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh as 'fantastic' while pressing for the world's lowest interest rates and criticizing other Fed officials.

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