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          Interest rates

          The latest stories on the cost of borrowing money, set by the US Fed and other central banks from around the world, affecting loans, savings, and investments

          Traders at the New York Stock Exchange. Tesla and Alphabet made a disappointing start to the megacap earnings season. AFP

          After tech sell-off, Wall Street revives to close higher on Fed rate cut hopes

          MarketsJuly 27, 2024
          Despite seemingly high interest rates on savings accounts, the real return on cash has been negative for most of the past four years due to inflation. Antonie Robertson / The National

          What are the hidden costs of hoarding cash?

          MoneyJuly 23, 2024
          The Fed Funds rate has been at 5.5 per cent, the highest level since the turn of the century, for about 10 months now. EPA

          UAE withstands impact of higher interest rates

          EconomyJuly 22, 2024
          Quality bonds are less prone to significant price declines, making them an ideal choice for inflationary times. Getty Images

          Why corporate bonds are an effective hedge against inflation

          MoneyJuly 17, 2024
          Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell at the discussion for the Economic Club at the Marriott Marquis in Washington. EPA

          Fed chairman lays groundwork for cutting US interest rates

          EconomyJuly 15, 2024
          A press conference featuring Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell appears on a monitor at the New York Stock Exchange. AP

          Hopes for US interest rate cuts grow after latest inflation report

          EconomyJuly 11, 2024
          Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell testifies before the US Senate banking committee in Washington. Bloomberg

          Powell discusses inflation progress and urges caution on rate cuts

          EconomyJuly 09, 2024
          Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell still expressed caution in adjusting the central bank's restrictive stance. AFP

          Stocks rise as Fed's Powell welcomes US inflation progress

          EconomyJuly 03, 2024
          The Gold Souk in Dubai. Gold prices have entered a consolidation phase after hitting a record high of $2,449.89 on May 20. Pawan Singh / The National

          Why gold prices could advance to new highs later this year

          MoneyJune 27, 2024
          The Federal Reserve's delay in cutting rates means the US could be one of the last advanced economies to begin dialling back on its restrictive stance. Reuters

          Emerging markets in 'wait for Fed' mode on rate cuts

          EconomyJune 19, 2024
          The Bank of England in London. PA

          Bank of England set to hold interest rates in run-up to general election

          UKJune 16, 2024
          Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell leaves the Fed building in Washington after a briefing. Getty images

          Fed chair still cautious on US interest rates after latest inflation report

          EconomyJune 13, 2024
          Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell leaves the Fed's William McChesney Martin building in Washington. AFP

          Federal Reserve scales back forecasts for US rate cuts this year

          EconomyJune 12, 2024
          A woman looks at advertisements in an estate agent's window near Faversham, England. PA

          Surge in UK houses for sale will hold back prices, experts say

          UKMay 29, 2024
          Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller. Bloomberg

          Progress in taming inflation has likely resumed, Fed official says

          EconomyMay 21, 2024
          The Dow crossed the 40,000 milestone on Thursday as data showed US inflation eased slightly in April. AFP

          Dow Jones reaches 40,000 for first time on US rate cut hopes

          MarketsMay 16, 2024
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