Interest rates

Australian central bank chief signals pause after split decision on latest rate hike

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s governor Michele Bullock says “we’re basically preserving our options” on whether to raise interest rates again next year.

Australian home prices fall for seventh month, looming rate hike adds to pain

Property sales have slumped, falling 23% from a year earlier and standing 18% below the five-year average.

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When wealth outruns wages: The changing dynamics of global property markets

Buoyant equity markets have boosted the purchasing power of affluent households, while the AI investment boom is creating substantial wealth in technology centres, says the writer.

Bank of Japan declares victory in hitting price target, signals near-term hikes

BOJ’s governor Kazuo Ueda says it will debate rates at each meeting, mindful that its policy has entered the new phase focused on inflation risks.

Warsh’s ‘forward silence’ risks bigger Treasury market swings, say experts

US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh holding his press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on Oct 28.

US economy powers ahead as AI boom, shoppers defy oil shock

The growth figures show that despite unhappiness over inflation, Americans have yet to pull back on their spending.

Bank of Japan set to hold rate as inflation reaches long-awaited milestone

The milestone on the price goal would mark the culmination of a campaign that began in 2013.

Wall Street ends higher as Fed holds key rate steady, focus turns to earnings

A TV station broadcasting Fed chairman Kevin Warsh on Oct 28, as traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, in New York City.

US Fed leaves rates unchanged as it awaits ‘accumulation of more information’

In a 10-2 decision, the US central bank said it would maintain its benchmark interest rate within the current 3.75% to 4% range.

Wall Street ends higher on revived AI momentum

Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on Oct 26.

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