Interest Rates – Page 4

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Asserts ‘No Tolerance’ for Inflation in Debut Congressional Testimony

On Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh declared to House lawmakers that the central bank has "no tolerance" for persistently elevated inflation, defending the Fed's decision to hold interest rates…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 15, 2026

Economy

RBNZ Warns of Aggressive Corporate Pricing as Fuel Shocks Threaten Further Rate Hikes

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) warned financial markets on Wednesday in Wellington that domestic businesses are now passing rising operational costs directly to consumers with unprecedented speed. Triggered…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 14, 2026

Business Insights

Fed Governor Christopher Waller Warns Interest Rates May Stay Higher for Longer Amid Stubborn Inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller warned on Wednesday that the central bank may need to hold interest rates at their current high levels for longer than expected, or potentially raise…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 14, 2026

Economy

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Faces High-Stakes Decision on Interest Rate Reversal

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces a major policy test as Congress questions whether the central bank will reverse recent interest rate cuts.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 13, 2026

Economy

Japan’s Producer Prices Surge 7.1% in June, Paving Way for Bank of Japan Rate Hikes

Japanese wholesale prices jumped 7.1 percent in June, boosting pressure on the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates as inflation becomes embedded.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 10, 2026

Business Insights

Japan’s Producer Prices Surge 7.1% in June, Paving Way for Bank of Japan Rate Hikes

Learn how a wholesale inflation surge of 7.1 percent could force the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates soon.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 10, 2026

Emerging Market

June Home Sales Stumble as Prices Reach Record Highs

June home sales declined as record-high prices and rising mortgage rates created significant hurdles for US buyers.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 9, 2026

Economy

The Hidden Link: How Fluctuating Gold Prices Influence Home Loan EMIs

As global economic volatility reaches new heights in 2024, homeowners and prospective buyers are increasingly observing a counterintuitive correlation between soaring gold prices and the cost of servicing home loans.…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 9, 2026

Economy

Senior Citizen FD Rates July 2026: Navigating High-Yield Fixed Deposit Opportunities

Discover top FD rates for Indian seniors in July 2026, reaching 8.50%, and secure your retirement with high-yield fixed deposit opportunities.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 6, 2026

Economy

US Job Growth Cools in June as Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.2%

The United States labor market experienced a significant deceleration in June, as the economy added only 57,000 jobs, falling well short of economist projections. While the unemployment rate edged downward…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 3, 2026