Democrat win gives markets a reason to rethink path of interest rates
The Democrats’ resounding victory in the U.S. midterms has the potential to curb interest rate hikes globally next…
Interest rate hikes gather pace across globe as deficits and debt spiral
Take a deep breath. It’ll only take a few minutes from Michele Bullock’s ascension to the podium at…
Banks sitting on billions in customer savings that do not grow with interest rate hikes
Savers with billions of dollars in Australian banks could be missing out on the benefit of rising cash…
SA sees nation’s largest increase in regional house prices as all capitals fall
Australia’s last holdout against a cooling house market is still on the way up, but years of rapid…
Ireland’s economy drives faster-than-expected euro zone growth – The Irish Times
Ireland’s fast-growing economy helped the euro zone grow more rapidly than anticipated in the third quarter, the latest…
The economic outlook for 2027 is stark. Ordinary workers will wear the costs
A boss earning more than a million dollars a year urging staff to accept a pay cut. A…
Dudley Warns AI Spending Could Lift Rates Before Steeper Fed Cuts
Former New York Fed President Bill Dudley warned that artificial intelligence investment could create a sharp turn in…
Holding firm after a 7-week rise: When will mortgage rates go down?
After seven straight weeks of climbing, mortgage rates took a breather and held firm this week. Holding steady…
Ireland sells 10-year bonds at highest rate since it emerged from bailout – The Irish Times
The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has ended bond market fundraising for the year by selling 10-year notes…
Global stocks edge lower as AI and rate fears hit tech – The Irish Times
Global equity markets edged lower on Thursday as concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) spending and higher interest rates…
September producer price index, retail sales data
September’s producer price index came in much hotter than economists forecast on Thursday, underscoring the continued inflationary pressure…
Retirement crisis looms for those in mortgage arrears, new analysis shows – The Irish Times
One in two of those in mortgage arrears are unlikely to clear even half their outstanding loan balance…