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High interest rates in Russia could prompt distressed asset M&A surge, study shows
By Elena Fabrichnaya MOSCOW (Reuters) -Prolonged high interest rates in Russia may drive mergers and acquisitions of ...
Faisal Islam: Inflation complicates next month's interest rate decision
Higher inflation could give the Bank of England pause for thought over cutting interest rates.
Money Market Interest Rates Today: July 16, 2025 – Earn Up To 4.5%
The highest money market account rate available today is 4.50% Changes from the Fed or your bank can quickly change money market rates Online banks typically offer the most competitive yields on the ...
Why Trump getting his way on interest rates could signal weakness
U.S. President Donald Trump says the Federal Reserve should set its benchmark interest rate at 1% to lower government ...
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How an inflation uptick and Trump’s pressure complicate the Fed’s interest rate decision
A new report shows inflation has picked up and analysts believe the prices of many goods increased, in part, because of ...
Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Rise After Strong Jobs Report
The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans increased to 6.72% for the week ending July 10, up from 6.67% last week.
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Where Interest Rates Are Headed In The Second Half Of 2025
Financial markets are betting the Federal Reserve sticks to its "wait and see" approach to interest rates this summer, but ...
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Mortgage Applications Sink 10% As Rates Climb
Mortgage application volume tumbled last week as rising interest rates — nudged higher by fresh tariff concerns — put the brakes on both refinance and purchase activity, according to the Mortgage ...
Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Drop Ahead of Independence Day Weekend
The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans decreased to 6.67% for the week ending July 3, down from 6.77% last week.
Interest Rates and Unemployment: The Surprising Connection Revealed
Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez It's commonly known that interest rates are indirectly related to unemployment. High interest rates can dampen economic activity and reduce employment, while low rates ...