Interest Rate Hikes

News

Fed officials see possible interest rate hikes if Iran war keeps inflation high, minutes show

Fed minutes released Wednesday show officials divided over inflation risks from the Iran war, with most open to possible rate hikes if price pressures persist. While rates were held steady, dissent rose to a 1992 high. Inflation remains above target

3 min read21 May 2026
Markets

Gold has plummeted since Iran war began. Why it could climb 35% by July.

UBS Global Wealth Management stands by its bullish forecasts for gold prices despite a steep fall since the Iran war began.

1 min read31 Mar 2026
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Money

The silent tax: How inflation erodes wealth, and what investors can do about it

Inflation may not make headlines like market crashes, but it's always working—silently chipping away at your wealth. Here's why real returns, not nominal ones, matter most.

3 min read1 Jul 2025
Companies

Brazil Central Bank Sees Investors Overly Concerned About Budget

As investors grow worried about Brazil’s fiscal outlook, selling off the real and betting on even bigger interest rate hikes, the central bank has started to signal that budget concerns are exaggerated.

3 min read2 Nov 2024
News

Most Latam FX track lower commodity prices, Brazil data in focus

EMERGING-MARKETS/LATAM (UPDATE 1):EMERGING MARKETS-Most Latam FX track lower commodity prices, Brazil data in focus

2 min read15 Oct 2024
News

First Foundation plunges as 'unexpected' fund raise puts real estate loans in focus

FIRST FOUNDATION-STOCKS/ (UPDATE 3, GRAPHICS):UPDATE 4-First Foundation plunges as 'unexpected' fund raise puts real estate loans in focus

3 min read4 Jul 2024
Money

Higher EMIs or extended tenure? Here's the best way to deal with rising home loan rates

Your home loan interest rates have gone up. Either you accept paying higher EMIs or settle down for an extended loan tenure. Alternatively, earn more and spend less to prepay your loan and get rid of it faster.

4 min read15 Dec 2022