Why the US, UK and NZ haven't raised interest rates in years
By Patrick Martin, Doug Dingwall, Claire Campbell, and Raffa Athallah

As Australians pay more on their mortgages, some countries have had no rise in their interest rate in recent years. So what's going on?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/why-is-australias-interest-rate-high-compared-to-other-countries/106655098

#InterestRates #EconomicTrendsandIndicators #BusinessEconomicsandFinance #MonetaryPolicy #Banking #CreditandLending #PatrickMartin #DougDingwall #ClaireCampbell # #RaffaAthallah

Four UK kitchen companies collapse into administration or liquidation as one shuts immediately

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/four-uk-kitchen-companies-collapse-37168449

'My £150-a-month fund meant I could walk out of my job'

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/my-150-month-fund-meant-37168224

Markets Recoil as Inflation Data Reshapes Interest Rate Outlook

US inflation data for May 2026 shows costs rising. This means the Federal Reserve will likely delay cutting interest rates, affecting investors and consumers.

#USInflation, #FederalReserve, #InterestRates, #StockMarket, #EnergyPrices

https://newsletter.tf/us-inflation-data-may-2026-delays-fed-rate-cuts/

US inflation is the highest it's been in three years, driven by rising energy prices. This is much higher than the cooling trend seen late last year.

#USInflation, #FederalReserve, #InterestRates, #StockMarket, #EnergyPrices
https://newsletter.tf/us-inflation-data-may-2026-delays-fed-rate-cuts/

Stock Markets Surge Amidst Shifting Economic Signals

US stock markets reach new peaks after the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates and inflation data shows moderate price increases. See how this affects investors.

#StockMarket #InterestRates #Inflation #FederalReserve #USEconomy

https://newsletter.tf/us-stocks-hit-new-highs-after-rate-cut/

US stocks reached record highs this week, a significant jump compared to the previous month. This surge follows a key interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

#StockMarket #InterestRates #Inflation #FederalReserve #USEconomy
https://newsletter.tf/us-stocks-hit-new-highs-after-rate-cut/

Treasury Yields Climb, Mirroring Inflationary Undercurrents and Geopolitical Strife

US Treasury yields, especially the 30-year bond, are over 5.1% due to inflation and global events. This affects borrowing costs for everyone.

#TreasuryYields, #Inflation, #USMarkets, #InterestRates, #Geopolitics

https://newsletter.tf/us-treasury-yields-rise-over-5-1-percent-inflation/