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Finance experts on whether property is really the best investment for your money

Bricks and mortar have long been seen as a canny investment, but with recent rule changes and higher interest rates, is it still worth it?

The Independent UK

How Wall Street is setting records even with the Iran war still going on

It seems so illogical

The Independent UK

Fed chair nominee Warsh rejects 'Trump sock puppet' label at Senate hearing

Kevin Warsh, the nominee for Chair of the US Federal Reserve, declared he has not pledged to lower interest rates to secure his position despite public calls from US President Donald Trump for immediate monetary easing.

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What rising inflation rate means for your money

The Iran war has sent inflation higher again and interest rates could yet follow

The Independent UK

Best Low-Risk ETFs to Replace CDs

CDs aren't the only way to keep money safe while generating interest. These low-risk, cash-like ETFs are liquid and flexible potential substitutes.

Kiplinger

Why has inflation increased, and how high will prices rise?

The Office for National Statistics reported an annual rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation of 3.3% in March.

Evening Standard

Why Trump’s pick for Fed chair will not bring home the bank for the president

Kevin Warsh, Trump’s ‘central casting’, has a long road ahead of convincing board members to lower interest rates

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Dollar Advances with US-Iran Talks in Limbo

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.29% and posted a 1-week high. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday on the stronger-than-expected US Mar retail sales and Mar pending home sales reports. The dollar gained further on Tuesday after stock prices slumped when Vice President Vance's trip to...

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Kevin Warsh would be one of the wealthiest Fed chairs ever and says he ‘lived the American Dream.’ Here’s what he wants for the central bank

During and after the pandemic, the Fed “missed its mark,” Warsh told senators, and the U.S. economy is “still dealing with the legacy of policy errors.”

Fortune

Dollar Climbs on Strong US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.09%. The dollar is climbing today on a stronger-than-expected US Mar retail sales and Mar pending home sales reports. The dollar also has support on signs that Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh will support an independent Fed and prioritize low inflation....

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Inside Kevin Warsh's opening statement: Inflation is a choice, independence is essential, and a couple of notable name drops

“I do not believe the operational independence of monetary policy is particularly threatened when elected officials state their views on interest rates.”

Fortune

Kevin Warsh: Trump’s ideal choice to push Fed to cut interest rates

Former Wall Street banker faces questions at confirmation hearing – but his biggest backer is also his biggest liability

The Guardian - US

Bank of England should increase interest rates to head off inflation, warns top economist

Expert warns that rising energy costs could take inflation to 4.5 per cent this year

The Independent UK

Kevin Warsh Fed Chair Nomination: Updates and Commentary

On May 13, the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair.

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The Independent UK

Consumers have record savings options in final year of £20,000 cash ISA allowance

Most people will only be able to put £12,000 into a cash ISA after next April

Kiplinger

Too Scared to Dive Into a Fixed-Rate Annuity? Interest Rates Make It Worth Dipping Your Toe In

Along with CDs, fixed-rate annuities often pay more than money market funds and savings accounts. If you’re nervous about them, here’s one way to test the water.

Evening Standard

UK to narrowly avoid recession and jobless rate to surge, Item Club warns

The independent forecasting group said interest rates will remain on hold in 2026 despite soaring inflation caused by the Iran war.

The Conversation

The RBA’s policy deliberately creates unemployment. So why do we treat the jobless so badly?

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will look at the latest unemployment figures – 4.3%, roughly 650,000 people out of work – and see a labour market that is still “too tight”.

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Why Institutions Are Quietly Passing on U.S. Debt—And What It Means for Your Savings Account

You’ve probably never sat around wondering who’s buying U.S. government debt—and fair enough, it doesn’t exactly scream “exciting dinner conversation.” But behind the scenes, something important is shifting, and it could quietly affect your savings account, mortgage rate, and even your grocery bill.

MarketBeat

$39 Trillion Debt Signal: 3 TIPS ETFs to Hedge Persistent Inflation

Rising U.S. debt and refinancing pressure could keep inflation elevated. Here are three ETFs designed to help investors hedge that risk.

GOBankingRates

Investors vs. Savers: Who Wins in a High-Rate World — and Who Feels Left Behind

High interest rates narrow the gap between savers and investors, but inflation and taxes still favor investing for long-term wealth building. Here’s why.

The Independent UK

Bank of England chief warns of ‘difficult judgements’ around changes to interest rates

Rates sit at 3.75% but a vote is incoming at the end of April

The Conversation

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder

President Donald Trump has again threatened to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, putting at risk a keystone of good economic policy and inflation management: central bank independence.

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s push to cut interest rates has echoes of ‘banana republic’, says Yellen

Former US Fed chair says lowering rates to reduce debt service cost can lead to inflation getting out of control

Barchart

Can Lumber Prices Explode?

Lumber prices are highly sensitive to interest rates, as wood is a critical requirement for new home building. Falling mortgage rates increase demand for new homes, while rising mortgage rates have the opposite effect.

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