Keywords: Interest Rates


ECB raises interest rates again as Middle East energy shock fuels inflation fears

The European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates for the second time this year on Thursday, responding to renewed pressure on energy prices as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten to keep inflation above the bank’s target. The ECB increased its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage......

US 30-year mortgage rates hit highest level since June 2025

The average interest rate on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages in the United States climbed to its highest level since June 2025 last week, as rising oil prices and renewed inflation concerns pushed borrowing costs higher. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), the average rate increased by......

Abdellatif Jouahri ranks among the world’s top 25 central bank governors

Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, has been named among the world’s 25 highest-rated central bank governors for 2026 by US financial magazine Global Finance, highlighting Morocco’s monetary authority on the international stage. Jouahri received an A- grade in the magazine’s......

Global bond yields retreat as Iran war inflation fears ease

Government bond yields across major global markets declined on Thursday as falling oil prices eased concerns that the conflict involving Iran could trigger a fresh wave of inflation. The retreat followed a sharp sell-off on Wednesday, when bond yields in several major economies climbed to their highest......

Most Gulf stock markets fall as investors weigh tighter U.S. monetary policy

Most Gulf stock markets ended lower on Sunday as investors reacted cautiously to signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve that could point to tighter monetary policy and a possible interest-rate increase in September. Market sentiment weakened after Federal Reserve policymaker Kevin Warsh said at the central......

Gold Prices Fall to Two-Week Low Under Fed Pressure

The gold market remains under pressure at the start of the week. The precious metal hit its lowest level in nearly two weeks on Monday, weighed down by the firmer tone adopted by the President of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh. The prospect of higher interest rates, combined with soaring oil prices......

United States: The Fed Takes a Tough Stance Amid Persistently High Inflation

The President of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, sent a strong signal on price developments on Friday. In his first speech at Jackson Hole, he deemed inflation "concerning" and stated that financial conditions can hardly be considered sufficiently restrictive. A Highly Anticipated Message for the Markets Kevin......

ECB: Markets Bet on New Rate Hike in September

Financial markets are strengthening their expectations for a new monetary tightening by the European Central Bank (ECB) during its meeting on September 9 and 10. According to market reports this week, the institution could raise its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%, following an initial hike......

US economy accelerates to strongest pace in more than four years

The U.S. economy gained momentum in August, with business activity expanding at its fastest pace in more than four years as stronger demand and improved corporate expectations supported hiring and overall economic growth. Preliminary data from S&P Global showed that the composite Purchasing Managers’......