Interest Rates
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Nasdaq Drops 1.4% as Weak Jobs Data and Chip Sector Sell-Off Weigh on Sentiment
The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.4% on July 2 as a disappointing jobs report and a global semiconductor sell-off complicated the interest rate outlook.
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US Mortgage Rates Update: 30-Year Fixed Holds at 6.50%
Mortgage rates in the U.S. remained largely stable as of June 25, 2026, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 6.504%.
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Dow Jones Shows Relative Resilience Amid Tech-Driven Market Selloff
The Dow Jones Industrial Average outperformed broader market indexes on June 23, 2026, as investors rotated away from high-growth tech stocks amid concerns over persistent inflation and potential interest rate hikes.
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NS&I Increases Fixed-Term Bond Rates to Meet £15bn Financing Target
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has increased interest rates across nine fixed-term savings products as it seeks to attract capital to meet a higher government-mandated financing target of £15 billion for the 2026/27 financial year.
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NAB Reverses Rate Hike Forecast as Economic Momentum Stalls
National Australia Bank has abandoned its forecast for an August rate hike, now signaling that the next move for the RBA will be a cut as consumer confidence hits historic lows.
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Mortgage Rates Ease Slightly: June 2026 Market Analysis
As of June 1, 2026, mortgage rates have seen a marginal decline of 0.16 percentage points. We analyze whether this represents a sustainable market shift or a temporary fluctuation.
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RBA Poised for ‘Hormuz Hike’ as Inflation Pressures Mount
The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to deliver a third consecutive interest rate hike this week, driven by surging energy-led inflation and geopolitical instability in the Middle East.
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Fed Dissenters Signal Shift as Iran War Disrupts Global Rate Outlook
Federal Reserve officials are challenging the bias toward rate cuts, citing geopolitical instability in the Middle East and rising oil prices as key threats to inflation targets.
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Global Rate Volatility Tests Armenian Fiscal Resilience
Global interest rate shifts are creating new pressures for emerging markets, impacting the Armenian Dram and local inflation as central banks face tough choices.
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Global Housing Markets Stall as Interest Rate Pressures Mount
Global real estate faces a cooling phase as interest rates remain elevated and geopolitical instability ripples through the housing sector.
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Global Rate Volatility Tests Armenian Fiscal Resilience
Rising global interest rates, fueled by geopolitical instability, are creating ripple effects for Armenia’s economy, debt servicing, and household purchasing power.
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Mortgage Lenders Lead Market Rate Cuts Despite Federal Reserve Pause
Major mortgage lenders are aggressively cutting rates in May 2026, diverging from the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold steady, signaling a new competitive landscape for homebuyers.
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Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady Amid Geopolitical Volatility
The Bank of Canada opted to keep rates steady at 2.25%, addressing global conflicts and domestic fiscal shifts while monitoring inflation trends.
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Global Rate Stasis Leaves Borrowers Waiting for Clarity
Central banks worldwide are maintaining interest rate holds as geopolitical uncertainty persists, impacting Armenian economic stability and consumer loans.
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Mortgage Rates Ease Amid Volatility as Geopolitical Risk Persists
Mortgage rates hit a one-month low on April 16, 2026, even as market experts warn that geopolitical instability and energy price shocks continue to dictate the unpredictable interest rate environment.