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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Possible Norwegian Interest Rate Hike: โ€“ Even an End to the War May Not Be Sufficient

Norwegian economist warns that if tensions and oil supply disruptions persist in the Middle East, interest rates may need to rise to combat inflation and manage oil prices.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Gold at its Lowest Levels in 2026 Due to Interest Rate Hike Expectations

Gold prices have plummeted by over 6%, reaching their lowest level in 2026 amid rising global interest rate hike expectations fueled by the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

It takes years to save for a mortgage contribution

The article discusses the impact of recent interest rate cuts on Polish people's mortgage eligibility and the challenges of saving for the required down payment.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

SBI FD Interest: State Bank's FD interest rate increased, who will receive special benefits?

The State Bank of India has increased its fixed deposit interest rates, primarily benefiting larger deposits.

Mar 22 โ€ข 04:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Banks in the face of war, between the 'gift' of a possible interest rate hike and the fear of defaults in a crisis

Analysts see opportunity in the banking sector despite the looming crisis due to rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions.

Mar 22 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Slower decline of Selic brings extra challenge for indebted companies

The slower-than-expected decrease in Brazil's basic interest rate, Selic, poses additional challenges for highly indebted companies, complicating their debt management strategies.

Mar 22 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Sell-off in bonds: Panic or opportunity for investors due to the war in Iran?

European bonds are facing turmoil as inflation fears prompt central banks to shift monetary policy, while the ongoing war in Iran affects traders' interest rate strategies ahead of the Fed's decisions.

Mar 21 โ€ข 20:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Euro Monetary Policy: In the Long Run, the ECB Should Raise Interest Rates to 3 Percent โ€“ But for Now, Wait and See

The article argues that while the European Central Bank (ECB) should aim for a long-term interest rate of 3 percent, it must first carefully assess the ongoing economic situation before making any drastic changes.

Mar 21 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Yen rises again to the 159 yen level in New York as oil prices soar, expanding U.S. inflation and interest rate hike forecasts

The Japanese yen has weakened to the 159 yen level against the dollar amid rising oil prices, which are heightening inflation expectations in the U.S. and increasing speculation of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.

Mar 20 โ€ข 23:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

War and Rates: Why Country Risk is Once Again Above 600 Basis Points

Argentina's country risk index rises above 600 basis points amid global economic instability fueled by the Middle East conflict and U.S. interest rate expectations.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The head of the US central bank sounds the alarm: inflation raises concerns

Ch. Waller of the US central bank expresses rising concerns about inflation, which may prompt a reassessment of interest rate policies.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Should you fix your mortgage rate? Experts weigh in on rising repayments

Experts are advising on the implications of rising mortgage interest rates in Australia and the option of fixing mortgage rates amid increasing repayments.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Interest rate increase by the ECB - even as early as April - is seen by major firms

Major financial institutions anticipate that the European Central Bank may increase interest rates as soon as April due to rising energy prices and inflationary pressures exacerbated by the war in Iran.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Euribor Jumps Again - 'Giant Spike'

The 12-month Euribor interest rate, which serves as a reference for many Finnish housing loans, surged by 0.134 percentage points to reach its highest level of the year, driven by inflation concerns linked to the war in Iran and the ECB's recent statements.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

12-month Euribor jumped upward

The 12-month Euribor rate in Finland increased to 2.658% today, marking a significant rise that has drawn attention due to its historical context and implications for the economy.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Now the 12-month Euribor has risen and quite a bit

The 12-month Euribor rate surged significantly, increasing by 0.134 percentage points to 2.658% amid concerns over inflation and geopolitical tensions.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russian Central Bank Lowers Key Rate to 15%

Russia's Central Bank has reduced its key interest rate to 15% due to declining inflation, despite concerns about economic uncertainty stemming from the Iran war.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Central Bank and Treasury are Pressured by War and Fiscal Deficit

The Central Bank of Brazil has reduced its interest rate from 15% to 14.75% in response to geopolitical uncertainties and fiscal pressures stemming from the Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 20 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Overly Cautious Ueda BoJ Faces Crisis in Rate Hike Strategy as Yen Weakness Amplifies Oil Price Shock

The Bank of Japan's slow approach to interest rate hikes may undermine its ability to normalize monetary policy amid rising oil prices and a weak yen.

Mar 19 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Mortgage borrowers face the risk of THREE interest rates hikes this year

Borrowers in the UK are at heightened risk of facing three interest rate hikes this year due to rising inflation linked to the Middle East energy crisis.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fixed Term: What is the bank interest rate from bank to bank this Thursday, March 19

The Central Bank of Argentina has released comparative interest rates for fixed-term deposits in pesos, aiding savers in choosing the best investment options this Thursday.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What is the interest rate for fixed-term deposits in each bank today, Thursday, March 19

The article discusses the current interest rates for fixed-term deposits offered by various banks in Argentina, as reported by the Central Bank.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Monetary Policy: ECB Keeps Key Interest Rate Steady Despite Rising Commodity Prices

The European Central Bank decided to maintain its key interest rate at 2.0% in light of increasing commodity prices and economic uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The housing market under pressure from the war in the Middle East. Uncertainty over interest rate cuts

The article discusses the impact of geopolitical events, specifically the Middle East conflict, on Poland's housing market and interest rate predictions.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Future interest rates skyrocket following the Central Bank's decision and oil price increase

Future interest rates in Brazil rose sharply after the Central Bank cut the Selic rate while taking a cautious stance due to geopolitical tensions.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

ECB Keeps Policy Rate Steady for Six Consecutive Meetings Amid Rising Inflation Concerns Due to High Oil Prices

The ECB has decided to maintain its policy interest rates for the sixth consecutive meeting amid growing concerns over inflation driven by high energy prices due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Gold and silver sharply depreciate due to weaker outlook for interest rate cuts

Gold and silver prices are falling sharply as expectations for interest rate cuts weaken.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

ECB lowers growth forecast, keeps interest rates unchanged

The European Central Bank has downgraded its growth forecast to 0.9% while maintaining the interest rate at 2%, citing increased uncertainty due to the Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

ECB did not change interest rates

The European Central Bank decided to maintain the interest rate at 2%, as inflation in the Eurozone stabilized at 1.9%, while concerns grow over potential price increases due to the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czech National Bank Does Not Surprise, Keeps Base Rate at 3.5 Percent

The Czech National Bank has decided to maintain its base interest rate at 3.5 percent, signaling stability in monetary policy amid economic uncertainties.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Here is the ECB's interest rate decision

The European Central Bank decided to maintain interest rates at current levels, in line with economists' expectations, citing inflation risks related to the Middle East conflict.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

War in the Middle East: the ECB lowers growth forecasts for Europe and fears for inflation

The European Central Bank has kept its key interest rate unchanged at 2% amid rising inflation concerns linked to the war in the Middle East.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

ECB Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged โ€“ War in the Middle East Increases Inflation Risk

The European Central Bank has decided to maintain its interest rate at 2.0 percent amidst rising inflation risks due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Interest Rate Decision for March: Why the ECB Is Leaving Rates Unchanged Despite Oil Shock

The European Central Bank has decided to leave the key interest rates unchanged in March despite rising inflation risks from an oil shock.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Monetary Policy: ECB Keeps Key Interest Rate Constant Despite Rising Commodity Prices

The European Central Bank maintains its key interest rate at 2.0% despite rising commodity prices and pressure due to military tensions in Iran.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dollar opens slightly higher with new attacks in the Middle East and interest rate decisions

The dollar opened slightly higher as investors reacted to rising oil prices linked to new attacks in the Middle East and ongoing interest rate decisions in the U.S. and Brazil.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Monetary Policy Dilemma for the Bank of Japan due to Iran Situation: Will There Be a Rate Hike in April?

The Bank of Japan has opted to maintain interest rates while facing pressures from rising oil prices due to the geopolitical situation in Iran, leaving open the possibility of a rate hike in April amid economic uncertainties.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Interest rates unchanged in Great Britain

The Bank of England has maintained the interest rate at 3.75% as it prepares to address rising inflation pressures.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Unchanged interest rate in Great Britain

The Bank of England has decided to keep the interest rate constant at 3.75 percent to manage inflation.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Unchanged interest rate in Great Britain - expecting higher inflation as a result of the Iran war

The Bank of England has decided to keep its interest rate unchanged at 3.75% while anticipating that inflation will rise due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% - what it means for your money

The Bank of England has decided to maintain its interest rate at 3.75% amid rising inflation concerns related to the unrest in the Middle East.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Interest rate hikes could mean more misery for consumers, as war takes toll on pockets

The ongoing war in Iran is causing oil and gas prices to spike, leading to increased inflation and potential interest rate hikes in the UK.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Interest rates LIVE: Bank of England set to hold base rate at 3.75% due to Iran war

The Bank of England is expected to maintain its base rate at 3.75% in response to economic instability caused by the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Businesses anticipate a wage growth of 4.2%: โ€“ Could dampen the interest rate forecast, predicts economist

Businesses in Norway expect a wage growth of 4.2% in 2026, which may influence interest rate policies according to economic forecasts.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Riksbank: Very Uncertain Situation

The Riksbank has decided to keep the interest rate unchanged at 1.75%, while significantly lowering its growth forecast due to uncertainties linked to the Iran war.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

One Interest Rate Cut This Year? Timing Delayed Due to Increased Uncertainty over Iran Situation

The Federal Reserve maintains its forecast for one interest rate cut this year, but increased uncertainty in the Middle East may lead to a delayed decision.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Sweden keeps the policy interest rate at 1.75 percent

Sweden has decided to maintain its policy interest rate at 1.75 percent amidst uncertainties due to the war in the Middle East.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

The Riksbank in Sweden does not change the interest rate

Sweden's Riksbank has decided to keep the interest rate unchanged at 1.75 percent while significantly lowering growth forecasts for the year.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

US Federal Reserve Maintains Forecast for One More Rate Cut, but Concerns Over Rate Hike if War Prolongs

The US Federal Reserve has kept its current interest rate steady at 3.50โ€“3.75% and forecasts one more rate cut this year, but concerns arise regarding the implications of prolonged conflicts in the Middle East on economic stability.

Mar 19 โ€ข 05:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

This is why your interest rate cut may fail

Norway's inflation remains significantly above the central bank's target, leading analysts to believe that interest rate cuts may be postponed or even reversed.

Mar 19 โ€ข 05:26 UTC

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