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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Positive expectations for a new bond and interest rate cut

The Argentine Treasury announced the introduction of a new dollar-denominated bond in its biweekly auctions, which has been positively received by the market.

Mar 1 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Seven years searching for a house until he managed to process credit: these are the housing programs promoted by the Government

Miguel, after seven years of searching for a home, finally secured a mortgage thanks to government initiatives that recently lowered interest rates.

Feb 28 โ€ข 17:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Surprise at the bank counter: Housing loan interest protection can now be obtained for less than Euribor

A new survey indicates that interest protection for housing loans may now come cheaper than the Euribor rate.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

The new Btp Valore arrives. How to earn more than 3%

The new Btp Valore is being reintroduced from March 2 to 6, offering retail investors attractive interest rates of 2.5% and rising to 3.5% with a final bonus, with a minimum investment of 1,000 euros.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Open Real Estate Funds: Late Victims of the Interest Rate Turn

The closure of another open real estate fund in Germany reveals underlying issues in the market as investors struggle to access their funds amidst rising interest rates.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fixed term: what is the interest rate bank by bank this Friday, February 27

The Central Bank of Argentina released the fixed-term interest rates offered by various banks as of February 27, helping savers make informed decisions for their investments.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Daily Commission or Rotating Rate: The Silent Battle in Credit Cards

In Mexico, credit cards, used by over 35 million people, come with different charge structures that can significantly influence the final cost of credit.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Euribor Gives Another Slight Respite in February and Faces a Long Period of Stability

The Euribor rate shows minimal changes in February, remaining stable as the European Central Bank holds interest rates steady.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Increase in Variable Interest Rates for Home Loans Leads to Surge in Refinancing Inquiries, as Borrowers Seek to Escape

Major Japanese banks have announced an increase in variable interest rates on home loans, causing a significant rise in refinancing consultations among borrowers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Household Loan Rates Increase for Four Consecutive Months...Housing Loan at 4.29%, Highest in 1 Year and 2 Months

Household loan interest rates in South Korea have risen for four consecutive months, with housing loan rates reaching their highest level in over a year.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Interest: What is it and how does it control our pockets?

The article discusses how interest rates set by central banks can significantly impact personal finances and borrowing costs for individuals in different locations such as Michigan and London.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Analysts back MPCโ€™s 50 basis-point rate cut

Analysts support the Monetary Policy Committee's decision to reduce the rate by 50 basis points, viewing it as a credibility signal.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mortgage loans: a private bank lowered its interest rate by more than 5 points

A private bank in Argentina has significantly reduced its mortgage interest rate amid uncertainty in the housing loan market.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Markets: the dollar rebounds by $10 and the country risk exceeds 550 basis points

The official and financial dollar rates rebound by $10 after weeks of decline, driven by lower interest rates and end-of-month position closures.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

European banks: Mortgage loans become more expensive, but corporate loans decrease

European banks are tightening mortgage lending criteria and increasing interest rates for households, while corporate loan conditions are expected to become cheaper by 2026.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fixed Term: What is the interest rate bank by bank this Thursday, February 26

The article discusses the fixed term interest rates offered by various banks in Argentina on February 26, 2023, as reported by the Central Bank.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Starting Monday, the state will again begin selling bonds for people. Last year they sold out quickly

The Slovak government is set to relaunch the sale of bonds for the public with lower interest rates than last year, aiming to make them an attractive investment alternative amid changing market conditions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Luminor's net profit last year decreased to 157.7 million euros

Luminor Bank's net profit fell to โ‚ฌ157.7 million last year due to lower interest rates, but the bank managed to keep its costs stable.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mammoth profits for banks in the shadow of the Supreme Court's decision on interest rates for Law Katseli loans

Banks in Greece are anticipated to report significant profits amidst uncertainty following a Supreme Court decision that impacts interest calculations on Law Katseli loans.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Why capping credit card interest rates will kill credit for working families

The article argues that capping credit card interest rates could lead to unintended consequences that harm working families and small businesses by reducing supply.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea's Central Bank Raises Growth Rate to 2%, Expresses Concern Over Deepening Polarization

The Bank of Korea has revised its GDP growth forecast for the year to 2% while keeping interest rates steady at 2.50%, amid concerns over increasing economic polarization.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Bank of Japan's Takada emphasizes the need for additional interest rate hikes, warns of falling behind

Takada from the Bank of Japan emphasizes the necessity for further interest rate increases amid global economic recovery to avoid lagging behind.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

New losses for the yen

The yen has fallen to a two-week low against the dollar following the appointment of two academics to Japan's central bank board, raising concerns about future interest rate hikes amidst supportive monetary and fiscal policies advocated by Prime Minister Sanae Takeichi.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The Japanese Experiment That Became Normality

The Bank of Japan announces it will keep its key interest rate as low as possible, approaching zero, in response to a stalled economy and destructive deflation that began in the late 1990s.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Credit is Back in the Game. Revival in the Market in 2026

The article discusses the anticipated growth in the Polish credit market for 2026, driven by declining interest rates and increased demand for both personal and business loans.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Banxico 'has room' to cut the interest rate: Galia Borja opens up the possibility

Galia Borja, a member of the Banco de Mรฉxico board, indicated that the bank could cut interest rates due to a weakened economy and a stronger peso, suggesting no significant price pressures in the short term.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Six million Brits with savings in bank accounts issued warning

Over six million UK savers are warned about their bank accounts not earning any interest, risking their savings against inflation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Bank of Korea to Release 'Dot Plot' for Interest Rate Forecasts... 6-Month Interest Rate Projection Presented

The Bank of Korea is set to introduce a new conditional interest rate forecast model similar to that of the U.S. Federal Reserve, presenting future rate expectations in a dot plot format to enhance clarity and predictability.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] The Bank of Korea holds the base rate at 2.50% for the sixth consecutive time

The Bank of Korea has decided to maintain the base rate at 2.50%, marking the sixth consecutive freeze since last July.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

RBA governor says she does not think inflation is taking off again

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock emphasizes the need for patience regarding interest rate decisions as inflation appears stable, urging economic literacy among young Australians.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The bankers of the Ibex raise their salaries by 12% since the rate hike: Botรญn, Torres, Oliu and company earned 55 million euros last year

Spain's top bankers have seen salary increases due to record profits from major banks, driven by a rise in interest rates.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Selic may fall more than expected in 2026 and reach at least 11%, analysts assess

Investment managers predict that Brazil's Selic interest rate could decrease to at least 11% by 2026, with differing projections among economists.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fixed term: what is the interest rate bank by bank this Wednesday, February 25

The Central Bank of Argentina has published a comparative table of fixed-term interest rates offered by various banks for savers looking to invest in pesos for 30 days.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Delinquency rises amid high interest rates and reaches highest level since 2017

In Brazil, consumer and corporate delinquency on loans has increased to 5.5%, the highest level since 2017, amid elevated interest rates.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The price of agricultural land has turned downwards

The price of agricultural land in Estonia, after years of continuous growth, declined in 2025 due to difficulties in the crop sector, issues in the dairy industry, and rising interest rates.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Expert Group: Wants More Members in the Interest Rate Committee

An expert group recommends increasing the number of members in Norway's interest rate committee to improve decision-making quality.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Reserve Bank could hike cash rate twice in 2026 as Australiaโ€™s inflation stays stubbornly high

Australia's Reserve Bank is projected to raise interest rates twice in 2026 due to persistent inflation, with January figures revealing a 3.8% rate driven by increasing electricity costs.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pressure on the Euro and Yen

The Japanese yen has weakened due to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's reservations about further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Inflation in January slightly hotter than expected

Inflation in Australia for January remains unchanged at 3.8 percent, while trimmed mean inflation slightly rose to 3.4 percent, exceeding economists' forecasts.

Feb 25 โ€ข 01:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fixed Terms: What is the Interest Rate Bank by Bank on Tuesday, February 24

On February 24, 2023, Argentina's Central Bank published a comparative chart of fixed-term interest rates offered by banks.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Burdened by lower compensation, the Livret A has its worst start to the year in fifteen years

The Livret A savings account is experiencing its worst start to the year in over a decade due to a decline in interest rates, resulting in significant withdrawals by savers.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

After spectacular robbery: Gelsenkirchen Savings Bank demands high interest from the victim for bridging loan

A victim of a robbery at the Gelsenkirchen Savings Bank is facing high interest charges on a loan required to cover losses while waiting for insurance compensation.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The dollar loses $75 in banks this month: what are the reasons for the return of the 'super peso' and how long can the calm last

The dollar has fallen significantly this month due to an excess supply and subdued demand caused by high interest rates in Argentina.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Real estate market breaks records in 2025 and maintains strong demand despite high interest rates

The Brazilian real estate market achieved historical results in 2025, showing resilience with strong demand despite a high interest rate environment.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fixed term: what is the interest rate bank by bank this Monday February 23

The Central Bank of Argentina provides savers with a comparative table of interest rates on fixed-term deposits for February 23.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

BBC expert warns anyone with ยฃ25,000 in savings as Cash ISA changes loom - all you need to know

A BBC finance expert has advised individuals with ยฃ25,000 in savings to reconsider the Cash ISA option due to impending changes in limits and interest rates.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Senator Elizabeth Warren: President Trump's broken promise on credit cards

Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizes President Trump for failing to cap credit card interest rates, which could save American families significant money.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Interest Rates Down, Bank Profits Up. How Is That Possible?

In 2025, despite falling interest rates, Polish banks reported record profits due to increased lending and operational efficiencies.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Tories would scrap โ€˜debt trapโ€™ of high interest student loans, says Kemi Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch announced that the Conservative Party plans to eliminate high interest rates on student loans, increasing pressure on Labour to address the issue.

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The market, in the rhythm of the ups and downs of interest rates

Recent volatility in interest rates in Argentina highlights the tug-of-war for liquidity between the Treasury and the Central Bank.

Feb 22 โ€ข 03:01 UTC

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