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Two wheeler loan interest rates: What can affect your financing cost

The Economic Times | 2026-10-12, 15:47

Grasping the nuances of bike loan interest rates is essential for

Building society launches new 5% interest ISA with 'guaranteed' rate

AOL | 2026-10-12, 12:42

Skipton Building Society has launched a new Cash ISA paying an "attractive" 5% interest rate. The account, which pays the fixed rate for five years, gives savers the opportunity to secure a guaranteed

Gold price forecast as US Treasury yields fall ahead of the inflation report

Invezz | 2026-10-12, 11:00

Gold price rose slightly on Monday morning as investors focused on the falling oil and US bond yields. It rose to $4,211, up slightly above its monthly low of $4,062. Focus among traders will be on the upcoming US inflation data and a statement from Kevin

Treasury bill auction oversubscribed by 53.5% as yields fall across maturities

Joy Online | 2026-10-12, 09:07

Government has raised approximately GH¢4.41 billion in its latest Treasury bill auction, exceeding its GH¢2.87 billion target by about 53.5% as investor demand remained strong and yields declined across all three maturities. The auction results show that

Crude oil, rupee & interest rates: Is the macroeconomic squeeze spreading to equities?

The Economic Times | 2026-10-12, 09:00

Indian equities are currently facing significant challenges, including the

Obadero:  Interest Rate Cut Will Drive Economic  Activities  

This Day | 2026-10-12, 07:57

Business | 5 hours ago The Chief Executive Officer, Zitra Investments, Mr. Babatunde Obadero in this interview with Kayode Tokede hinted that the Central Bank of Nigeria interest rate cut is expected to drive economic activities. Obadero also

China's central bank issues statement on RMB exchange rate outlook

People Daily | 2026-10-12, 07:39

As a key financial indicator, the renminbi (RMB) exchange rate has drawn considerable attention from investors, policymakers, and market participants worldwide. On Oct. 8, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) issued a comprehensive statement clarifying its

US 10-Year Treasury Yield Risks 6% Surge, PIMCO Warns

Chosun Ilbo | 2026-10-12, 04:49

Warnings have emerged that the US 10-year Treasury yield risks reaching 6% for the first time since 2000. Daniel Ivascyn, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at PIMCO, the world’s largest bond management firm, told the Financial Times (FT) on the 11th (local time)

Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song Defends Proactive Rate Hikes

Chosun Ilbo | 2026-10-12, 04:49

Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song said, “I believe we gained time by proactively raising the base interest rate.” During a parliamentary audit held by the National

RBI repo rate hike: How home loan borrowers can reduce EMI and interest burden

The Times of India | 2026-10-12, 03:31

Extending the tenure instead of raising EMIs will push up the interest outgo on your home loan.

Bond selloff may mean fewer rate hikes from global central banks

The Edge Malaysia | 2026-10-12, 01:05

(Oct 12) : Bond markets are starting to do some of the lifting for central banks around the world by pushing up borrowing costs themselves, potentially reducing the number of benchmark interest-rate hikes needed to get inflation under control.

Economic Watch: Europe's economic risks behind rising U.S. Treasury yields

Xinhua | 2026-10-12, 00:08

BELGRADE, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed to around 5.36 percent during the week of Oct. 5-9, reaching its highest level in nearly 24 years. European government bonds also came under pressure. Britain's 10-year government

T-bills auction: Demand improves as government exceeds target by about 76%; interest rates soften

Joy Online | 2026-10-11, 21:50

Demand for treasury bills improved as the government exceeded its treasury bills target by about 76.4% to GH¢5.06 billion. This is coming despite some analysts’ prediction that investor interest will remain relatively soft at the next auction. The Treasury,

When interest rates rise: Risks and opportunities for bond investors

Jamaica Observer | 2026-10-11, 14:45

AFTER several years of fluctuating interest rates, global financial markets are once again confronting the prospect of tighter monetary conditions. Persistent inflation, geopolitical tensions, and rising commodity prices have prompted central banks to reassess

PH bond market to adopt global pricing standards in 2027

Sun Star | 2026-10-11, 11:51

THE Philippines is moving to make government borrowing more efficient and expand financing opportunities for businesses as it aligns the pricing of peso-denominated government bonds with international market conventions starting Jan. 4, 2027. The shift is

Economist calls for shift from interest-rate to credit-focused monetary policy

Business Ghana | 2026-10-11, 04:56

Dr Adamu Braimah Abille, Policy Analyst at the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC), has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to shift its monetary policy focus from interest rates to the quantity, quality and allocation of credit to drive economic activity

UK savings: 5% interest rate deals may not last, say experts

The Observer | 2026-10-11, 02:09

National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has increased the returns on some of its accounts, with many now paying more than 5% for the first time in nearly three years. Competition in the savings market has been growing, leading to some of the highest

Triple blow: R30.25 petrol, interest rates and medical aid hikes hit SA

Moneyweb | 2026-10-10, 20:28

The cost-of-living shock employers cannot ignore in 2027. ...

Philippines to adopt global bond pricing system in 2027

The Philippine Star | 2026-10-10, 18:18

The Philippines will adopt an international pricing system for peso-denominated government and corporate bonds starting early next year, as authorities seek to attract more foreign investors and eventually lower borrowing costs. ...

Ex-Deutsche Bank trader has conviction for rigging interest rates quashed

AOL | 2026-10-10, 09:58

Former City trader Christian Bittar has become the eighth person to have his conviction for rigging interest rates quashed, just days after five other former bankers also successfully cleared their names. Christian Bittar, who previously worked for Deutsche

India’s Central Bank Raises Repo Rate to 5.50%, First Increase Since 2023

Natural News | 2026-10-10, 07:13

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised its benchmark policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% on Wednesday, the central bank's first rate increase... ...