Interest Rate news and trends

Latest Fed Hike May Stymie Retailers’ Efforts to Clear Inventories
Retail // May 03, 2023

We’ve reached a milestone with interest rates — and by extension, retailers may find it tougher to sell their inventories. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Savings Rate Surges To Highest Level In 39 Years
Banking // May 01, 2020

The shaky coronavirus economy has promoted people to sock money at levels not seen since 1981. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

BoE Cuts Interest Rate, Launches SMB Incentives To Cope With Coronavirus Impact
Coronavirus // March 11, 2020

In an emergency move designed to stem the economic impact of the coronavirus, the Bank of England on Wednesday (March 11) cut the country’s interest rate by 50 basis points to 0.25 percent. The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee also voted unanimously to put in...

China’s Lenders Cut Prime Rate To Boost Sick Economy
International // February 20, 2020

Chinese lenders have cut their prime lending rate to try and prop up their country’s economy, which has been ravaged by the coronavirus, according to the Financial Times on Thursday (Feb. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Savings Rate Surges To Highest Level In 39 Years

May 01, 2020
The shaky coronavirus economy has promoted people to sock money at levels not seen since 1981. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

BoE Cuts Interest Rate, Launches SMB Incentives To Cope With Coronavirus Impact

March 11, 2020
In an emergency move designed to stem the economic impact of the coronavirus, the Bank of England on Wednesday (March 11) cut the country’s interest rate by 50 basis points...

China’s Lenders Cut Prime Rate To Boost Sick Economy

February 20, 2020
Chinese lenders have cut their prime lending rate to try and prop up their country’s economy, which has been ravaged by the coronavirus, according to the Financial Times on Thursday (Feb. 20)....

Revolut Offers High-Interest Savings Product In UK

January 23, 2020
Global financial services startup Revolut is now offering U.K. customers a 1.35 percent AER interest rate with its new product, Savings Vaults, the company announced on Thursday (Jan. 23). Get...