Interest Rates 12 May 2026

Bank of Canada Keeps Rate at 2.25%, Balancing Inflation and Slower Growth

Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% for a fifth time as weak growth and rising inflation create a monetary policy “dilemma”; the Canadian dollar fell to a seven-month low after the decision as Canada-U.S. yield spreads widened and markets reacted to ongoing economic uncertainty and elevated energy prices.

11 June 2026

Canadian Economy·Inflation·Interest Rates

SoFi stock falls as U.S. inflation brings back rate-hike talk for high-growth fintechs

SoFi Technologies plunged 3.64% to $15.87 as U.S. inflation surged to 4.2% in May, fueling fears of higher interest rates and triggering a broad selloff in growth stocks; trading volume spiked, and SoFi’s high beta magnified losses, overshadowing recent AI and stablecoin launches as investors braced for potential Fed rate hikes.

11 June 2026

Fintech·Inflation·Interest Rates·NASDAQ:SOFI·Stock Market

Mortgage Rates Fall but Buyers Still Face Pressure

U.S. mortgage rates dipped to 6.48% from 6.53%, offering slight relief as the housing market faces falling listing prices—down 2.4% year-over-year to $429,500—but persistent high borrowing costs and strong jobs data threaten to push rates higher, risking further pressure on home sales and affordability.

8 June 2026

Interest Rates·NASDAQ:ZG·NYSE:RKT

Bank Of America To Pay $2.25M Over ATM Fees

Bank of America Stock Reacts as Rates Shift: BAC on Watch

Bank of America closed Friday at $53.83, caught between a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report that pushed Treasury yields higher and anticipation for Co-President Jim DeMare’s update at Tuesday’s Morgan Stanley U.S. Financials Conference, with investors watching for signals on deposit costs, loan demand, and capital return as rate and inflation dynamics drive near-term stock moves.

7 June 2026

Interest Rates·NYSE:BAC·Stock Market

Mortgage Rates Fell. The 6.5% Trap Didn’t.

U.S. 30-year mortgage rates dipped to 6.48% from 6.53%, but mortgage applications fell 2.5% for the third straight week, signaling buyers remain sidelined as affordability improves only marginally; median listing prices dropped 2.4% to $429,500, the steepest annual decline since 2017, while rising Treasury yields threaten to keep borrowing costs elevated.

6 June 2026

Interest Rates·NASDAQ:FMCC·Real Estate

Amazon shares drop as investors react to rate jolt, AI rally cools

Amazon shares plunged 3.1% to $246.03 with over 55 million shares traded after a strong U.S. jobs report fueled fears of prolonged high interest rates, putting pressure on fast-growing tech stocks despite Amazon’s new $4 billion AWS deal with Pinterest, upgraded AI warehouse robots, and rising sales; investors weighed AWS growth and AI investments against falling free cash flow and higher capital spending.

5 June 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Interest Rates·NASDAQ:AMZN·NASDAQ:PINS·Stock Market

Dow slips in New York after jobs data boosts rate-hike talk

Dow slips 0.21% as stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report sends Treasury yields higher, raising chances of a Fed rate hike before year-end to 98% and pressuring stocks—tech and chip shares tumble, while defensive sectors gain, with Cisco and IBM dragging the Dow and the S&P 500 on track for its first weekly loss since April.

5 June 2026

Federal Reserve·Interest Rates·Stock Market

US stocks notch new highs with AI trade still in focus

Wall Street Record Faces Latest Test After Hours: AI Hype, Oil, Rates, Jobs Collide

Hewlett Packard Enterprise soared after a strong quarter put it on track to hit long-term financial targets two years early, fueling gains in AI hardware stocks and driving the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index up 5.9%, even as after-hours trading stayed cautious and software names lagged.

3 June 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Interest Rates·NASDAQ:GOOGL·NASDAQ:MRVL·NASDAQ:NVDA·NASDAQ:SMCI·NYSE:BRK.B·NYSE:DELL·NYSE:HPE·Oil Prices·Stock Market

Realty Income Stock Dips Ahead of Jobs Data; Dividend Investors Eye Rates

Realty Income closed Friday at $61.28, down from $62.02 the previous week, as property stocks lagged broader market gains. The company declared a $0.2705 monthly dividend, payable June 15 to shareholders of record May 29. CEO Sumit Roy will present at Nareit’s REITweek on June 3. Investors await the U.S. May jobs report on June 5.

31 May 2026

Dividend Investing·Interest Rates·NYSE:O·Real Estate·Stock Market

Mortgage Rates Reach 9-Month High, Refinancing Drops First

U.S. mortgage rates rose to 6.65% last week, the highest since August 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Mortgage applications fell 8.5%, and refinance demand dropped 18%. Consumer prices climbed 3.8% in April from a year earlier. Nearly 69% of homeowners hold mortgages at or below 5%, discouraging sales.

28 May 2026

Interest Rates·OTC:FMCC·Real Estate

Fed’s Holiday Calm Hides a Bigger Test for Warsh and Rate-Cut Bets

Kevin Warsh took over as Federal Reserve chair Friday as inflation concerns and oil prices reignited debate over possible rate hikes. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Memorial Day. The Fed’s next major data point, April PCE inflation, is due Thursday after March’s 3.5% annual pace. Policymakers signaled a rate increase is possible if inflation stays above target.

25 May 2026

Federal Reserve·Interest Rates

FTSE 100 Today: BP Rally Lifts UK Stocks as Barclays and Taylor Wimpey Fall

UK stocks steady as rate fears ease, but FTSE 100 faces Iran, retail in coming week

The FTSE 100 rose 2.66% last week, ending a four-week losing streak as traders scaled back expectations for a near-term Bank of England rate hike. Retail sales volumes fell 1.3% in April, and the UK composite PMI dropped to 48.5 in May. The London Stock Exchange is closed Monday for the Spring Bank Holiday. Bodycote shares jumped 19% after a £1.52 billion takeover proposal from Apollo.

24 May 2026

FTSE 100·Interest Rates·Stock Market·UK Economy

Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Dips to 6.43%, but Spring Buyers Get Little Relief

UK mortgage rates shift as major lenders diverge on pricing

NatWest raised selected mortgage rates by up to 24 basis points from May 21, while Barclays and Santander cut some high loan-to-value deals. The Bank of England base rate remains at 3.75%. UK Finance expects 1.8 million fixed-rate mortgages to end in 2026, with average two- and five-year fixed rates at 5.14% and 5.15% respectively, according to Rightmove.

21 May 2026

Interest Rates·LSE:BARC·LSE:NWG·NYSE:SAN

Fed Officials Float Rate Hikes Again as Cut Hopes Wobble

Federal Reserve minutes released Wednesday showed most officials see possible rate hikes if inflation remains above 2%. Markets and economists have pushed back expectations for rate cuts, with some now anticipating increases. The Fed’s benchmark rate held at 3.50% to 3.75% in April. The next FOMC meeting is set for June 16-17.

21 May 2026

Federal Reserve·Interest Rates

Why SoFi Technologies Stock Is Slipping After Its PrimaryBid Deal

SoFi Stock Jumps But Rate Threat Lingers

SoFi Technologies shares rose 2.4% to $15.59 in midday Nasdaq trading Wednesday, with volume topping 22 million after CEO Anthony Noto spoke at J.P. Morgan’s tech conference. The stock rebounded despite concerns over higher Treasury yields and an unchanged 2026 profit outlook, which previously pressured shares. SoFi’s market value reached about $21.5 billion.

20 May 2026

Interest Rates·NASDAQ:SOFI·Stock Market

Global Bond Selloff Deepens After Oil Price Surge Raises Rate Fears

Global government bonds fell Monday as the Iran war kept oil above $110 a barrel and raised bets on central bank rate hikes. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.631%, its highest since February 2025. Japan’s 30-year yield set a record, and Germany’s 10-year Bund reached a 15-year high. European stocks and travel shares dropped, while the dollar held near recent highs and India’s rupee hit a record low.

18 May 2026

Interest Rates·NASDAQ:NVDA·NYSE:WMT

Realty Income Falls Again; Next Week May Turn on Rates

Realty Income Corp. shares fell 1.36% to $61.12 Friday, closing the week down 1.3% as the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.60%. The company declared its 671st consecutive monthly dividend at 27.05 cents a share, yielding about 5.3%. First-quarter AFFO rose 6.6% to $1.13 per share. Analyst targets ranged from $66 to $72 following updated guidance.

16 May 2026

Dividends·Interest Rates·NYSE:O·Real Estate·Stock Market

Fed News Today: Warsh Wins the Chair as Inflation Puts Rate Cuts in Doubt

The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair in a 54-45 vote. Fresh inflation data showed the Consumer Price Index up 3.8% year-over-year in April and wholesale prices rising 6.0%. Prediction markets now show a 70%–71% chance of no Fed rate cuts in 2026. Warsh is expected to preside over the June 16-17 Fed meeting.

14 May 2026

Federal Reserve·Inflation·Interest Rates

Stock Market Today: Dow Drops as Hot Inflation Data Puts Fed Rate Cuts on Ice

The U.S. producer price index jumped 1.4% in April, its largest monthly rise since March 2022, pushing the S&P 500 down 0.10% and the Dow off 0.35% late Wednesday morning. The Nasdaq edged up 0.07% as chip stocks rebounded, with the Philadelphia semiconductor index gaining 1.7%. Traders increased bets on no Fed rate cuts this year after the inflation data.

13 May 2026

Federal Reserve·Inflation·Interest Rates·Stock Market

Dow Jones Today: Blue Chips Hold Near 49,700 as Hot CPI Hits Tech and Rate Bets

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed nearly flat at 49,700.29 on May 12, while the S&P 500 fell 0.54% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.37%. April’s Consumer Price Index rose 3.8% year-over-year, with energy prices up 17.9%, fueling market declines. Brent crude climbed 3.6% to $107.97 as the Iran war continued. Treasury yields rose, pushing rate-cut expectations further out.

12 May 2026

Inflation·Interest Rates·Stock Market

Interest Rates 12 May 2026 - 11 June 2026