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Interest Rates News 31 December 2025 - 8 January 2026

ANZ stock edges up as RBA warns inflation still “too high”; Feb rate call back in focus

ANZ stock edges up as RBA warns inflation still “too high”; Feb rate call back in focus

ANZ shares closed up 0.7% at A$35.68 after two days of losses, with about 4.1 million shares traded. RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said inflation above 3% remains “too high,” despite a softer November reading. Traders await quarterly CPI data on Jan. 28 and the RBA’s rate decision on Feb. 3. The S&P/ASX 200 ended 0.3% higher at 8,720.
8 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: DIA stock steadies near record as Fed’s Miran backs big rate cuts

Dow Jones today: DIA stock steadies near record as Fed’s Miran backs big rate cuts

The Dow rose 0.05% in early Tuesday trading after hitting a record close Monday, following the U.S. capture of Venezuela’s President Maduro. Fed Governor Stephen Miran said “well over 100 basis points” of rate cuts are justified in 2026. Oil prices climbed, with Brent at $62.22 a barrel. Investors await key U.S. labor data later this week.
6 January 2026
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NAB slides nearly 3% as rate-hike chatter hits bank stocks ahead of Australia inflation print

NAB slides nearly 3% as rate-hike chatter hits bank stocks ahead of Australia inflation print

National Australia Bank shares fell 3.0% to A$41.28 on Tuesday, underperforming the market as traders braced for Wednesday’s CPI data. Australia’s benchmark index slipped 0.92%, with financials among the main drags. Investors recalibrated for the risk of the Reserve Bank of Australia keeping rates higher for longer. NAB’s next trading update is set for February 18.
6 January 2026
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BILL stock drops 7% to start 2026 as rate jitters hit fintech; KBW lifts target

BILL stock drops 7% to start 2026 as rate jitters hit fintech; KBW lifts target

BILL Holdings shares fell 7.3% to $50.56 on Friday, underperforming as investors rotated out of growth stocks amid rising Treasury yields. The drop followed a Keefe Bruyette price target hike to $60 with a neutral rating. BILL’s 52-week range is $36.56 to $100.02. The company last reported quarterly revenue of $395.7 million and has not confirmed its next earnings date.
4 January 2026
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Meta stock slips to start 2026 as rates rise; traders eye earnings timing

Meta stock slips to start 2026 as rates rise; traders eye earnings timing

Meta Platforms shares fell 1.4% to $650.41 on Friday, marking a second straight drop as Treasury yields climbed and U.S. stocks closed mixed. Trading volume was about 13.7 million shares, below the 50-day average. The 10-year Treasury yield ended near 4.19%. Investors are awaiting next week’s U.S. labor data and Meta’s earnings date.
3 January 2026
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10-year Treasury yield holds near 4.15% as 30-year touches September high to start 2026NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 09:02 ET

10-year Treasury yield holds near 4.15% as 30-year touches September high to start 2026NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 09:02 ET

The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield briefly touched 4.88% Friday, its highest since early September, before easing to 4.84%. The 10-year yield hovered near 4.15% in thin post-holiday trading. Investors weighed Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations and tariff uncertainty ahead of key economic data. Initial jobless claims fell to 199,000 for the week ending Dec. 27.
2 January 2026
SoFi stock price today: SOFI slips in premarket as rate-cut bets set the tone for fintechs

SoFi stock price today: SOFI slips in premarket as rate-cut bets set the tone for fintechs

SoFi shares fell 1.4% to $26.18 in premarket trading Friday, tracking declines in other fintech lenders. S&P 500 futures rose 0.6% and Nasdaq futures gained 1% as U.S. markets opened 2026. Investors are watching next week’s U.S. jobs report and the start of earnings season for direction. SoFi’s next earnings date is tentatively set for Jan. 26.
2 January 2026
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SoFi stock price today: SOFI closes lower ahead of 2026 as traders brace for rates and January data

SoFi stock price today: SOFI closes lower ahead of 2026 as traders brace for rates and January data

SoFi Technologies shares closed down 1.4% at $26.18 on Wednesday, trading between $26.08 and $26.90 as about 34 million shares changed hands. The S&P 500 slipped 0.74% and the Nasdaq lost 0.76% in light holiday-week volume. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.163% after a drop in weekly jobless claims. U.S. markets were closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
2 January 2026
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Johannesburg Stock Exchange today: JSE All Share slips at year-end as traders eye rand, rates

Johannesburg Stock Exchange today: JSE All Share slips at year-end as traders eye rand, rates

South Africa’s FTSE/JSE All Share index closed 2025 down 0.57% at 115,832.28, ending the year about 37% higher but 1.4% below its 52-week peak. The rand gained nearly 13% against the dollar, its strongest year since 2009, finishing at 16.5925 per dollar. The JSE’s shareholder-weighted SWIX indices were terminated after Dec. 31. The exchange is closed Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day.
1 January 2026
Australian mortgage brokers end 2025 with rate cuts, bank shake-ups and an AI push — here’s what stood out

Australian mortgage brokers end 2025 with rate cuts, bank shake-ups and an AI push — here’s what stood out

Australian mortgage brokers ended 2025 with record market share and momentum from falling interest rates, despite tighter lending rules and increased regulatory scrutiny. Major banks restricted company and trust lending, while ANZ expanded proprietary lending. Industry podcasts tracked themes of technology, broker relevance, and housing outlook. The October–December quarter saw unpredictable lending decisions and regulatory pressure.
31 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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