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Why it's time for higher interest rates

Near zero interest rates encourage speculation, discourage savings, weaken pension funds, and put millions of baby boomers at risk.

Sheila Bair: Why it's time for higher interest rates

Near zero interest rates encourage speculation, discourage savings, weaken pension funds, and put millions of baby boomers at risk.

Polish Central Bank Unexpectedly Raises Interest Rates

Polish monetary-policy makers unexpectedly raised borrowing costs as inflation continues to exceed the central bank’s target and the European Union’s biggest eastern economy slows less than they had forecast.

Interest rates slashed

RBA cuts rates by 0.5 percentage points - the most since the GFC - in bid to reignite growth in economy.

Spain borrowing rates rise, bank shares slide

Spain borrowing rates rise, bank shares slide Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 05:57 a.m., Thursday, May 17, 2012 MADRID (AP) — Spain paid sharply higher interest rates in a debt auction on Thursday, reflecting concerns the country will be caught up in the fallout of the ...