08 Mar 2026

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Will US inflation change the outlook for interest rates?

Market questions is the FT's guide to the week ahead

08 Mar 2026 12:00pm GMT

Should we aim for a frictionless world?

Humanity's pursuit of speed drives progress, but eliminating delay has risks

08 Mar 2026 12:00pm GMT

Iran war muddles expectations of likely Fed interest rate cuts

The surge in oil prices and a softening labour market pose a dilemma for the US central bank

08 Mar 2026 11:00am GMT

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Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, March 8, 2026: Just below 6% (at 5.98%)

08 Mar 2026 10:00am GMT

Best high-yield savings interest rates today, March 8, 2026 (Earn up to 4% APY)

08 Mar 2026 10:00am GMT

Best money market account rates today, March 8, 2026 (best account provides 4.01% APY)

08 Mar 2026 10:00am GMT

Best CD rates today, March 8, 2026 (lock in up to 4% APY)

08 Mar 2026 10:00am GMT

07 Mar 2026

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Howard Marks says don’t let war ‘affect your emotions’ around investing. How to stay the course during turbulent times

07 Mar 2026 1:30pm GMT

23-year-old inherited $450K, parked it and doesn't know what to do next. What Dave Ramsey says will get the 'most lift'

07 Mar 2026 1:13pm GMT

General Dynamics Leads 5 Stocks Near Buy Points Amid Iran War Sell-Off

07 Mar 2026 1:00pm GMT

Fixed costs gobble up a staggering 92% of high-earning couple's income. Ramit Sethi explains what's blocking their path

07 Mar 2026 12:45pm GMT

Prediction Markets Are Here to Stay, but This Stock Is a Better Way to Play the Trend

07 Mar 2026 12:42pm GMT

MTG flags imminent Social Security crisis — urges US to stop ‘funding foreign wars’ to save the program. Secure your inc

07 Mar 2026 12:35pm GMT

Trump Ally Mullin Goes Stock Shopping Again: Here's His Latest Buys, Including Potential Conflict Of Interest

07 Mar 2026 12:30pm GMT

We just learned my dad had a life insurance policy, 12 years later. Has the window closed with the insurer?

07 Mar 2026 12:30pm GMT

Telecom stocks have had a great start to the year — and they’re still quite cheap

07 Mar 2026 12:30pm GMT

TX woman is inheriting $200K and wonders whether to pay off her house or invest. The Ramsey Show says ‘buy time’ instead

07 Mar 2026 12:30pm GMT

Google Owns a $1 Billion Unicorn Defense Company Now

07 Mar 2026 12:27pm GMT

Why Retirees Who Only Own ETFs May Be Missing a Key Income Layer

07 Mar 2026 12:18pm GMT

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‘Being honest about my debts is helping others — and it’s helped me’

'Finfluencer' Megan Archer-Fox has cleared £40,000 of credit card debt, urging others to drop the shame and secrecy

07 Mar 2026 5:00am GMT

06 Mar 2026

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Starmer’s pledge to cut living costs rocked by Middle East war

Conflict dashes hope of interest rate cuts and leaves prime minister under fire from left and right

06 Mar 2026 7:01pm GMT

A turbulent week for financial markets

Investors risk being too complacent about war in the Middle East

06 Mar 2026 6:46pm GMT

Investors are not ready for a true shock

The consensus view of the impact of the Iran war on equities and bonds may well prove too sanguine

06 Mar 2026 6:00pm GMT

Global bonds suffer one of worst routs in years

Debt markets head for worst week in more than a year after energy price surge sparks inflation fears

06 Mar 2026 5:17pm GMT

The oil shock won’t matter much, unless it does

Your end-of-week research wrap

06 Mar 2026 5:00pm GMT

US companies denied refunds on Trump’s illegal tariffs

Customs officials are rejecting attempts to reclaim duties that were struck down by the Supreme Court

06 Mar 2026 4:43pm GMT

War hawks

Inflation fears are rising from the fallout of a new conflict in the Middle East

06 Mar 2026 4:30pm GMT

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US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February

The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector.

06 Mar 2026 2:50pm GMT

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Qatar warns war will force Gulf to stop energy exports ‘within days’

Brent crude tops $90 after gas producer says it will take 'weeks to months' to restore deliveries

06 Mar 2026 2:11pm GMT

Are you financially ‘prepped’ for higher inflation?

Don't panic about gyrating markets, work through this personal finance checklist instead

06 Mar 2026 11:53am GMT

Submit your questions: Can policymakers keep the global economy on track?

Take part in a live Q&A with economics leader writer Tej Parikh and European economics commentator Martin Sandbu on Thursday March 12 at 2.30pm GMT

06 Mar 2026 11:48am GMT

FirstFT: The White House’s war messaging

Also in today's newsletter: the economic challenges facing ageing societies, and AI's PR problem

06 Mar 2026 11:22am GMT

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Lenders lift mortgage rates as Iran war hits borrowing costs

Nationwide, HSBC and Coventry Building Society are all putting some mortgage rates up.

06 Mar 2026 11:21am GMT

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Von der Leyen and Birol discuss how to tackle spiralling energy prices

Also in this newsletter: EU consumer group praises bloc's landmark digital rules

06 Mar 2026 6:00am GMT

04 Mar 2026

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Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury

Scott Bessent says that "likely sometime this week" the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.

04 Mar 2026 10:11pm GMT

Why are UK prices still rising?

UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

04 Mar 2026 3:54pm GMT

Are UK interest rates still expected to fall soon?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

04 Mar 2026 2:09pm GMT

What has changed since the 2010 Equality Act for women in the workplace?

Celebrating International Women's Month, we take a look at what has changed for women in the workplace since the Equality Act in 2010.

04 Mar 2026 12:04pm GMT

03 Mar 2026

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Reeves says her plan is working as growth forecast cut for this year

The forecasts were made before the conflict in the Middle East broke out which could have a "very significant" impact, the OBR said.

03 Mar 2026 4:39pm GMT

No new tax rises in Spring Statement, but don't be fooled - tax bills are still rising

There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement, yet to take effect.

03 Mar 2026 3:37pm GMT

What Spring Statement forecasts could mean for your money

Among the data and projections are key figures that shine a light on prospects for your finances.

03 Mar 2026 3:34pm GMT

'Spider-Man saved me from a boring nine-to-five job'

A new wave of workers are taking on "side hustles" as living costs rise and jobs become less stable.

03 Mar 2026 6:06am GMT

28 Feb 2026

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Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where

The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

28 Feb 2026 12:14am GMT

25 Feb 2026

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Faisal Islam: Is the UK economy really turning a corner?

The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.

25 Feb 2026 8:52pm GMT

Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up

Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary.

25 Feb 2026 4:32pm GMT

Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the Union

President Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.

25 Feb 2026 10:40am GMT

20 Feb 2026

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US economy slows in final months after turbulent year

Overall the economy grew 2.2% last year, holding up despite pressures from changes to tariff and immigration policy.

20 Feb 2026 2:58pm GMT

New Year's sport supplement buying adds to January retail sales surge

Continuing strong sales from online jewellers after a recent spike in gold prices also helped drive the increase.

20 Feb 2026 12:30pm GMT