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In the new world, states will have to start living with higher interest rates

Público13 September 2026 at 21:00

Global interest rates are rising and all indications are that this trend is here to stay. The article analyses what it calls the economic "new world," where states will have to adapt to a higher interest rate environment.

Higher inflation is pointed out as one of the main reasons for these increases. This inflationary pressure has forced central banks to intervene, raising benchmark rates to control prices.

The need for many countries to issue debt also contributes to the higher interest rate scenario. With greater demand for financing from governments, borrowing costs tend to increase.

The prospects for accelerated economic growth are another factor mentioned. In a context of economic recovery, demand for credit increases, which also pushes interest rates upward.

Why this matters

Portuguese-speaking readers directly face the consequences of this change through higher interest rates on their housing, consumer and small business loans, as well as changes in the return on their savings investments, in a context where restrictive monetary policy aims to contain inflation but increases the cost of borrowing.

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