Today: 17. Dec, 2024
As the Federal Reserve shifts its policy and lowers interest rates, financial advisors suggest that investors look at their bond portfolios fresh. With the central bank initiating its first rate cut in four years, bonds are expected to gain a boost from…
Wall Street remained steady near record levels on Wednesday following a significant rate cut from the Federal Reserve aimed at warding off a potential recession. This move by the Fed comes as part of its strategy to stabilize the slowing U.S. economy,…
The housing market continues to be a hot topic of discussion, especially with the Federal Reserve’s influence on mortgage rates. Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna recently shared insights on how rate cuts have already been factored into current mortgage rates. In a…
The stock market saw a significant boost on Friday, following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s announcement that the time has arrived to begin cutting interest rates. This declaration marks the clearest indication yet that the Federal Reserve is prepared to initiate an…
In a significant market shift, stocks took a hit while bonds rallied following the release of weak economic data. The concerns over the Federal Reserve’s delayed rate cuts have led to Treasury 10-year yields dropping below the 4% mark, with market expectations…
In a significant market movement, stocks have reached new all-time highs as recent economic data indicates the economy’s resilience amid receding inflation and the Federal Reserve’s approach to initiating rate cuts. This surge comes as smaller firms rally, with the Russell 2000…
Wall Street experienced a moderate decline on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes taking a breather following consecutive sessions of record highs. Investors grappled with cautious projections from the Federal Reserve against the backdrop of a cooling economy. The Dow…
Recent years have witnessed a remarkable surge in interest rates, spurred by a series of 11 rate hikes orchestrated by the Federal Reserve between March 2022 and July 2023. This surge has opened doors for savers, offering an opportunity to earn attractive…
As we enter 2024, the first real trading week of the year is poised to be a defining moment for financial markets. Last week, though marking the official start of trading, was subdued due to low investor engagement. However, this week promises…
The European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to hold interest rates steady at 4% after ten consecutive hikes in July 2022, bringing rates back into positive territory for the first time since 2011. This decision comes amidst new upside risks to inflation…
