Global stock index outperforms Wall St, bond yields dip with rates in focus
MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe rose 2.38 points, or 0.28%, to 849.68. Earlier, Europe's STOXX 600 index closed up ...
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Fed cuts were supposed to lower mortgage rates, but they're back above 7%. Here's why
It's the first time since May 2024 that 30-year mortgage rates have hit that mark. High rates are adding to the affordability ...
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Mortgage rates have climbed above 7%. Here's how we got here and what it means
It's the first time since May 2024 that 30-year mortgage rates have hit that mark. High rates are adding to the affordability ...
CT ‘baby bonds’ program discussed at Federal Reserve conference
Stakeholders and CT officials discussed the first-in-the-nation program, and how it may be planting the seeds of a national ...
Gold gains as upbeat U.S. economic data lifts market sentiment
Gold futures gained for the third straight day on Thursday rise as positive U.S. economic data pressured Treasury yields further, increasing hopes for easier monetary policy from the Federal Reserve.
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American Express to pay US$230 million to settle US charges over deceptive sales practices
AMERICAN Express said on Thursday (Jan 16) it will pay about US$230 million to settle US criminal and civil probes into ...
Trump's treasury secretary pick says more Russia sanctions possible
US President-elect Donald Trump's pick for treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, took part in a confirmation hearing with lawmakers on Thursday. He said additional sanctions on Russia could be imposed to ...
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Trump's Treasury pick Scott Bessent says 'spending is out of control'
Under questioning from U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass, Bessent said he was open to raising the debt ceiling if Trump wanted to do so. However, he likened removing the debt ceiling to removing a ...