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#federal-reserve
fromFortune
11 hours ago
US politics

Why does an independent Fed matter? Just look at Ronald Reagan's economy with Paul Volcker hiking rates to nearly 20%

US news
fromwww.npr.org
14 hours ago

Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals possible rate cut, sending stocks sharply higher

Powell signaled a possible near-term interest-rate cut as slowing job growth and labor-market shifts increase downside risks to employment.
US news
fromFortune
13 hours ago

Dow soars over 700 points after Powell's Jackson Hole speech, on track to blow past all-time high

Stocks surged after the Federal Reserve signaled possible interest-rate cuts ahead without providing a clear timeline.
fromFortune
11 hours ago
US politics

Why does an independent Fed matter? Just look at Ronald Reagan's economy with Paul Volcker hiking rates to nearly 20%

fromFortune
13 hours ago
US news

Dow soars over 700 points after Powell's Jackson Hole speech, on track to blow past all-time high

#monetary-policy
fromFortune
1 day ago
US politics

Monetary policy is not about interest rates, it's about the money supply

fromFortune
1 day ago
US politics

Monetary policy is not about interest rates, it's about the money supply

#trump
fromFortune
1 day ago
US politics

Trump goes on $100 million bond buying spree: Here's what it could signal about future interest rates

fromFortune
1 day ago
US politics

Trump goes on $100 million bond buying spree: Here's what it could signal about future interest rates

#dividend-stocks
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Income eligibility defects drive mortgage quality decline

Mortgage defects rose in Q1 2025 due to rate volatility and closing pressure, causing sharp increases in income, eligibility, and credit defects while some categories improved.
#inflation
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Car Sales Surge Ahead of Price Hikes, Plus the Industries Most Affected by Tariffs

U.S. retail sales increased 0.5% in July 2025, influenced by consumer urgency to avoid future tariff-related price increases.
fromFortune
3 days ago

Home Depot says tariff price increases are coming and customers are putting off larger home-improvement projects as worries about the economy fester

Home Depot customers are postponing large home-improvement projects due to high interest rates and economic uncertainty.
fromAxios
3 days ago

The clock is ticking on deciphering the job market slowdown

Labor market downturns may influence interest rate decisions amidst complex immigration and demographic factors.
#wall-street
#bank-of-england
#us-dollar
#uk-housing-market
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Mortgage spreads cushion mortgage rates against warm inflation data

Mortgage spreads in 2025 show significant improvement, mitigating potential increases in mortgage rates due to rising bond yields.
US news
fromFortune
1 week ago

Warren Buffett's $1.6 billion bet on UnitedHealth sends the struggling insurer's stock soaring

U.S. stocks remain near record levels, boosted by expectations of interest rate cuts despite fluctuations in economic indicators.
#bitcoin
fromFortune Crypto
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin hits all-time high before diving 5% amid fears of inflation

Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high of over $124,100 before a 5% drop to below $118,000; Ethereum also dropped 4%.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

3 ETFs to Turn $78k Into $500 in Monthly Income

Investing in high-yield dividend ETFs is advisable due to expected Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
#mortgage-rates
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
US politics

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly Even as Fed Holds Steady on Cuts

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
US politics

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly Even as Fed Holds Steady on Cuts

E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

2 High-Yield REIT Picks to Capitalize on Imminent Fed Rate Cuts

Cooling inflation boosts expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, though a surprise increase in the PPI tempers enthusiasm.
fromFortune
1 week ago

BlackRock exec Rick Rieder says this is the 'best investing environment ever'-he's conveniently in the running for next Fed chairman

First of all the technicals and equities are crazy. [The] amount of cash on the sideline, the amount of buybacks relative to the IPO calendar-i.e. the demand is significant.
US politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Gold retreats on improved risk appetite, Trump-Putin meeting in focus - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Gold prices have been trading sideways for almost three months, with slight declines as risk appetite improved, suggesting potential changes in investor sentiment.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
1 week ago

The 'Fed put' is back: If Tuesday's inflation report is bad expect chaos in the markets

S&P 500 futures were flat as investors await CPI report and speculate on a potential rate cut from the Federal Reserve.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Rate Cuts Could Launch These 5 Commercial REIT Stocks Much Higher

Federal funds rate is expected to decrease below 4.23%, impacting investment strategies favoring REITs.
#dividend-kings
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Mortgage Applications Today: Home Loans Surge as Borrowers Take Advantage of Lower Rates

Mortgage applications surged by 3.1% for the week ending Aug. 1, driven by stable interest rates at 6.72% for 30-year fixed mortgages.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Bank of America sees stagflation, not recession-and no rate cut this year. It's because of 2 specific Trump policies

BofA forecasts no interest rate cuts in 2025 due to stagflation concerns.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Meet Stephen Miran, Trump's newest Federal Reserve Board pick

Donald Trump nominated Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve Board for a temporary position until January 2026.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Reeves and Starmer to roll the pitch for tax rises in a difficult autumn budget

Chancellor and prime minister planning tax rises and reforms in preparation for a difficult November budget.
#mortgage
US politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How Wall Street is responding to Trump's new tariffs on dozens of countries

Stocks are rising on Wall Street despite new tariffs, driven by strong company profits and potential interest rate cuts.
US politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The U.S. economy may be 'bad to ugly' right now but investors are loving every minute of it

U.S. economic data is poor while investor confidence surges based on anticipated interest rate cuts.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

The future of GBP/USD: Cautious moves ahead of a crucial Bank of England decision - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

GBP/USD shows volatility and lost bullish momentum, settling near 1.3370 amid uncertainty over UK monetary policy.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates

UK interest rates are set to be cut to 4%, the lowest since March 2023.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'Ireland's returns are underwhelming' - savers are getting some of lowest value on deposit accounts in eurozone

Depositors in Ireland face disappointingly low returns on savings accounts, with instant-access accounts yielding an average of just 0.13pc, making it one of the lowest in the eurozone.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

UWM announces 90-bps refinance incentive

UWM aims to aid mortgage brokers in helping borrowers refinance by lowering rates and monthly payments.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Bessent won't replace Powell as Fed chair, Trump says: 'I love Scott, but he wants to stay where he is'

Trump stated, "I love Scott, but he wants to stay where he is." This remark clarifies Bessent's intention to continue his current role rather than pursue the Federal Reserve chair.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

HECM endorsements rise to highest level since February

The 10-year CMT saw a decrease that spurred a rise in HECM endorsements, leading to 3,784 applications in April. This increase is linked to past interest rates.
Real estate
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

The calm before the storm? Tariffs threaten to reignite Eurozone inflation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Prices remain stable in the Eurozone as inflation came in at 2% for July, the sixth consecutive month where year-on-year inflation has been 2.3% or less.
Miscellaneous
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

UK high street banks lose 100bn in savings as customers chase better rates online

High street banks in the UK lost £100 billion in deposits in five years as savers migrate to competitive online alternatives.
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