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fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
US politics

5 Key Takeaways from Fed Chair Powell's Warning on Labor Market and Inflation

fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
US politics

5 Key Takeaways from Fed Chair Powell's Warning on Labor Market and Inflation

#gold
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Business

Gold is suffering its worst drop in 12 years: Billionaire investor and 'bond king' Bill Gross thinks the top may be in

fromFortune
1 month ago
World news

Gold hit a new record high-and that's an indicator of fear lurking within the stock market, Deutsche Bank says | Fortune

fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Business

Gold is suffering its worst drop in 12 years: Billionaire investor and 'bond king' Bill Gross thinks the top may be in

fromFortune
1 month ago
World news

Gold hit a new record high-and that's an indicator of fear lurking within the stock market, Deutsche Bank says | Fortune

#credit-unions
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Budget looms large as Reeves could look to banking sector to raise revenues - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Over halfway through: In its H1 results in June Barclays highlighted the midpoint of its 3-year revamp and noted it had achieved over half (£17bn) of the c.£30bn planned UK risk weighted assets (RWAs) growth, half of the target income growth and realised two-thirds of the £2bn planned gross cost efficiency savings. Group income of £14.9bn was up 12% year-on-year, with group net interest income (NII) up 13% to £6.1bn.
Business
#mortgage-originations
World news
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Gold prices soared above $4,300 this week. What's driving the surge?

Gold prices reached record highs above $4,300 per troy ounce as investors seek safe-haven assets amid trade wars, U.S. shutdown, and lower interest rates.
Business
fromFortune
5 days ago

U.S. auto delinquencies have jumped 50% from 15 years ago | Fortune

Auto loan delinquencies rose 51.5% over 15 years, making auto credit among the riskiest consumer debts amid rising car prices and higher interest rates.
Business
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Schrager: A zombie economy could be America's future

Keeping interest rates artificially low through yield-curve control may provide short-term relief but causes greater long-term economic costs, as seen in Japan.
#federal-reserve
US politics
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Powell signals Fed will move slowly on interest rate cuts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled caution on further interest-rate cuts, warning against cutting too aggressively while balancing inflation and employment risks.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Trump's Fed pick doubles down on calls to aggressively cut interest rates

Stephen Miran advocates for faster, larger Fed rate cuts and believes tariffs will not produce persistent inflation, urging rates below 3% by year-end.
#home-equity
fromFortune
1 month ago
Real estate

The average American homeowner lost $9,200 in home equity during the last year. It's not a collapse but a 'long-term market correction' | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Real estate

The average American homeowner lost $9,200 in home equity during the last year. It's not a collapse but a 'long-term market correction' | Fortune

#monetary-policy
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

3 Dividend ETFs With Over 100% Upside Potential by 2027

Not every dividend ETF you buy needs to be boring. The vast majority of dividend ETFs you hold should certainly be ones that compound reliably over decades , but it's also worth buying up those that have significant upside potential while paying you to wait for those gains. The current environment is perfect for going shopping for such dividend ETFs.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Should I Refinance My Mortgage from 7.375% to 6% - Is It Worth the Cost?

Considering the current mortgage rate of around 6.41% in September 2025, and knowing that rates were half as much 10-15 years ago, it's becoming increasingly hard to convince anyone that buying a house right now is a good idea. This uncertainty has led individuals like this Redditor, who purchased a home with a high mortgage rate and is now deciding whether or not refinancing is a good option.
Real estate
Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

A special newsletter to help you save money and pay off credit card debt

Credit card debt in the U.S. reached $1.21 trillion in Q2 2025; rising interest rates and economic pressures make proactive repayment and budgeting essential.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Toronto home sales rose 8.5% in September as prices decline | CBC News

Toronto home sales rose in September while average and benchmark prices fell year-over-year; new listings edged up and potential rate cuts could boost sales.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

From rates to reality: why innovative homeownership alternatives matter now

Rising home prices, taxes, and required incomes make traditional homeownership unaffordable for many, shifting focus to alternative, innovative housing solutions.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Two downtown San Jose development projects get new financing

Urban Catalyst secured $18.9 million in loans to recapitalize two downtown San Jose housing projects totaling roughly 769 proposed residential units.
Real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

SoCal real estate job market tumbles amid high interest rates

Southern California lost 24,100 real estate and construction-related jobs year-over-year, a 3% decline driven by higher interest rates and reduced demand for housing and construction.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Expert warns Starmer's words won't pay the bills and SMEs need action - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Bank of England's decision to maintain the base interest rate at 4% until 2026 offers UK SMEs a rare opportunity amidst these ongoing economic challenges. This stability is crucial as inflation remains at 3.8%, creating a complex landscape that demands careful navigation by businesses. However, while stable interest rates can provide predictable borrowing costs - enabling SMEs to plan investments and manage cash flow - persistent inflation means that operational expenses are still rising, putting pressure on profit margins across various sectors.
UK politics
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

3 in 4 Americans Say Debt Is a Barrier to Them Saving More for Retirement

High inflation, rising interest rates, and growing household debt are making it increasingly difficult for Americans to save enough for retirement.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Everyone's wondering if, and when, the AI bubble will pop. Here's what went down 25 years ago that ultimately burst the dot-com boom | Fortune

AI investment is surging, mirroring dot-com era exuberance, driven by massive funding despite uncertain near-term profitability and historical risks from rising rates and economic shocks.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Interest Rate Cuts Are Here: 5 High-Yield Dividend Favorites Are Huge Winners

Interest rate cuts make high-yield dividend stocks more attractive because they reduce competition from fixed-income investments while lowering the companies' borrowing costs, which can support both dividend sustainability and stock price appreciation. At 24/7 Wall St., we attempt to evaluate the underlying business fundamentals and dividend sustainability before recommending companies to our readers. Often, remarkably high yields can sometimes indicate financial stress rather than opportunity, as was the case with Walgreens this year.
Business
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Interest rate cut offers hope to Canada's sluggish housing market

Canadian housing sales are slowly recovering after a major slowdown, aided by a 0.25% Bank of Canada rate cut and rising average prices.
Business
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The Fed's once oh-so-certain cuts for the rest of 2025 are already fading into oblivion | Fortune

Stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data reduces the likelihood of rapid Fed rate cuts, lifts Treasury yields, and pressures rate-sensitive stocks.
#us-stocks
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Business

S&P 500 has longest losing streak for over a month as Wall Street stumbles to third straight loss | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Business

Stocks rise towards more records, helped by Elon Musk's purchase of $1 billion worth of Tesla shares | Fortune

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Business

S&P 500 has longest losing streak for over a month as Wall Street stumbles to third straight loss | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Business

Stocks rise towards more records, helped by Elon Musk's purchase of $1 billion worth of Tesla shares | Fortune

#bank-of-england
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

3 Dividend Aristocrats on Sale That Could Double Your Money

Undervalued Dividend Aristocrats, benefiting from restarting interest-rate cuts, can offer rapid multi-year gains and strong dividend growth for long-term investors.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why Trump's attacks on the Fed's independence are so dangerous | Steven Greenhouse

Donald Trump has once again taken a wrecking ball to the rule of law and long-standing norms as he seeks to fire Lisa Cook, the Federal Reserve governor, and pursue his unprecedented assault on the central bank's independence. Just as he failed to understand the huge problems his tariffs would create, Trump fails to understand the serious damage his attacks on the Federal Reserve could cause.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK borrowing rises to worse-than-expected 18bn in August

Public sector net borrowing rose to £18bn in August, exceeding forecasts and increasing pressure for tax rises ahead of the November budget.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

3 of the Highest-Quality ETFs I'd Buy for Growth And Dividends

Lower interest rates boost stocks and make REIT-focused and dividend-growth ETFs attractive for both income and capital appreciation.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Powell isn't being subtle about Trump, immigration and the employment disaster: 'The supply of workers has obviously come way down' | Fortune

When pressed by reporters on why hiring has slumped, Powell responded: "That's much more about the change in immigration," He continued, "The supply of workers has obviously come way down. There's very little growth, if any, in the supply of workers. And at the same time, demand for workers has also come down quite sharply, and to the point where we see what I've called a curious balance."
US politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

DAX edges higher on SAP rebound and rate-cut optimism ahead of Fed decision - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

European markets opened higher on Wednesday, supported by a rebound in SAP and growing investor optimism ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision later in the day. However, the market could remain at risk as investors could remain cautious. SAP led gains in the index, advancing nearly 4% in early trading after upbeat management commentary helped allay recent concerns over its cloud segment.
Miscellaneous
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Mortgage rates plummet: Fed cut could spark refinance wave

Falling mortgage rates near 6% are triggering a rising refinance wave that could save millions of homeowners and stimulate homebuying through late 2025.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Dave Inc. (DAVE) vs. SoFi (SOFI): Which Fintech Stock Is Better?

Dave Inc. outperformed SoFi Technologies year-to-date, but SoFi retains greater recognition and a U.S. banking charter.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

Will Bitcoin Smash $118,000 Or Crash After Fed's Big Decision?

Bitcoin holds bullish momentum near $115,390 but faces resistance at $115,500 and $118,000 while Fed rate decisions could trigger market corrections.
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