Why Americans still can’t get cheaper mortgages, car loans or card balances after three Fed rate cuts
It takes time for the Fed’s decisions to filter through the economy — and then even more time for consumers to see the ...
9 Stocks Jim Cramer Talked About
Jim Cramer, the host of Mad Money, reflected on the uncertainty surrounding the year 2025, focusing on several macroeconomic ...
US stocks boosted at open by earnings and signs AI spending's intact. Nvidia dips, though.
Wall Street opens up on relief Meta and Microsoft kept their AI spending plans even as their earnings come in mixed. Next up, Apple after the close.
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The Fed Voted to Hold Rates Steady. Your Credit Card's APR Will Likely Do the Same
Average APRs have inched down slightly, but you should focus on lowering your credit card balance as soon as you can.
What does it take to retire with a comfy $10,000/month in America? It's probably less than you think
Let’s not forget when you retire will have an impact on what it’ll take for you to comfortably take out $10,000 a month without running out of money. The average retirement can last decades, so the ...
Smaller Economies' Medium Term Default Risk Could Have Risen
LONDON (Reuters) - Some of the world's smallest economies, especially in Africa, could be at increased risk of being unable ...
The economy grew 2.3% in the fourth quarter. What it could mean for Fed rate cuts
The U.S. economy grew 2.3% in the fourth quarter as consumers again powered gains. Here's what the showing could mean for Fed ...
London's FTSE 100 hits record high as earnings take centre-stage
Britain's benchmark index touched a record high on Thursday as investors cheered a healthy set of corporate updates, while ...
The Federal Reserve ignored Trump’s interest rate demands — and he’s not taking it well
The Federal Reserve kicked off its second Trump era right where it left off: Doing exactly what it wanted to do, ignoring President Donald Trump’s demands that it lower rates.
Why are mortgage rates still so high? There’s something more important than Fed policy at work
The federal funds rate and mortgage interest rates are often expected to move together, but they haven’t lately. Here’s why.
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Stock market today: Asia shares mostly rise while some regional markets stay closed for holidays
Asian shares are mixed in muted trading after the U.S. Federal Reserve opted not to cut interest rates for the first time ...
European Central Bank set to trim interest rates for fifth time since June
The European Central Bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for the fifth time since it began easing monetary policy.