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Real Estate

“Mortgage demand plunges 13.2% to end 2022, as interest rates head higher again”

“…Mortgage application volume was down 13.2% at the end of last week from two weeks earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. The MBA was closed last week due to the holidays. The average contract interest rate… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Mortgage applications plummet 14% as higher interest rates and Hurricane Ian crush demand”

“The highest mortgage rates in more than 20 years coincided with one of the deadliest hurricanes on record in the United States, both contributing to a steep drop in mortgage demand. Total mortgage application volume fell 14.2% last week compared… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Mortgage demand from homebuyers falls 29% since last year, as interest rates surge past 6%”

“…“The 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit the 6% mark for the first time since 2008 – rising to 6.01% – which is essentially double what it was a year ago,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s associate vice president of economic and… Continue Reading…

Energy

“Analysis: Ukraine war rekindles Europe’s demand for African oil and gas”

“Europe’s thirst for oil and gas to replace sanctioned Russian supply is reviving interest in African energy projects that were shunned due to costs and climate change concerns, industry executives and African officials said. Energy firms are considering projects worth… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Surging interest rates push mortgage demand down more than 40% from a year ago”

“…Total mortgage application volume fell another 6% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. Volume was down 41% from the same week one year ago. The average contract interest rate for… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“Global Silver Demand Expected To Rise To A Record Amount In 2022”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: Good news for silver bulls. The Silver Institute is expecting fabrication, jewelry, and silverware usage to rise significantly in 2022. The industrial component represents a significant expansion in consumption as EV production gets underway. If EV and other green… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Oil Price Fundamental Daily Forecast – Unexpected Demand from Fuel Switching Put $100 Crude on Radar”

“…The U.S. benchmark crossed the psychological $80 per barrel level on Friday for the first time since November 2014, jumping more than 2% before easing into the close. Brent also rose more than 2% higher early in the session. On… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“US Bank launches bitcoin custody service as institutions race to cater to crypto demand”

“…U.S. Bank, the fifth biggest retail bank in the nation, is expected to announce Tuesday that its cryptocurrency custody service is available to fund managers, CNBC has learned. The offering will help investment managers store private keys for bitcoin, bitcoin cash… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Generac Earnings Jump 71% Amid Strong Demand For Backup Power”

“…Generac Earnings Estimates: FactSet consensus was for Generac earnings per share of $2.31, 65% above the year-ago quarter, with sales up 59% to $867 million. Results: Generac earnings per share leapt 71% to $2.39 a share. Revenue climbed 68% to… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Boeing posts surprise profit as aircraft demand rebounds from pandemic slump”

“…Boeing’s revenue rose 44% to nearly $17 billion from $11.8 billion a year earlier, beating analyst estimates of $16.54 billion. Here’s how the company performed compared with analysts’ estimates complied by Refinitiv: Adjusted EPS: 40 cents vs a per-share loss… Continue Reading…