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Economy, Energy

“U.S. oil rises nearly 2% to top $83 a barrel as slowing manufacturing raises interest rate cut hopes”

“U.S. crude oil moved nearly 2% higher Tuesday to top $83 a barrel on optimism that weak manufacturing data could accelerate interest rate cuts. U.S. manufacturing activity hit a four month low of 49.9 in April, according to the S&P Global… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Key Fed inflation measure rose 2.8% in March from a year ago, more than expected”

“…“Inflation reports released this morning were not as a hot as feared, but investors should not get overly anchored to the idea that inflation has been completely cured and the Fed will be cutting interest rates in the near-term,” said… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Bitcoin tumbles $5,000 in 24 hours as interest rates jump”

“Bitcoin fell for a second day to start the new month and quarter amid rising Treasury yields and strength in the U.S. dollar. The flagship cryptocurrency fell more than 4.76% on Tuesday to $66,134.00, bringing its two-day loss to 7%, according… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Turkey’s central bank raises interest rate to 50% despite previous hints of end to hike cycle”

“Turkey’s central bank on Thursday raised its key interest rate, the one-week repurchase rate, from 45% to 50%, citing the continuing need to counter climbing inflation in the country… Turkish annual consumer price inflation soared to 67% in February, fueling concerns that… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Fed rate cuts may wait as inflation ticked up in December”

“…U.S. central bankers want more confirmation that inflation is on a firm path toward their 2% goal before they reduce the policy rate, now in the 5.25%-5.5% range…” https://finance.yahoo.com/news/traders-pare-bets-fed-cut-134748735.html What happened? I thought the FED was going to cut interest… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“US Inflation Picks Up, Signaling Bumpy Path for Fed”

“…The figures show the Federal Reserve is facing a bumpy path to tame inflation, which risks staying elevated in coming months should prices of goods, such as clothing and cars, continue to climb. Fed policymakers and Wall Street economists have… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Mortgage demand jumps nearly 10% to start the year, even as interest rates tick up again”

“…The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) increased to 6.81% from 6.76%, with points remaining unchanged at 0.61 (including the origination fee) for loans with a 20% down payment. That rate… Continue Reading…

Banking, Stocks

“Bank Stocks Are Soaring After the Latest Interest Rate News…”

“Last week, the Federal Reserve indicated that it will keep pushing the pause button on interest rate hikes, and that it expects to cut interest rates next year. That’s been cause for celebration on Wall Street, where high interest rates… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“European, US stock markets climb as bets build on rate cuts”

“Wall Street and Europe’s main stock markets mostly climbed Wednesday as traders ramped up bets on the US Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in the new year after a top official sounded an optimistic note on the battle against inflation…”… Continue Reading…

Business

“British fintech Wise reports 280% jump in profit as higher interest rates boost income”

“…Wise reported revenue of £498.2 million, up 25% year-on-year, in the half-year ended on Sept. 30, 2023. Including interest income, the company’s total income stood at £656 million for the period, up 58% year-on-year. Before tax, company profit came in… Continue Reading…