Today: September 28, 2024
Today: September 28, 2024

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Economy

Mortgage rates slide to lowest since May - Freddie Mac

The interest rate on the most common type of U.S. home loan fell for a ninth straight week this week to close out the year at their lowest level since May, according to data released

Mortgage rates slide to lowest since May - Freddie Mac
Economy

US banks' NIM to remain under pressure despite expected Fed rate cuts - S&P

U.S. banks whose net interest margins (NIM) have been compressed due to higher funding costs are unlikely to see relief before the end of 2024 even if the Federal Reserve cuts rates,

US banks' NIM to remain under pressure despite expected Fed rate cuts - S&P
Economy

Regional US Fed banks adopt records transparency policy

The 12 regional banks of the U.S.

Regional US Fed banks adopt records transparency policy
Economy

Paychex's quarterly revenue growth slows on weak client spending

Payroll services provider Paychex reported its slowest rise in quarterly revenue in over two years on Thursday, hurt by tepid spending by businesses and a slower pace of hiring, sending

Paychex's quarterly revenue growth slows on weak client spending
Economy

India's economic adviser calls for review of sovereign ratings methods

The Indian government's chief economic advisor called in a paper published on Thursday for reforms to the way credit ratings agencies assign sovereign ratings, saying their

India's economic adviser calls for review of sovereign ratings methods
Economy

Slower Nov inflation bolsters case for early Fed pivot

Annual U.S. inflation slowed further below 3% in November and underlying price pressures continued to abate, which could cement financial market expectations for an interest rate

Slower Nov inflation bolsters case for early Fed pivot
Economy

US durable goods orders surge in November on aircraft

Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods surged in November, boosted by aircraft bookings, but business spending on equipment appeared lackluster amid higher borrowing

US durable goods orders surge in November on aircraft
Economy

Marketmind: An epic Santa rally

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Amanda Cooper.

Marketmind: An epic Santa rally
Economy

US new home sales fall to one-year low in November

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes dropped to a one-year low in November, but the unexpected decline is probably temporary amid a chronic shortage of previously owned homes,

US new home sales fall to one-year low in November
Economy

Marketmind: Is that it for Christmas cheer?

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Alun John.

Marketmind: Is that it for Christmas cheer?
Economy

US DOJ, consumer bureau sue Texas developer for predatory lending

Federal prosecutors and the top U.S. agency for consumer financial protection are suing a Texas real estate developer they accused of targeting thousands of Hispanic borrowers in a

US DOJ, consumer bureau sue Texas developer for predatory lending
Economy

Uber to raise minimum wage for drivers in France

Uber Technologies will raise the minimum wage it pays drivers in France as part of a wider agreement between ride-hailing companies and driver representatives in the country, the company

Uber to raise minimum wage for drivers in France
Economy

US existing home sales unexpectedly rise in November

U.S. existing home sales unexpectedly rose in November, but further gains as mortgage rates retreat from 23-year highs could be limited by a chronic shortage of houses on the

US existing home sales unexpectedly rise in November
Economy

Wall St opens lower as rate-cut rally fizzles; FedEx slides

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Wednesday as investors took a breather from a rally that was sparked by the Federal Reserve's likely pivot to a dovish policy, while FedEx

Wall St opens lower as rate-cut rally fizzles; FedEx slides
Economy

Fed hawks, doves, and centrists: Tracking US central bankers' views 

The labels "dove" and "hawk" have long been used by central bank watchers to describe the monetary policy leanings of policymakers, with a dove more focused on risks to the labor market

Fed hawks, doves, and centrists: Tracking US central bankers' views 
Economy

US current account deficit narrows in third quarter on petroleum exports

The U.S. current account deficit was the smallest in more than two years in the third quarter amid rising petroleum exports, government data showed on Wednesday.

US current account deficit narrows in third quarter on petroleum exports
Economy

Marketmind: Global disinflation cheer as records break

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Wall Street is zooming into year-end holidays cracking new records as global disinflation tailwinds lifted bonds and stocks across

Marketmind: Global disinflation cheer as records break
Economy

Japan Nov exports fall 0.2% year/year - MOF

Japan's exports fell 0.2% in November from the same month a year ago, Ministry of Finance (MOF) data showed on Wednesday.

Japan Nov exports fall 0.2% year/year - MOF
Economy

Inflation, not politics or markets, will determine Fed's next move -Goolsbee

Further progress on beating back inflation will be the decisive factor in any Federal Reserve decision next year to reduce interest rates, Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan

Inflation, not politics or markets, will determine Fed's next move -Goolsbee
Economy

Marketmind: New records in sight as BOJ clears decks

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The Bank of Japan deferred any further tightening of its ultra-loose money policy until next year, becoming the last of the G4

Marketmind: New records in sight as BOJ clears decks
Economy

Investors dumped cash and bought stocks in December - BofA

Investors turned more bullish in December, buying stocks and reducing cash holdings on expectations the U.S.

Investors dumped cash and bought stocks in December - BofA
Economy

Fed's Daly: rate cuts may be needed next year to prevent overtightening -WSJ

San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly said Monday that cuts to the U.S. central bank's benchmark rate are likely be appropriate next year because of an improvement in

Fed's Daly: rate cuts may be needed next year to prevent overtightening -WSJ
Economy

Goodbye, maybe, to the 'great inflation scare': World Bank blog

The sharp rise in inflation that forced global central banks to drive up interest rates at the fastest pace in decades looks poised to continue to subside in coming months, though risks

Goodbye, maybe, to the 'great inflation scare': World Bank blog
Economy

NY Fed finds new workers offered record average wages in November

The average wage employers were willing to offer to workers surged to record levels in November, a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Monday.

NY Fed finds new workers offered record average wages in November
Economy

BofA sees four rate cuts from Fed next year

BofA Global Research said on Monday that it expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to deliver four 25-basis point (bps) rate cuts next year, starting in March.

BofA sees four rate cuts from Fed next year

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