Today: September 30, 2024
Today: September 30, 2024

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Economy

US existing home sales drop to 13-year low in September

U.S. existing home sales dropped to a 13-year low in September as surging mortgage rates and tight supply combined to reduce affordability for many first-time buyers.

US existing home sales drop to 13-year low in September
Economy

Marketmind: To 5% and beyond, bond yields soar

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan A buoyant U.S. economy, hawkish Federal Reserve and dysfunctional Congress are sending Treasury bond yields soaring through 5% and

Marketmind: To 5% and beyond, bond yields soar
Economy

Barclays now expects U.S. Fed rate hike in December

Barclays forecasts the U.S. Federal Reserve delivering a 25-basis-point hike in December, compared to a prior rate hike expectation in November.

Barclays now expects U.S. Fed rate hike in December
Economy

U.S. income inequality rose in 3 years through 2022, Fed data shows

American families on average saw large gains in income and wealth from 2019 to 2022, a period marked by the severe disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic and massive government spending in

U.S. income inequality rose in 3 years through 2022, Fed data shows
Economy

Fed on pause as policymakers parse mixed data

Federal Reserve policymakers are signaling a pause in hiking interest rages for another couple months as they wait for a resolution of mixed signals: strong economic data, signs of

Fed on pause as policymakers parse mixed data
Economy

Marketmind: US growth topping China as megacaps report

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The two biggest economies in the world are both beating forecasts but U.S. economic growth looks to have leapfrogged China's

Marketmind: US growth topping China as megacaps report
Economy

Marketmind: China data beat overshadowed by Mideast foreboding

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

Marketmind: China data beat overshadowed by Mideast foreboding
Economy

Fed's Kashkari: inflation still too high

Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari on Tuesday said it has taken much longer than expected for inflation to come down, and it is "still too high."

Fed's Kashkari: inflation still too high
Economy

Fed's Barkin: can't rely on tightening from long-term rates

Richmond Federal Reserve Bank chief Thomas Barkin on Tuesday said that higher long-term borrowing costs are putting downward pressure on demand but it's unclear how that will affect the

Fed's Barkin: can't rely on tightening from long-term rates
Economy

US Federal Reserve to meet Oct. 24 to discuss final fair lending rule

The Federal Reserve will meet Oct. 24 to discuss final rules updating requirements for fair lending by banks under a long-standing law, the central bank announced Tuesday.

US Federal Reserve to meet Oct. 24 to discuss final fair lending rule
Economy

US business inventories increase in August

U.S. business inventories increased a bit more than expected in August even as sales surged, suggesting inventory investment could provide a lift to economic growth in the third

US business inventories increase in August
Economy

US retail sales beat expectations in September; core retail sales rise solidly

U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in September as households boosted purchases of motor vehicles and spent more at restaurants and bars, suggesting the economy

US retail sales beat expectations in September; core retail sales rise solidly
Economy

Marketmind: Banks, Biden visit buoy markets

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Another eye-catching bounceback in U.S. stocks on Monday was just about sustained overnight ahead of another slew of big bank

Marketmind: Banks, Biden visit buoy markets
Economy

Fed's Harker says Fed should not be considering more rate increases

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker said on Monday the central bank should not create new pressures in the economy by increasing the cost of borrowing.

Fed's Harker says Fed should not be considering more rate increases
Economy

Fed's Goolsbee says fall in US inflation is not just a blip- FT

Chicago Fed president Austan Goolsbee said it is "undeniable" that the slowdown in U.S. inflation is a trend rather than a momentary blip, despite a recent string of economic data showing

Fed's Goolsbee says fall in US inflation is not just a blip- FT
Economy

Marketmind: MidEast tension keeps markets on edge

Although price moves remain contained in the absence of a dramatic weekend escalation, world markets are still on edge as Middle East tension builds without obvious resolution.

Marketmind: MidEast tension keeps markets on edge
Economy

Yellen: Too early to speculate on economic consequences from Israel conflict

U.S.

Yellen: Too early to speculate on economic consequences from Israel conflict
Economy

Take Five: War and peace of mind

Geopolitics are at the forefront of everyone's minds after war broke out between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, and the mood in markets is jittery at best.

Take Five: War and peace of mind
Economy

IMF: Sri Lanka can discuss proposals from private creditors including GDP-linked bonds

Sri Lanka's authorities can negotiate any proposals private creditors make, such as issuing GDP-linked bonds, a senior International Monetary Fund official said on

IMF: Sri Lanka can discuss proposals from private creditors including GDP-linked bonds
Economy

IMF says Latam, Caribbean region needs to spend with discipline, grow revenues

The International Monetary Fund said fiscal policy in Latin America and the Caribbean has been "prudent" but governments need to increase revenues as there are not many

IMF says Latam, Caribbean region needs to spend with discipline, grow revenues
Economy

Major US banks show profit boost, but cautious on outlook, consumer health

Major U.S. banks on Friday reported rising profits from higher interest rates on loans, but warned the economy was slowing as customers depleted their savings.

Major US banks show profit boost, but cautious on outlook, consumer health
Economy

Yellen says U.S.-backed IMF funding increase as "pretty likely"

U.S.

Yellen says U.S.-backed IMF funding increase as "pretty likely"
Economy

Yellen says believes US housing inflation will still fall over time

U.S.

Yellen says believes US housing inflation will still fall over time
Economy

How U.S. bank balance sheets have changed as Fed raises rates

The Federal Reserve's aggressive monetary policy tightening is prompting U.S. banks to slow the flow of credit and beef up cash levels after the panic in March when Silicon Valley Bank

How U.S. bank balance sheets have changed as Fed raises rates
Economy

Marketmind: A spooky Friday 13 for bonds?

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Dhara Ranasinghe. Investors in U.S.

Marketmind: A spooky Friday 13 for bonds?

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