Gold hits record highs as investors bet on rate cuts

Should gold investors add more to their portfolio as the price rises?

Experts say that despite today's high gold prices, there are plenty of reasons to buy in.

Bank of Canada resorts to jumbo rate cut as growth falters

Slowdown prompts shift to 50bp reduction, with rate-setters saying borrowing costs are likely to fall further

World - Financial Times - October 23

Wall Street hits record high after Trump election win, as US dollar, bitcoin and Tesla shares surge – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as investors pile into Trump trades after US election result. Donald Trump elected US president in stunning political ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory

Markets move after poll shows unexpected groundswell of support for Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s election

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Gold prices smash another record: What gold assets should you buy now?

As the price of gold surges, it's important to make educated decisions on which types of gold to invest in.

Silver’s scarcity factor is helping it catch up to gold’s record run

While gold prices have repeatedly set fresh record highs this year, silver has been rallying as well — with one analyst predicting that prices for the precious and industrial metal will reach $40 ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Gold prices break a new record, but may be near a peak

Gold topped $2,800 an ounce for the first time ever on Wednesday, but one analyst warned that the upward movement for prices may be “limited” going forward as strength in Treasury bond yields is a ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Why the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Isn’t Lowering Your Loan Rates

Fed rate cuts and lending rates do not always experience like-to-like movement. Here’s a quick look at rates, and what to expect moving forward.

Business - Inc. - October 30

What will happen to mortgage rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

The Federal Reserve is set to issue another rate cut this week. Here's what could then happen to mortgage rates.

What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates

Another Fed rate cut is now official. Here's what that could mean for mortgage interest rates.

What the Fed rate cut means for HELOC interest rates

The Federal Reserve issued another cut to the federal funds rate this week. Here's what it could mean for HELOC rates.

Trump and Harris make final push to break US election deadlock

Presidential candidates descend on Pennsylvania as polls in most crucial swing state show a dead heat

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

How violence became a theme of America’s election

Voters are on edge after a campaign season characterised by ‘unprecedented’ levels of extreme rhetoric

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Interest rate cut hopes raised as wage growth slows

Expectations of a rate cut next month increase as pay growth slows to its lowest rate for more than two years.

Fed Leaders Favor Rate Cuts, But Differ on Pace

Four policymakers agree the central bank should make further rate cuts, though some support a slower, smaller set of reductions.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Trump’s victory means fewer Fed rate cuts

“Trump is a president who likes to spend, he was a real-estate developer who loves to borrow. I don’t think he’s shaken either of those ideals,” notes one analyst.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come

Interest rates were cut to 4.75% but the Bank expects inflation to creep higher after last week's Budget.

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%

Central bank signals further reduction is unlikely before next year as it raises post-Budget inflation forecast

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point

The Federal Reserve approved its second consecutive interest rate cut Thursday.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Fed cuts interest rates days after election

The Fed cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.

Fed cuts interest rates as Powell says he will not resign as chair

US central bank lowers target range by a quarter point to 4.5%-4.75%

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear

The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Will the price of gold hit $3,000 in 2024? Here's what experts think.

The price of gold has surged so far in 2024. But will it hit the $3,000 mark this year? Here's what some experts think.

EU races to prepare for a Trump win

Bloc seeks to bolster aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and trade policy in case Republican is re-elected

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Birth rate drops to record low in England and Wales

Declining fertility risks adding pressure on the UK’s public finances and hampering economic growth, warn analysts

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to lowest on record

Just over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year - the lowest number in four decades

Here are the stakes for stocks, bonds, gold and other markets as investors await too-close-to-call election

Investors are bracing for a range of scenarios after voters finish going to the polls on Tuesday.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

South Carolina women clear-cut betting favorites

South Carolina was viewed as a second-tier contender, not one of the clear favorites, entering last season. Oddsmakers aren't doubting the Gamecocks this season, though.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago