Mortgage rates plunge to 2 year low: Should you lock a rate now

4 smart home equity moves to make now that the Fed cut rates again

The Federal Reserve has issued another rate cut. Here are four smart moves home equity borrowers should make now.

Bull market turns 2. Why fewer Fed rate cuts won’t rattle stock investors.

Even though concerns around a potential reheating of inflation have added to the uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path, it may not stop stocks from going higher, analysts said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 13

Junk-rated companies face record refinancing needs above $2 trillion through 2029, Moody’s says

Barring an economic slowdown, market conditions are still favorable, with interest rates expected to continue to come down and investors expected to be receptive to credit markets

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

ECB cuts interest rates to support flagging eurozone economy

Fall in inflation enables central bank to bring in quarter point cut to 3.25% after business and consumer slowdown. Business live – latest updates The European Central Bank has intervened to ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Euro zone inflation rises to higher-than-expected 2%, weakening case for jumbo rate cut

The fresh inflation print is seen as crucial in judging whether the European Central Bank could consider a half-percentage-point interest rate cut.

Business - CNBC - October 31

L.J. Cryer scores 16, No. 4 Houston beats Jackson State 97-40 to extend home win streak

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Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Biden says Trump should be locked up 'politically'

During a New Hampshire campaign office visit, President Joe Biden made a comment about former President Donald Trump, saying to "politically lock him up."

Politics - NBC News - October 23

The Fed is expected to cut interest rates again Thursday. Here's everything you need to know

Markets are pricing in a near-certainty that the FOMC will lower its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point after election. Here's what that means for you

The second interest rate cut in a row will affect consumer borrowing costs. Here's what it means for your credit card, mortgage rate, car loan and savings.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

How Trump’s win and the latest interest-rate cut will affect you as a consumer, homeowner and investor

Also: Expensive stocks, a Medicare warning and another milestone for Nvidia.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Where interest rates are heading

The neutral ‘R-star’ level will be higher but the more notable change will be a steepening of the bond yield curve

World - Financial Times - October 14

ECB lowers rates to 3.25% as inflation slows

Christine Lagarde says Eurozone’s central bankers are close to ‘breaking the neck’ of soaring price pressures

Business - Financial Times - October 17

European Central Bank set for third interest rate cut of the year in meeting this week

Markets are eyeing two more rate cuts from the euro area's central bank this year amid a weak growth outlook and lower inflation.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Fed’s Daly open to skipping rate cut at one of two remaining meetings this year

San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly on Tuesday said she is open to skipping an interest-rate cut at one of the Federal Reserve’s two remaining policy meetings this year.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

What’s ‘surprising’ about interest rates in the stock market’s two-year bull run

The bull market for stocks has been running for two years. Here’s what’s unusual about it, according to DataTrek Research.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

UK inflation falls to lowest level in over 3 years, cementing expectations for another rate cut

Inflation in the U.K. has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years, a drop that has cemented market expectations that the Bank of England will lower interest rates at its next policy ...

World - ABC News - October 16

Volkswagen fined £5.4m for mistreating customers; UK interest rates ‘to fall to 2.75%’ next year – business live

Volkswagen Finance has agreed to pay over £21.5m in redress to around 110,000 customers who may have suffered harm because of its failings.. Volkswagen Financial Services has apologised for the ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

10-year Treasury yield rises to fresh three-month high as U.S. rates continue their ascent

The yield on the 10-year Treasury continued its ascent on Monday after hitting a three-month high last week.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Larry Fink says the Fed won't cut interest rates as much as markets expect this year

"I do believe we have greater embedded inflation in the world than we've ever seen," Fink said.

Business - CNBC - October 29

World Series drew larger audience in Japan than NBA Finals did in U.S. this year

So it turns out Japan really wanted to watch Shohei Ohtani in the World Series.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

South Korea inflation weakest in almost 4 years, sets stage for more rate cuts

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

10-year Treasury yield ends below 4-month high after Fed cuts rates again

Yields on long-dated U.S. government debt dropped from their highest levels since early July on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected quarter-point interest-rate cut.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Gold's price soars past a record $2,700: Why you should invest right now

The price of gold has surpassed yet another price record. Here's why you shouldn't wait any longer to get invested.

3 Kinds of Parent Guilt That Science Says You Should Let Go of Right Now

Many of the things parents feel guilty about actually don’t matter at all, according to a slew of psychologists and other experts.

Business - Inc. - October 23

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.

Considering a home equity loan now? Why you should open one before the end of 2024

There's a major advantage to opening a home equity loan before December 31 that borrowers should know.

How to know if mortgage refinancing makes sense now

As mortgage rates decline, some homeowners may want to consider refinancing now. Here's what to know now.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Starts Every Day With 2 Phone Calls. So Should You

A big, diverse network is one of the best predictors of career success. Satya Nadella shows a simple way to build yours.

Business - Inc. - October 28

ECB’s Lagarde: ‘We’re breaking the neck of inflation’ after cutting interest rates – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Newsflash: Inflation across the eurozone fell by more than initially thought last month, which may cement the chances of interest rate ...