U.S. crude oil rises more than 1% after Fed cuts rates, Israel Hezbollah tensions escalate

U.S. crude oil prices fall more than 2% after OPEC cuts demand forecast again

Soft demand in China has weighed on the market for months.

Business - CNBC - October 14

U.S. crude oil rebounds nearly 2% after selling off last week

Traders increasingly believe Israel-Iran tensions will not lead to an oil supply disruption in the Middle East.

Business - CNBC - October 21

U.S. crude prices fall more than 4% as Israel is not expected to strike Iran's oil industry

The International Energy Agency said Tuesday that its members are prepared to take action if there is a supply disruption in the Middle East.

Business - CNBC - October 15

U.S. crude oil prices rise more than 2%, extend gains to above $72 per barrel

Traders increasingly view a supply disruption in the Middle East due to Israel-Iran tensions as unlikely.

Business - CNBC - October 22

U.S. crude prices fall more than 4% as Israel is not expected to strike Iran’s oil industry

U.S. crude futures fell more than 4% on Tuesday, after Israel reportedly told the U.S. that it is not planning to strike Iran’s oil facilities, relieving fears that a major supply disruption in the ...

If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Fed’s Waller calls for rate cut caution after ‘disappointing’ data

Influential governor says US economy in ‘sweet spot’ but hotter than expected inflation not welcome

World - Financial Times - October 15

Oil prices end lower with weekly U.S. crude supplies up by over 5 million barrels

Oil futures settled lower Wednesday as official U.S. data showed an unexpected weekly climb in domestic crude inventories, prompting prices to post their first loss in three sessions.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

U.S. crude oil edges lower after worst day in two years

Goldman expects Brent prices to recover to $77 per barrel in the fourth quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 29

U.S. oil posts worst day in two years after Israel spares Iran crude facilities

Oil prices lost ground on Monday after Iranian energy facilities were spared during an Israeli attack over the weekend.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Will home prices rise with more Fed rate cuts? Here's what experts think.

With the Fed cutting rates again, home prices are unlikely to remain the same. Here's what some experts are predicting.

The stock market is expecting more interest-rate cuts than the Fed can give

The U.S. central bank doesn’t have much room to combat the next U.S. economic crisis.

Business - MarketWatch - 10 hours ago

Waller skeptical of more big Fed rate cuts amid worries a strong economy could reignite inflation

A key voter on the Federal Reserve said the surprising strength of the economy suggests the central bank should “proceed with more caution” in cutting U.S. interest rates to make sure inflation ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Tensions escalate after Iran says it will respond to Israel’s airstrikes

The Middle East is on edge as Iran weighs its response to Israel's unprecedented airstrikes over the weekend. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting as tensions ...

Fed cuts interest rates days after election

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

Interest rate cut expected from Fed, U.S. markets surge after Trump election win

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to announce an interest rate cut of 0.25 percentage points Thursday afternoon. That news comes as U.S. markets soar following the election of Donald ...

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.

Oil prices end higher on surprise fall in U.S. crude supply, rise in gasoline demand

Oil futures finished higher Wednesday, with official U.S. data showing a surprise decline in crude supplies in the latest week and strength in gasoline demand, prompting prices to post their first ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Will gold's price fall after this week's Fed rate cut?

The Fed rate cut could have a big impact on gold prices this week, but that impact may not be what you'd expect.

Israel says 4 soldiers killed by Hezbollah drone attack while Israeli strike in Gaza leaves 20 dead

Israel’s military says four soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah drone attack on an army base Sunday evening

World - ABC News - October 14

More than 60 hurt in Hezbollah drone attack in Israel

More than 60 people have been injured according to Israeli rescue services, due to a Hezbollah drone attack in northern Israel. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports on how the U.S. is stepping in to aid ...

Oil prices drop over 4% after report Israel won’t target Iran’s oil facilities

Oil futures dropped by more than 4% on Tuesday, with U.S. and global benchmark prices settling at their lowest in about two weeks after a report that Israel will not attack key oil facilities in Iran.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Monday Briefing: Israel Escalates War Against Hezbollah

Plus, the French town shaken by a rape trial.

World - The New York Times - October 20

What will happen to home equity loan rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

Another Fed rate cut is expected this week. Here's what that could mean for home equity loan rates.

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