Weekly mortgage demand tanks 11% as interest rates surge higher

Pending home sales took an unexpected leap higher last month, but rates have climbed back up

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage was coming down all through August and touched its most recent low of 6.11% on Sept. 11.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Google signs deal with nuclear company as data center power demand surges

Google is the latest tech company to turn to nuclear energy as power demand from data centers surges.

Business - CNBC - October 15

TSMC beats forecasts with 54% surge in profits on soaring AI demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co said its sales were boosted by strong demand from smartphone makers and artificial intelligence firms

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Nuclear energy stocks hit record highs on surging demand from AI

Amazon and Google deals to deploy small modular reactors are latest step in sector’s revitalisation

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Miners are razing forests to meet surging demand for metals and minerals, report says

A report by the World Resources Institute shows that rapidly expanding mining operations are causing widespread destruction of tropical primary rainforests and protected areas, raising carbon ...

World - ABC News - October 23

Amazon Shares Rise on Robust Demand, Surge in AI Infrastructure Spending

The tech company’s capital expenditures reached a quarterly record amid a big build-out of artificial-intelligence infrastructure.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 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.

Euro falls to 2-month low as investors price in interest rate cuts

Single currency has dropped more than 2% against dollar so far this month

World - Financial Times - October 15

Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts

September's figure comes two weeks ahead of the Budget and will be used to decide how much benefits will rise in April.

Benefits, interest rates and pensions - how September's inflation figure affects you

The cost of living is always important but this month's has a particular extra impact for millions of people.

ECB Cuts Interest Rates Again as Eurozone Inflation Slows

Policymakers who set interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro have lowered rates in back-to-back meetings for the first time since 2011.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

European Central Bank, seeing no signs of recession, cuts interest rates again

The European Central Bank, which sets interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro currency, is not expecting the bloc to fall into recession as it cut borrowing costs once again after ...

World - ABC News - October 17

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you

World - Financial Times - October 17

When will home equity loan interest rates fall again?

Home equity loan interest rates are on the decline. But when, precisely, will they fall again? Here's what to know.

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

Yen resumes decline on doubts over Japan interest rate rises

Currency sinks below ¥150 against US dollar for first time since August surge

World - Financial Times - October 19

China cuts interest rates in battle to hit year-end growth target

Beijing steps up efforts to reboot economy amid mounting pressure to achieve goal of about 5% growth

World - Financial Times - October 21

What causes home equity loan interest rates to drop? And will they keep falling?

Home equity rates have dropped since the Fed's last meeting. Here's what they could do in the future, experts say.

How far will credit card interest rates fall in November?

There may be another Fed rate cut on the horizon in November. Here's how it could impact credit card rates.

Russia Raises Interest Rate to 21 Percent, Its Highest in Decades

Military spending and recruitment are causing the country’s economy to overheat, leaving regulators in a struggle to rein in rising prices.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

3 ways HELOC interest rates could drop this November

HELOC interest rates are on the decline. Here's how they could fall even further in November.

Morgan Stanley CEO says the era of zero interest rates and inflation 'is over'

Several of Wall Street's chief executives don't see more than one more interest rate cut by the Fed this year, citing expectations of continued inflation.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Morgan Stanley CEO says the era of zero interest rates and inflation 'is over'

RIYADH — The days of easy money and zero interest rates are firmly in the past, Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick said Tuesday, speaking at a panel of finance CEOs in Riyadh.

What's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for November 2024?

Home equity loan interest rates could fall, but they might not be worth waiting for. Here's everything to know.

A key inflation measure drops to 2.1%. Here's the interest rate impact.

The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.

New U.S. economy data before next Fed interest rate decision

The Federal Reserve will soon announce its next interest rate move as new data trickles in about the U.S. economy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

BoE expected to cut interest rates despite looser fiscal policy

UK central bank focused on longer-term picture of slowing inflation even as Budget predicted to increase near-term demand

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

How far will home equity loan interest rates drop in November?

Home equity loans could decline in November, but that isn't the only feasible possibility, experts say.

Would the Fed ever rely on AI to decide interest rate moves? The risks are high.

Challenges of artificial intelligence directing U.S. central-bank decisions are substantial.

Business - MarketWatch - 53 minutes ago

Gold vs. silver investing: Which is better when interest rates are cut?

Both can be smart investments right now, experts say, but one option could make more sense for your portfolio.

New-home sales jump to highest level since May 2023, as lower mortgage rates drew buyers in

New-home sales surged in September, as home buyers seized on lower mortgage rates.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Latest in Weekly mortgage demand tanks 11% as interest rates surge higher

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Google signs deal with nuclear company as data center power demand surges

TSMC beats forecasts with 54% surge in profits on soaring AI demand

Nuclear energy stocks hit record highs on surging demand from AI

Miners are razing forests to meet surging demand for metals and minerals, report says

Amazon Shares Rise on Robust Demand, Surge in AI Infrastructure Spending

Interest rate cut hopes raised as wage growth slows

Euro falls to 2-month low as investors price in interest rate cuts

Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts

Benefits, interest rates and pensions - how September's inflation figure affects you

ECB Cuts Interest Rates Again as Eurozone Inflation Slows

European Central Bank, seeing no signs of recession, cuts interest rates again

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

When will home equity loan interest rates fall again?

ECB cuts interest rates to support flagging eurozone economy

Yen resumes decline on doubts over Japan interest rate rises

China cuts interest rates in battle to hit year-end growth target

What causes home equity loan interest rates to drop? And will they keep falling?

How far will credit card interest rates fall in November?

Russia Raises Interest Rate to 21 Percent, Its Highest in Decades

3 ways HELOC interest rates could drop this November

Morgan Stanley CEO says the era of zero interest rates and inflation 'is over'

Morgan Stanley CEO says the era of zero interest rates and inflation 'is over'

What's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for November 2024?

A key inflation measure drops to 2.1%. Here's the interest rate impact.

New U.S. economy data before next Fed interest rate decision

BoE expected to cut interest rates despite looser fiscal policy

How far will home equity loan interest rates drop in November?

Would the Fed ever rely on AI to decide interest rate moves? The risks are high.

Gold vs. silver investing: Which is better when interest rates are cut?

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