Interest Rates Quarter

Muted wholesale inflation rate likely gives final go-ahead for Fed to cut interest rates

A key measure of U.S. wholesale inflation posted a small increase in November and probably added the final nail in the coffin in favor of a widely expected reduction in interest rates next week.

MarketWatch - 6d

Swiss National Bank takes leap with 50-basis-point interest rate cut amid franc strength

The Swiss National Bank on Thursday cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points, exceeding expectations of a smaller trim.

CNBC - 6d

Are negative interest rates about to make a comeback? One banker says it’s possible

The age of negative interest rates might not be over.

MarketWatch - 6d

This nugget of good news in hottish CPI inflation report may cement Fed interest-rate cut

Inflation has risen since the summer and raised anxiety at the Federal Reserve, but a welcome slowdown in housing costs could be just what the doctor ordered.

MarketWatch - Dec. 11

Mortgage refinance demand surges 27%, as interest rates drop for the third straight week

Mortgage rates fell again last week, and while the drop wasn’t huge, it was enough to spur current homeowners to look for some savings.

NBC News - Dec. 11

Mortgage refinance demand surges 27%, as interest rates drop for the third straight week

Mortgage rates fell again last week, and while the drop wasn't huge, it was enough to spur current homeowners to look for some savings.

CNBC - Dec. 11

Will HELOC interest rates continue dropping this December?

HELOC interest rates have been on a decline for much of 2024 but will they continue to drop this month?

CBS News - Dec. 10

GameStop’s stock jumps on surprise third-quarter profit

Shares of GameStop Corp. were up 8.2% in extended trading after the videogame retailer reported a surprise third-quarter profit, despite falling sales.

MarketWatch - Dec. 10

Why some credit card APRs are rising even after the Fed slashed interest rates

Most credit cards have a variable rate with a direct connection to the Federal Reserve’s benchmark.

NBC News - Dec. 10

The Fed slashed interest rates, but some credit card APRs aren't going down. Here's why

Although the Federal Reserve started slashing interest rates in September, the average retail card rate has only gone up.

CNBC - Dec. 9

Three-Quarters of Earth’s Land Got Drier in Recent Decades, U.N. Says

Human-caused global warming helped increase dry conditions on every continent, scientists said in a new report, as talks on halting desertification were underway in Saudi Arabia.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Saints QB Derek Carr injures left hand on dive in 4th quarter of win over Giants

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr injured his left hand late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 14-11 victory over the New York Giants when he went airborne while trying for a first down and ...

ABC News - Dec. 8

How fast will the ECB lower interest rates?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - Dec. 8

The Fed is on course to cut interest rates in December, but what happens next is anyone's guess

Friday's jobs report virtually cements that the Federal Reserve will approve an interest rate cut when it meets later this month.

CNBC - Dec. 7

Why Powell and the Fed should pause interest-rate cuts in December

Some say November’s jobs data support holding monetary policy steady.

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

Elon Musk spent a quarter-billion dollars electing Trump, including financing mysterious 'RBG PAC'

Elon Musk poured more than $20 million into a mysterious super PAC at the end of 2024, part of more than $250 million he spent overall to boost Donald Trump.

NBC News - Dec. 6

Investors up bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cut after US jobs data – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as American private sector adds 227,000 jobs in November. The sale of the Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, to ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Jobs report shows hiring surge as Fed weighs interest rate cut

The fresh data marks the first jobs report since the election of Trump.

ABC News - Dec. 6

India's central bank revises down economic growth forecast for 2025, keeps interest rate steady

The Reserve Bank of India has held interest rate steady since February last year, while a sharper-than-anticipated slowdown in India's growth has made RBI's task tougher.

CNBC - Dec. 6

HELOC interest rates fall to new 2024 low: Why you shouldn't wait to apply

With HELOC rates dropping to a 2024 low, it may not make sense for borrowers to wait longer to apply. Here's why.

CBS News - Dec. 5

NBA quarter-season grades for every West team: Thunder lead the 'A' tier, Lakers, Wolves have room to improve

The first quarter of the NBA regular season is in the books, so let's hand out some grades

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

4 mortgage interest rate scenarios that could occur in 2025

Many experts predict a gradual decline in mortgage rates next year, but other scenarios could play out.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Chipmaker Marvell's strong quarter is good news for these 3 portfolio stocks

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

CNBC - Dec. 4

NBA quarter-season grades for every East team: Celtics and Cavaliers earn best marks, one squad gets an 'F'

With the NBA regular season 25% complete, it's time to hand out some grades

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumped 6%, as interest rates fell to lowest level in over a month

Potential homebuyers are responding to lower mortgage rates and a higher supply of homes for sale.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Knicks, Bucks among field in NBA Cup quarters

With the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup all set, there will be a new champion as well as an almost entirely different field than last year's inaugural version. In again this year are the New York ...

ESPN - Dec. 4

Interest rates forecast to be higher for longer due to Budget

Measures in the Budget will boost growth in the short-term, but interest rates will fall more slowly, it says.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumped 6%, as interest rates fell to the lowest level in over a month

Potential homebuyers are responding to lower mortgage rates and a higher supply of homes for sale.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Music sector workers to lose nearly a quarter of income to AI in next four years, global study finds

AI boom will enrich giant tech companies but creators’ rights and income will be drastically reduced unless policymakers intervene, report warns. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Australia's third-quarter GDP grows at a slower-than-expected 0.3% amid higher rates and sticky inflation

Australia's economy grew at slower than expected in the third quarter, as elevated borrowing costs and sticky inflation continued to weigh down on the slowing economy.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Wyshynski Awards for the season's first quarter

From best team to weirdest goal to most important document to the best bounce-back player and more!

ESPN - Dec. 3

Salesforce shares rise after earnings beat on revenue, fourth-quarter guidance

Salesforce reported its fiscal third-quarter earnings on Tuesday and posted strong fourth-quarter guidance.

CNBC - Dec. 3

US closes investigation into E. coli outbreak linked to onions in McDonald's Quarter Pounders

The federal government has closed its investigation into an E

ABC News - Dec. 3

Marvell forecasts fourth-quarter revenue above estimates on strong AI-backed demand

Marvell's shares have risen nearly 60% this year as Wall Street pours billions of dollars into AI-linked stocks, placing huge bets on the future of genAI technology. Demand for advanced chips that ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

What drives home equity loan interest rates?

Wonder what impacts home equity borrowing rates? Here are the factors borrowers should be aware of.

CBS News - Dec. 3

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

Will December be a good time to borrow from your home equity? Here's where rates could head this month.

CBS News - Dec. 3

What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for December 2024?

If you're planning to buy or refinance a home this month, here's what mortgage rates could look like.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting — for now

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday that as of today, he supports an interest-rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in a little over two weeks.

MarketWatch - Dec. 2

A Second-Rate Crime Gets a Second-Rate Pardon

At least Joe didn’t make Hunter ambassador to a major international ally.

The New York Times - Dec. 2

Will credit card interest rates fall this December?

Credit card rates are sitting at a record high right now, but will they drop lower this month? Here's what to know.

CBS News - Dec. 2

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