Investors Putting Rate

Bitcoin Closes in on the $100,000 Milestone. Investors Can Thank Trump

Investor excitement booms for the pro-crypto president and bitcoin-friendly lawmakers in Congress.

Business - Inc. - 9 hours ago

Honeywell’s stock leaps toward a record after activist investor pushes for a breakup

Shares of Honeywell International Inc. rallied into record territory Tuesday after activist investor Elliott Investment Management L.P. disclosed a large stake and said it was pushing for a breakup ...

Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago

Nvidia may break its beat-and-raise streak, but there’s good news for investors

Nvidia’s outlook for the January quarter may not wow Wall Street when the company posts earnings next week. But Mizuho analysts see bright prospects for later next year.

Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago

Elliott pushes to break up Honeywell after taking $5bn stake

US activist investor wants to split the conglomerate’s aerospace and automation businesses

Business - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Activist investor ValueAct has $1 billion stake in Meta, sources say

Activist investor ValueAct has a $1 billion stake in Facebook parent Meta, according to people familiar with the matter.

Business - CNBC - 5 hours ago

FirstFT: Trump’s cabinet picks signal hawkish stance on China

Also in today’s newsletter, a deadly car-ramming attack in China, and Nissan shares jump

World - Financial Times - 1 hour ago

Trump names investor Steve Witkoff as special envoy to Middle East

World - Financial Times - 26 minutes 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.

Money Market Rates Are Lower, Yes. But Compared to What?

Even with further Fed rate cuts likely, money market funds are a good alternative for stashing cash, and investors are still flocking to them, our columnist says.

Business - The New York Times - October 18

Here's how interest rates impact gold prices

When interest rates drop, gold prices often rise — but there are also other factors at play.

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

Jordan North boosts Capital radio breakfast ratings

The Burnley-born presenter left Radio 1 earlier this year and replaced Roman Kemp at Capital in April.

Why mortgage rates are back up to nearly 7%

The average 30-year mortgage rate has surged over the course of October, returning to highs last seen in the summer.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

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

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

After falling in September, mortgage interest rates rose again in October. Here's what could happen this November.

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

GDP Report Shows US Economy Grew at 2.8% Rate

In a key economic report released just days before the presidential election, gross economic product rose at a 2.8 percent rate in the third quarter.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

US GDP rose at a 2.8% rate in third quarter on strong consumer spending

Final reading before presidential election was shy of expectations, but shows biggest economy is in robust health

Business - Financial Times - October 30

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