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Bond-market investors look to Fed minutes for a crucial rate clue
Investors should brace for more volatility until the Fed provides more clarity on what the “neutral” policy rate might look like: DSWBusiness - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
Fed eyes ‘gradual’ approach to cutting U.S. interest rates, minutes show
“Many” senior Federal Reserve officials said a more gradual approach to reducing interest rates was warranted in light of ongoing uncertainty about the U.S. economy and the appropriate level of ...Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
Fed Minutes Show Options Are Open on Interest Rate Cuts
Minutes from a Nov. 6-7 meeting showed that Federal Reserve policymakers favored lowering rates “gradually.”Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Fed minutes show officials backed gradual pace of rate cuts
FOMC members take more optimistic stance on labour market outlook at November meetingWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Namibia goes to polls amid anger at high unemployment rate
Swapo party could lose its majority for the first time since independence in 1990, if youth voter turnout is high. Namibians are going to the polls with the longtime ruling party’s parliamentary ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
‘It has been bumpy’: Starmer reckons with plunging approval ratings
Even allies of the UK prime minister, whose approval ratings have collapsed, say he needs to raise his game — and quicklyWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Mortgage rates fall for the first time in two months. Buyers are rushing back.
Mortgage applications rose 6.3% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Russia’s rouble plunges to lowest rate since early weeks of Ukraine war
Rouble hit 110 against the dollar after US introduced sanctions against Gazprombank, Russia’s third-largest bank. Russia’s rouble has plunged to its lowest rate against the dollar since the early ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
How Trump's economic agenda could affect mortgage rates in 2025
Here's what a noted housing expert thinks will happen to mortgage rates next year as Donald Trump outlines his priorities.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
South Korea's central bank cuts key interest rate to nurse a slower economy
South Korea’s central bank has lowered its key policy rate and says the country’s economy will grow at a slower pace than it initially anticipatedWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
South Korea lowers interest rates over Trump fears
Rare back-to-back cut reflects concern over impact of incoming US president’s policiesBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Yen strengthens past ¥150 against dollar on BoJ rate rise expectations
Japanese currency’s rally makes it one of the best performing among G10 group this weekBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
3 housing-market stocks with room to grow despite high mortgage rates
A mutual-fund manager finds opportunities in D.R. Horton, Sherwin-Williams and Equifax.Business - MarketWatch - 13 hours ago -
Fed Minutes Show Options Are Open on Interest Rate Cuts
Minutes from a Nov. 6-7 meeting showed that Federal Reserve policymakers favored lowering rates “gradually.”Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
October jobs take a hit from hurricanes, strike
This month's report reflects a lot of noise due to hurricanes, Boeing machinists strike.Politics - CBS News - November 1 -
Emotions hit Kershaw at parade 'long time coming'
Clayton Kershaw was hit with the emotions of finally celebrating a World Series championship with the city of Los Angeles on Friday during the Dodgers' downtown parade.Sports - ESPN - November 2