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American interest rates need to rise

Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mine

World - Financial Times - October 15

Bank of Canada resorts to jumbo rate cut as growth falters

Slowdown prompts shift to 50bp reduction, with rate-setters saying borrowing costs are likely to fall further

World - Financial Times - October 23

Will mortgage interest rates fall this November?

Mortgage rates are poised to fluctuate in November, but in what direction? Here's what to know now.

Will HELOC interest rates fall in November?

HELOC interest rates have been falling this fall, but will they continue to do so in November? Here's what to know.

These 5 portfolio stocks outperformed the market's incredible run since our September Monthly Meeting

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average hit records as investors celebrate the Federal Reserve's pivot to its rate-cutting era.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Import prices fall for second straight month in September, led by drop in cost of fuel

The U.S. import price index fell 0.4% in September, the Labor Department said Wednesday. This is the second straight monthly decline due to lower fuel prices.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Retail sales rose 0.4% in September, better than expected; jobless claims dip

Consumer spending held up in September, underscoring a resilient economy.

Business - CNBC - October 17

U.S. oil prices log biggest weekly drop in a year as demand concerns persist

Crude futures finished with a loss on Friday, just a day after posting a gain for the first time in five days, with prices of the U.S.-traded benchmark ending below $70 a barrel and marking its ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Harris raises more than $220 million in September, outraising Trump 3-to-1

Vice President Harris’s campaign raised nearly $222 million in September, raising more than three times as much as former President Trump’s campaign. According to Federal Election Commission (FEC) ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

EA Sports FC 25 tops September sales, continues football win streak | Circana

Sports games continue to beat all comers on the U.S. sales charts, as EA Sports FC 24 tops Circana's September chart.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 24

Sony’s big games for September quarter are Astro Bot, Ghost of Tsushima and Helldivers 2

Sony reported its quarterly results tonight and it said that third-party games helped it grow operating profits by 2.8 times in the quarter compared to a year ago. The games that took off included ...

Tech - VentureBeat - Yesterday

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.

Mortgage rates surge, putting a damper on home buying and refinancing

Mortgage applications fell 17% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

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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