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12 best high-yield savings accounts with no fees to open now
High-yield savings accounts can offer rates that outpace inflation without extra fees. Here are 12 options to consider.CBS News - Top stories -
Savings account interest forecast for spring 2024: Here's what experts predict
Rates on savings accounts are high now but will they stay elevated in the months to come? Here's what to know.CBS News - Top stories -
Treasury Yields Up As U.S. Rate Cut Remains Iffy
Treasury yields rose ahead of U.S. new homes sales.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why Treasury Yields Are Rising Despite Rate-Cut Expectations
The yield on the government’s 10-year note has climbed since the start of the year, propping up mortgage rates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
4 times you should buy a home with interest rates high
Even with mortgage interest rates high, there are some times when it may make sense to buy. Here are four of them.CBS News - Top stories -
‘Lagging’ housing market, high interest rates drag on MillerKnoll’s sales
The furniture maker said that a “lagging” housing market, rising interest rates, and other headwinds contributed to lower sales.MarketWatch - Business -
3 times to buy a home with rates high (and 3 times not to)
It can be tough to decide whether it makes sense to buy a home when mortgage rates are high. Here's what to know.CBS News - Top stories -
Long-term Treasury yields end first quarter with largest advances since September
Rates on U.S. government debt finished the first quarter with their largest jumps since September for 10- and 30-year Treasurys and since June for 2-year Treasurys, buoyed by data showing that the economy continued to grow and the labor market ...MarketWatch - Business -
How do interest rates affect me?
Bank of England interest rates have an impact on the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.BBC News - Top stories -
Nigeria's central bank hikes interest rate to 24.75% as it battles sky-high inflation, currency crisis
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday hiked its key interest rate by 200 basis points, as Africa's largest economy looks to recover from a historic currency crisis and soaring inflation.CNBC - Business -
How do you save the pint from climate change?
Researchers are identifying genes in the hop plant to produce varieties that will be more resilient to climate change.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
How high will the price of gold go? Here's what some experts think
Can the price of gold continue surpassing record highs or is a pull-back ahead? Here's what some experts predict.CBS News - Top stories -
Global 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 youFinancial Times - World -
An 'often overlooked' retirement savings option can lower your tax bill, advisor says. Here's how it works
There's still time to lower your 2023 tax bill or boost your refund with a spousal IRA for married couples. Here's who qualifies.CNBC - Business -
How can we save British nightlife from collapse? Look to Germany – and its football | Gilles Peterson
Small venues are the heart of our musical culture. Here’s my two-pronged plan to keep that heart beating. Grassroots venues are the foundation upon which the mighty British music industry has been built, fuelling the phenomenal level of talent ...The Guardian - World -
March Madness 2024: How Gonzaga saved its season to set up Sweet 16 rematch with Purdue in NCAA Tournament
The Zags turned everything around down the stretch to earn a rematch with the Boilermakers on FridayCBS Sports - Sports -
China is trying to connect Southeast Asia by high-speed rail. Here’s how that’s going
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Here’s how high bitcoin has to climb to make sense in a 60/40 portfolio, according to Citi
Is it now time for 55% stocks, 40% bonds and 5% bitcoin in a portfolio?MarketWatch - Business -
Barclays bank payments restored after outage
The bank has apologised as some customers experienced issues with payments into and out of accounts.BBC News - Top stories -
Maryland governor calls for 'full accountability' in bridge collapse
Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) on Wednesday called for “full accountability” following the collapse of the Francis Key Scott Bridge in Baltimore that left six people presumed dead. Moore said on CNN there "needs to be a full and thorough ...The Hill - Politics -
The Fed Stays the Course on Rates
Markets are cheering the central bank’s forecast for three interest rate cuts this year. But Fed policymakers are divided on the issue.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Rates need to calm down
They’re being too loudFinancial Times - World -
UK ‘slow to hold China to account’ for cyber-attacks against MPs and voters
As deputy PM expected to impose sanctions, head of international alliance says ministers have taken years to respond. The UK government has been too slow to respond to cyber-attacks by China, the head of an international group of parliamentarians ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
DeSantis signs bill banning social media accounts for kids under 14
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a bill Monday that bans children younger than 14 years from holding social media accounts in the Sunshine State. The legislation also requires 14- and 15-year-olds to obtain parental approval to hold accounts ...The Hill - Politics -
DeSantis Signs Social Media Bill Barring Accounts for Children Under 14
A new Florida law also requires apps like TikTok and Snapchat to obtain a parent’s consent before giving accounts to 14- and 15-year-olds.The New York Times - Business -
Israeli Soldier’s Video Undercuts Medic’s Account of Sexual Assault
Kibbutz residents concluded that two sisters killed on Oct. 7 were not victims of sexual violence.The New York Times - World - Israel -
With 4 Words, Boeing’s CEO Just Taught a Powerful Lesson in Accountability
Dave Calhoun says he'll step down at the end of the year. His email to employees should be required reading.Inc. - Business -
UK accounting watchdog warns he is ‘sheriff for only half the county’
Richard Moriarty criticises ‘serious gaps’ in regulatory toolkit of Financial Reporting CouncilFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Trump attacks on hush money judge's daughter based on fake account: Court
Former President Trump — in lashing out against the daughter of hush money trial Judge Juan Merchan — pointed to a social media account that is no longer connected to Loren Merchan, according to a court spokesperson. In a statement first reported ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Treasury yields end higher to kick off holiday-shortened week
Rates on U.S. government debt jumped by the most in one week on Monday as traders braced for a busy holiday-shortened period.MarketWatch - Business -
Eurozone Bond Yields Drift Lower, Liquidity Seen Light Ahead of Easter
Eurozone government bond yields were slightly lower in early trading, with investors awaiting fresh drivers in a week when market liquidity is likely to be light ahead of the Easter holidays.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Renting is now cheaper than owning in all of America’s 50 biggest metro areas
It’s more affordable to rent rather than buy in the top 50 metros in the U.S., according to a report by Realtor.com.MarketWatch - Business -
Flutter Entertainment posts 25% surge in sales as bet on FanDuel pays off
The gambling giant saw its losses widen due to two major impairment chargesMarketWatch - Business -
India must avoid the mistakes of China and Big Tech to keep attracting investors
Recognizing its financial and political clout and adapting accordingly is the key to India’s continued growth.MarketWatch - Business - China -
Krispy Kreme soars 40% on deal with McDonald’s to sell its doughnuts nationwide
Krispy Kreme’s stock soared Tuesday, after the doughnut seller said its doughnuts will start becoming available at all of the fast-food giant’s U.S. restaurants.MarketWatch - Business -
Treasury yields hold steady as traders eye February inflation data at end of week
Yields on U.S. government debt finished little changed on Tuesday in cautious trading, as investors looked ahead to February’s PCE inflation data at the end of the week.MarketWatch - Business -
Treasury yields end at 2-week lows ahead of Friday’s inflation data
Yields on U.S. government debt finished slightly lower on Wednesday, with traders wary of taking bold positions ahead of Friday’s PCE inflation data.MarketWatch - Business -
Eurozone Sovereign Spreads Could Widen on Higher Focus on Fundamentals
Higher-than-expected Italian and French budget deficits in 2023 and a heavy ratings calendar ahead will shift the focus to fundamentals of eurozone government bond issuers, potentially causing some yield spread widening later this year, Societe ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
BoE rate-setter warns against rushing to cut interest rates
Comments come after governor Andrew Bailey last week said interest rate cuts were ‘in play’Financial Times - World -
Brazil's Indigenous people turn to EU to save their savanna
Yahoo News - World - European Union