U.S. mortgage demand jumps 10% as rates fall across the board
The numbers: U.S. mortgage applications surged as rates fell across the board in the last week. The 30-year mortgage rate was averaging at the
S&P could cut Israel’s credit rating if conflict expands beyond Gaza – director says
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel’s sovereign credit rating could be cut if the war with Palestinian Islamist group Hamas expands to other fronts,
Builder-confidence index jumps in January as mortgage rates fall
The numbers: Builder confidence surged in January as falling mortgage rates drew in home buyers from the sidelines. The 30-year mortgage rate stayed well
Hungary minister expects decision next week about new reference rate
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary will decide in coming days on whether to proceed with a technical change in the calculation of loan repayment rates,
2-year Treasury yield ends at lowest since May after producer prices data
Treasury yields finished mostly lower on Friday after December’s producer prices report pointed to the likelihood of a continued drop in inflation. A steep
Marketmind: More cheer rests on China PMI, Fed decision
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. The big questions for investors in Asia this week are
What’s next for stocks as ‘tired’ market stalls in 2024 ahead of closely watched retail sales
U.S. stocks are struggling to advance early in 2024, as investors digest the start of company earnings reports kicked off by Wall Street banks
Fed’s Waller sees interest-rate cuts this year, but nothing ‘rushed’
The Federal Reserve is likely to be able to cut interest rates this year, but there is no need for policy to be “rushed,”
BOJ debated communication on exit from easy policy – October minutes
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Bank of Japan board members were divided on how to communicate a tweak to yield curve control, with some
U.K. inflation unexpectedly rose in December to 4%
U.K. consumer prices accelerated unexpectedly in December, driven by new taxes on tobacco products, and likely pushing out calls for rate cuts at the
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