Tag: interest rates
S&P 500 Hits Record on PPI Decline and Oracle Surge
The S&P 500 reached a new record high on Wednesday after wholesale inflation unexpectedly declined, bolstering investor hopes for a…
Gold Steady Ahead of Key US Inflation Data
Gold prices held steady on Monday as investors shifted focus to upcoming U.S. inflation data for signals on the Federal…
Wall Street Mixed as Fed Cut Hopes Rise
U.S. stocks traded mixed on Monday as investors weighed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s signals of a possible near-term interest…
Falling Mortgage Rates Spur Refinance Wave
Rates see steady decline U.S. mortgage rates are sliding, creating fresh opportunities for some homeowners to refinance. The average 30-year…
UK GDP Growth Surprises in Second Quarter
Better-than-expected expansion The UK economy grew 0.3% in the second quarter of 2025, beating forecasts of just 0.1%, according to…
BOJ Faces Pressure Over Slow Rate Moves
US Treasury weighs in U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled that the Bank of Japan is lagging in its response…