Why Investors Shouldn’t Hold Their Breath for Interest Rate Cuts
A resilient job market, healthy economic growth, and high consumer demand point to an economy that’s in “an incredibly strong position,” explains PIMCO economist Tiffany Wilding. At the same time, ...
30-Year Mortgage Rates Fall Again
Rewinding further, the 30-year average notched a high 7.37% last spring, so today's rates are significantly improved vs. 10 ...
Inflation, interest rates, and market confusion: What’s next?
It’s not logical for the dollar to fall when the US has the better growth, inflation not cooling, a semi-hawkish central ...
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed Minutes, PMI Data in Focus; RBA Likely to Cut Rates
Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting will be closely watched for any comments on the likely impact of President Trump’s plans for widespread trade tariffs.
Traders are betting that bond yields could soon hit a dangerous level for stocks
Yields edged up this week after a hotter-than-expected inflation report. Some traders are now eyeing the 10-year bond hitting ...
Which Interest Rate Should You Care About?
The Fed’s short-term rates matter, but the main action now is in the 10-year Treasury market, which influences mortgages, ...
Money blog: CEO of JP Morgan tells staff to return to office five days a week or 'find somewhere else to work'
In Money today: the most complained-about mobile, broadband and pay-TV companies; our latest mortgage guide; and the secret refund you can get on plane tickets worth up to £202; the average cost of a ...
Refinance Rates Reverse Course With a Sizable Drop
Rates on 30-year refinance loans dropped 8 basis points Thursday, reducing the average to the notable 7.00% mark. Last week, ...
I've heard of CD ladders to earn more money on my savings, but what about bond ladders? A financial planner explains.
A bond ladder is a portfolio of bonds that mature at intervals —and you may want to open one before interest rates fall ...
Are Interest Rate Cuts Still On The Table As U.S. Inflation Remains Sticky?
With the latest U.S. inflation report coming in hotter than expected to start the year, are Fed interest rate cuts still on ...
These Hot Annuities Blend Stocks and Bonds. They Could Limit Your Upside.
Registered index-linked annuities will capture much of market gains while offering downside protection. They are maddeningly ...
These Annuities Blend the Best of Stocks and Bonds. Read the Fine Print Carefully.
Registered index-linked annuities will capture much of market gains while offering downside protection. They are maddeningly ...