Good Inflation News Helps Fuel Stock Rally; Dow Index Climbs 15
NEW YORK — The stock market kept its early 1985 rally in high gear Wednesday with a broad advance that carried some leading indexes to record...
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Americans are getting closer to an interest-rate cut — but it probably won't happen in the Fed's next big decision
The Fed is expected to continue its pause on interest-rate increases on Wednesday. In December, it penciled in three rate cuts for 2024. Fed Chair...
Read MoreMortgage refinance demand jumps to highest level since October, but homebuyers pull back again
Mortgage rates moved slightly lower again last week, keeping refinance demand on the rise. Applications to refinance a home loan jumped 10% compared...
Read MoreMortgage demand is mixed, as interest rates hit highest level since May
Mortgage demand started this year stronger than it did last year, even though interest rates are higher. Total mortgage application volume last week...
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Federal Reserve holds rates steady: Policy divergence with ECB widens
The Fed kept rates steady at 4.25%-4.50%, signalling caution amid strong US growth and elevated inflation. Meanwhile, the ECB faces pressure to cut...
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'I'm not expecting a state pension': how under-40s are prepping for retirement
Several young people have spoken about their retirement saving habits - and their low expectations for the state pension
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The US economy is crushing it compared to other rich countries
US recession calls are still on the table, but the economy is still outpacing other rich nations. US GDP grew at a surprise 3.3% rate in the fourth...
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Trump's First Month: Victory at Home, Danger Abroad
Column: As Trump delivers on economy and the border, foreign policy threatens gains
Read MoreGerman inflation stays unchanged at hotter-than-expected 2.8% in February
German annual inflation came in at an unchanged but higher-than-expected 2.8% in February, provisional data from statistics agency Destatis showed...
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Lagarde hints at further ECB rate cuts, rules out Bitcoin reserves
The ECB cut rates by 25bps to 2.75%, with Lagarde signalling further easing if inflation declines. Growth risks persist amid weak confidence and...
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