Gold rises on safety demand as markets look to 2025 in holiday lull
Gold prices rose on Thursday, driven by safe-haven demand in light trading after the Christmas holiday, as markets awaited ...
Average Rate for 30-Year Mortgage Rises to Highest Level in Months
Borrowing costs on a 30-year home loan increased to 6.85 percent from 6.72 percent last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says.
The stock market defied expectations again this year. Here’s how, by the numbers
The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices kept growing. But it ...
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A look ahead: What does 2025 hold for interest rates, inflation?
As we turn to 2025, we’re optimistic the economy will keep growing. Here are key questions and risks we’re watching in the ...
The Fed expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. What that could mean for mortgages, debt and more
But with inflation pressures still elevated and with concern that President-elect Donald Trump's policies could fuel ...
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Fed’s Move Shakes Global Markets
The Federal Reserve's latest aggressive approach to inflation, including raising forecasts and slowing down expected interest ...
Mortgage rates end 2024 on a high note – unfortunately for the housing market
In the week ending Dec. 26, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.85%, mortgage guarantor Freddie Mac said Thursday. The ...
What's the Outlook for Interest Rates in 2025?
The Federal Reserve has projected fewer cuts to its influential interest rate in the new year. Here's what it could mean for ...
Holiday shopping surges, flexing strength of US economy
The holiday sales growth suggests the U.S. economy has remained robust, even amid high borrowing costs. Gross domestic product grew at a solid 2.8% annualized rate over three months ending in ...
Gold edges higher in holiday trade; eyes on Fed's 2025 plan
Gold inched higher as investors focused on the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate strategy and anticipated tariff policies.