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S&P Futures Tick Lower on China Woes, Fed Concerns

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are trending down -0.22% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices closed in the red on Thursday as market participants digested another round of resilient economic data that heightened concerns about the possibility of interest rates remaining higher for longer, while worries about China…

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Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline after Wall Street drops on higher bond yields

Asian shares have slipped as rising yields in the bond market on Wall Street set off expectations that high interest rates would continue in the U.S. Benchmarks fell in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Seoul, and were little changed in Sydney

The Independent UK

UK retail sales fall by 1.2% in July as bad weather and interest rates deter shoppers

The fall was much worse than expected by analysts

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Do CDs make sense for your portfolio?

Despite higher rates than in decades past, CDs may only make sense for some.

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Bond Yields Highest Since 2008

The yield on the 10-year Treasury increased 1.6 basis points to reach 4.258% on Wednesday afternoon, up from 4.22% on Tuesday. This is the highest level it had been since June 13, 2008.

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Mortgage rates just hit their highest since 2002

The average cost of a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage jumped to 7.09% this week, the highest in over two decades. Rising interest rates have put homes out of reach for many would-be buyers.

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Which Financial Stock Is More Fiscally Responsible to Own: SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) vs. Manhattan Bridge Capital (LOAN)

While the rising interest rates should boost profit margins in the financial industry, let us analyze which of the leading financial stocks SoFi Technologies and Manhattan Bride Capital, is the more fiscally responsible stock to own.

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Japan has gone its own way on fighting inflation – can NZ learn from a global outlier?

Like most countries over the past three years, New Zealand has tried to manage inflation by increasing interest rates. Japan, on the other hand, has taken a different tack – with clear success.

The Conversation

UK inflation rate tumbles sharply but recession still looms, economists warn

Experts warn slump in economy could soon overtake cost of living as main worry for UK

The Independent UK

UK economy faces 'very real risk' of recession despite inflation slowing, experts say

ECONOMISTS have warned that the UK faces a “very real risk” of recession due to higher interest rates - despite inflation slowing to its lowest…

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Is Loews Corp. (L) a Better Buy Than Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B)?

The insurance industry shows significant potential in its property and casualty segment. Given this backdrop, let’s delve into a comparative analysis of insurance stocks Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) and Loews Corporation (L) to ascertain which one of these could be a better buy now. Read on….

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Stock Market Today: China Woes Weigh on Stocks; Homebuilders Get a Buffett Boost

The major market indexes closed lower on Tuesday after China unexpectedly cut several key interest rates.

Kiplinger

PM Modi announces new scheme to help urban poor build houses

PM Modi said that if the weaker section wants to build their own houses, the government will assist them with a relief in interest rates and loans from banks that will help them save lakhs of rupees

The Hindu

Consumers no longer ‘penny-pinching’ as retail sales rose solidly last month

Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.7% in July from June, according to the Commerce Department.

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Turkey: are we witnessing the end of Erdoğanomics?

Is the tide finally turning for Turkey? Three months after the re-election of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for his third term as president, which many feared would lead to economic chaos, ratings agency Moody’s has indicated that Turkey’s credit rating is on course for an upgrade.

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Stock Market Pares Losses At Midday; Warren Buffett Gets Into Homebuilders

While the data lessened the chance of recession, it also means the Fed has greater leeway to raise interest rates if it wants to.

The Guardian - UK

Russia’s central bank hikes interest rates by 3.5 percentage points as rouble falls

Emergency decision is intended to halt slide after currency dropped to weakest point in almost 17 months

Fortune

Stockpiling, private debt, foreign funding: Mid-sized companies are finding money where they can as inflation and interest rates bite

Companies that don’t typically have easy access to public capital markets like large corporates do are getting creative.

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Could Supplemental Income Strategies Work for Your Retirement?

Financial tools that are sheltered from swings in the markets or take advantage of rising interest rates could help see you through your golden years.

Evening Standard

Wages rising at fastest pace since records began, while unemployment unexpectedly up

The news will almost certainly encourage the Bank of England to raise interest rates even further

The Street

What Next for Gold?

Gold faces a number of scenarios with dollar strength, a possible recession, inflation and the future path of interest rates all playing a role.

Fortune

This institutional homebuyer has completely stopped buying—why the 2023 housing market has Wall Street types timid

Yieldstreet owns around 700 homes. But it hasn't bought any homes in 2023.

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Dollar Rallies on Higher Bond Yields and a Weak Yuan

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.36% and posted a 5-week high. The dollar moved higher Friday after the stronger-than-expected U.S. Jul PPI report boosted bond yields and bolstered speculation the Fed may raise interest rates higher and for longer. The dollar also garnered support from Friday’s slide...

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Should Citigroup (C) Be on Your Watchlist This Week?

With no rate cuts expected this year, banks’ net interest income (NII) should increase due to the high-interest rates. However, macroeconomic challenges continue to pose a significant risk for banks. Amid this backdrop, will adding Citigroup (C) to your watchlist be wise? Read on to learn my view….

Evening Standard

City bets on fresh Bank of England interest rate hike as GDP leap beats forecast

The interest rates outlook will become clearer when the ONS reveals the latest wages and inflation data next week

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