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Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline ahead of Federal Reserve’s Powell speech

Asian shares are mostly falling, discouraged by a Wall Street slump that followed a blowout profit report from Nvidia and mixed reports on the U.S. economy

The Independent UK

Central bankers convene for annual Jackson Hole symposium with inflation on their minds

The annual meeting (24-26 August) hosted by the US Federal Reserve will be closely watched, especially Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on Friday. While the policy of raising interest rates to lower inflation is no longer in doubt, observers will be watching out for clues as to when the US…

France 24

Fed chair may leave door open to higher interest rates in Jackson Hole speech

Analysts say Jerome Powell unlikely to suggest ‘mission accomplished’ in address to central banking summit

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Mortgage Rates Climb To 7.31%, Highest In 23 Years: Shocking Chart Reveals Tremors In Housing Market

The U.S. housing market is facing a seismic shock. Mortgage rates skyrocket to levels not seen in over two decades.

Zenger

Surprisingly durable US economy poses key question: Are we facing higher-for-longer interest rates?

A year ago, Chair Jerome Powell warned that to fight high inflation, the Federal Reserve would continue to sharply raise interest rates, bringing “some pain” in the form of job losses and weaker economic growth

The Independent UK

Labor Dept. Cuts Job Gains By 306,000; S&P 500 Rallies Ahead Of Fed Chair Powell's Big Speech

A cut to reported job gains and a signs of economic slowing helped lift the S&P 500 ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's big Friday speech.

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Mortgage Rates Jump to Highest Mark in More Than 21 Years

Latest mortgage rates data shows a tough landscape for prospective homebuyers – and sellers.

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‘We Are Heading Into A New Bear Phase:’ Economist David Rosenberg Sounds Dire Warning On Key Signal In ‘Every Major Average’

Summer doldrums have hit the stock market, which cruised along nicely in the first half of the year following a torrid 2022

Zenger

Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs to highest level in more than 20 years

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said the average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan rose to 7.09% — a year ago, the rate averaged 5.13%.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Kiplinger

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.

WEKU

What happened to Washington Mutual? Who bought it?

Headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, Washington Mutual (WaMu) was America’s largest savings and loan association before it failed on September 25, 2008. It had assets of $309 billion, nearly half of which were connected to the housing industry. A bubble had formed in the housing sector, and as the ...

The Street

BlackRock expects economy to ‘flatline’ for a year before inflation returns in 2024. Get ready for a generational shift to ‘full-employment stagnation’

BlackRock Investment Institute warns that we’re in the weakest period of growth “in the postwar era outside the Global Financial Crisis.”

Fortune

Stocks Set to Open Lower as Investors Await FOMC Minutes, Retail Earnings

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are down -0.09%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU23) are down -0.05% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the release of the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting as well as quarterly earnings reports from high-profile retailers.

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Caitlin Long on Why Politics Should Stay Out of Banking

The founder of Custodia Bank discusses the future of bitcoin and banking.

Barchart

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await FOMC Minutes, Retail Earnings

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are up +0.12%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU23) are up +0.15% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the release of the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting as well as quarterly earnings reports from high-profile retailers.

The Street

Investors pile into bonds, leaving stocks behind, in August chase for returns

U.S. money-market funds are sitting on a record $5.5 trillion as investors seek risk-free returns outside expensive stock markets.

The Street

Stocks lower, factory inflation up next, News Corp earnings, robo taxis, Purdue Pharma bankruptcy - 5 Things To Know

Stock futures lower as markets see 'higher for longer' Fed rates; Factory gate inflation in focus after softer CPI reading; News Corp shares slip after Q4 earnings beat, ad market optimism; California officials give nod to full robo taxi service in San Francisco and Supreme Court allows challenge to Purdue…

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Why the sell-off in bond markets could impact you

The bond markets are being hit hard by the Fed's aggressive rate hikes and recent events including a downgrade of the country's ratings. These are three ways in which that could impact the U.S.

Kiplinger

July CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation

Inflation continues to ease, leaving the Fed on track to keep interest rates unchanged at its next meeting, experts say.

Evening Standard

US battle with price rises isn’t over yet as inflation creeps back up

The figure was higher than last month’s 3.0%, but still well below the peak of 9.1% reached in June 2022

Kiplinger

What Are Dividend Stocks?

Dividend-paying companies are a wise addition to most portfolios, but not all are created equal. Here, we answer the question "what are dividend stocks," and explain how to find the best ones.

Kiplinger

What Is the Federal Funds Rate?

The federal funds rate can impact a host of borrowing costs, and thus the entire U.S. economy.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asia shares mostly decline after Wall Street slide on bank worries

Asian shares are mostly trading lower after worries about the U.S. banking system set off a decline on Wall Street and amid concerns closer to home about Chinese economic growth

The Street

What is an economic supercycle? Definition & examples

An economic supercycle typically refers to a prolonged period of expansion, which can last as long as a few decades. Some economists differ on the definition of a supercycle, but it tends to be longer than the typical growth period in an economic cycle, which is identified by expansion, peak,…

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