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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

Mortgage Rates Jump to Highest Mark in More Than 21 Years

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

Kiplinger

‘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

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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

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.

Barchart

Caitlin Long on Why Politics Should Stay Out of Banking

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

Reason

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.

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WEKU

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

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Dividend-paying stocks are wise additions to most portfolios. Let's answer the question "what are dividend stocks" and learn how to find the best ones.

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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

Zenger

Hawks Vs. Doves Battle On Fed Board Heightens Interest Rate Uncertainty For Investors

In its latest July meeting, the Federal Reserve remained tight-lipped about its future interest rate moves

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Are Investors Buying or Selling These Stocks This Month: Zillow Group (Z) and ContextLogic Inc. (WISH)

With new innovations unfolding daily, some internet stocks are well-positioned to soar, while others might struggle to stay afloat amid the macroeconomic headwinds. In this scenario, are investors buying or selling Zillow Group, Inc. (Z) and ContextLogic Inc. (WISH) this month? Let’s find out….

WEKU

The case for a soft landing in the economy just got another boost

U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs in July, a slower but still solid pace of growth, suggesting the Federal Reserve may be able to curb inflation without triggering a recession.

The Conversation

UK interest rates: crashing the economy is no way to bring down inflation

The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates once again to 5.25%, mirroring similar moves by the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank. The fact that the UK is still suffering from high inflation – higher than either the US or eurozone – made another rate rise appear…

Chicago Sun-Times

Hiring below expectations in July but jobless rate dips to 3.5%

U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs last month. Economists had expected to see 200,000 new jobs in July.

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