Financial-market investors were craving for clues on clearer economic policy guidance from the China’s Communist Party Congress, but when the ruling party wrapped up its twice-a-decade political gathering on Saturday Read more
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British pound, bonds slide on further political uncertainty as retail sales disappoint
U.K. bond yields rose while the British pound fell on Friday, reflecting both the political turmoil as well as the state of the underlying economy as retail sales fell by Read more
Pound, U.K. bonds slide on further political uncertainty as retail sales disappoint
U.K. bond yields rose while the British pound fell on Friday, reflecting both the political turmoil as well as the state of the underlying economy as retail sales fell by Read more
Flat retail sales are just the beginning. Consumers are increasingly worried about rising prices, a looming recession, and uncertainty about what’s next.
The American consumer would like to know what’s next. Sales at retailers fell flat in September, the government said Friday, another sign that the economy is likely to slow in Read more
U.S. stock futures dip, dollar rises as Italian election results add to uncertainty
U.S. stock-index futures fell late Sunday, suggesting losses Monday, as the projected victory of a far-right party in Italy added to uncertainties about rising interest rates and recession fears. After Read more
U.S. stock futures dip, dollar rises as Italian election results add to uncertainty
U.S. stock-index futures fell late Sunday, suggesting losses Monday, as the projected victory of a far-right party in Italy added to uncertainties about rising interest rates and recession fears. After Read more
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level since April amid ‘high uncertainty’
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.99% as of August 4, according to data released by Freddie Mac on Thursday. That’s down 31 basis points from the previous week — one basis point Read more
Mortgage rates drop as ‘high uncertainty’ creates volatility
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.99% as of August 4, according to data released by Freddie Mac on Thursday. That’s down 31 basis points from the previous week — one basis point Read more
Opinion: Target-date funds are showing why they can shine when inflation and economic uncertainty is high
Rising inflation and the sharpest increase in U.S. interest rates since 1994 have contributed to a widespread sense of unease as many retirement fund participants watch their savings dissolve. Uncertainty Read more
Mercedes-Benz lifts Q2 earnings but warns of ‘exceptional uncertainty’
Mercedes-Benz Group AG MBG, -2.13% on Wednesday raised some targets for the year and said that second-quarter revenue and earnings increased thanks to strong demand, pricing and model mix. The Read more
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