Mortgage rates are continuing to rise. According to Zillow, the national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has increased by six basis points to 6.78%, and today’s 15-year fixed interest rate is up three basis points to 6.07%. The economic outlook for Q1 2025 doesn’t make it seem like mortgage rates are going to fall anytime […]

Key Takeaways Several big banks are set to report earnings this week, including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and more. Other companies scheduled to release results include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and UnitedHealth Group. Fresh inflation figures will be due with the release of the December Consumer Price Index and

December’s job report marked yet another month of stronger-than-expected growth, with gains coming from many different parts of the U.S. economy. Last month, health-care and social assistance jobs saw the largest gains for a third consecutive month, adding 69,500 to payrolls, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Including private education, as some

Today’s certificate of deposit (CD) interest rates are some of the highest we’ve seen in more than a decade thanks to several rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. However, the Fed finally cut its target rate in September, so now could be your last chance to lock in a competitive rate. CD rates vary widely

As we roll into a new year, investors are taking stock of the market’s performance, and there’s much to be thankful for. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) led the major indexes higher last year, rising 29% after gaining 43% in 2023. Despite fears to the contrary, history suggests the market could continue to climb higher

These investor-favorite stocks have been profitable for shareholders and still have a long runway ahead. The S&P 500 is in the throes of a bull market that’s been running riot for more than two years now. The rally is currently taking a breather, but most experts believe there’s still upside ahead. One of the biggest

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Markets: Stocks were still sharply lower in afternoon trading after the Labor Department reported the U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December, nearly 100,000 more than

Ready to file your taxes and watch that refund check hit your bank account? This year, the federal government promises a new era of easy, inexpensive tax preparation with free filing options from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). While the ability to use online forms to file your taxes has long been an option, most

Key Takeaways The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index dipped in January as inflation expectations moved higher and the economic outlook dipped. Both short-term and long-term inflation expectations were at their highest levels in years, which could add to the Federal Reserve’s concerns about price increases. Consumers who are buying to get ahead of inflation may also

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