Treasury secretary hearing: Trump pick Scott Bessent to face questions on tariffs, tax cuts and more
Follow along with MarketWatch's live coverage of the Senate confirmation hearing for Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald ...
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Federal Budget Deficit up Nearly 40 Percent Through First Quarter of Fiscal 2025
The budget deficit continues to balloon, with the Q1 2025 budget shortfall running 39.4 percent higher than the same period ...
Bitcoin price slips 3%, ignores US jobs beat as XRP sees all-time high
“Global markets rallied last night after a weaker-than-expected CPI report eased fears of rising inflation. BTC jumped 4.13% ...
Stock market today: Wall Street's momentum slows as U.S. stocks drift
U.S. stock indexes are drifting Thursday following a mixed set of earnings reports from Morgan Stanley, UnitedHealth Group ...
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq edge higher after economic data; Bank of America and Morgan Stanley earnings see mixed reaction
Follow here to see if Wall Street can add to the big gains seen midweek after cooler inflation saw Treasury yields plunge, ...
The Fed Could Give the Stock Market Exactly What It Wants
The Federal Reserve may just give investors what they want this year after all. The December inflation report, released ...
Bitcoin correlation with Nasdaq soars as CPI fears intensify
Bitcoin price is increasingly sensitive to economic developments like the incoming CPI data, which could trigger more ...
Why are interest rates rising when the Fed has been cutting them?
The yield on the 10-year Treasury has recently soared toward its highest level since 2023, injecting nervousness into the U.S ...
4 reasons to get preapproved for a mortgage loan this January
With only two additional Fed rate cuts predicted for 2025, mortgage rates aren't likely to fall much more this year. And, if you've been wanting to buy a home, experts say January can be a good time ...
More Americans file for unemployment benefits, but layoffs remain historically low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain historically low and the job ...
EM central banks cool on Treasuries, stoking bond yield heat
Spiking Treasury yields and the 'wrecking ball' dollar are creating a negative feedback loop that monetary authorities around ...
Mortgages, credit cards, auto loans: Expert predictions for interest rates in 2025
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates further in 2025, paving the way for slightly lower borrowing costs for consumers ...