Economic Performance/Indicators
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Reverse mortgages are mostly misunderstood — they can offer seniors a lifeline as markets sink
If they own stocks or bonds, they might not want to sell with both markets crashing simultaneously. Or they may…
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Dow futures rise 200 points as another rough quarter concludes
U.S. stock index futures on Friday were pointing to a positive session ahead of the end to another difficult quarter,…
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Pound gets a respite, moves back toward pre-budget levels
The British pound advanced on Friday after the government agreed to met with the country’s independent budget experts. The pound…
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U.K. economy grew slightly less than estimated in second quarter
The U.K. economy grew marginally from April to June, but is expected to contract in the coming quarters as the…
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India Central Bank raises rate to help control high inflation
India’s central bank raised its policy rate in a bid to curb high inflation. Reserve Bank of India Gov. Shaktikanta…
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Most economists say the U.S. will become a buyer’s housing market in 2023. Here’s where you’ll see the biggest declines in value.
Frustrated by the housing market? Housing experts say they’re expecting the market to tip back into buyers’ court by 2023,…
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Most economists see the U.S. turning into a buyer’s housing market in 2023 and why Ian will rank among the worst hurricanes in Florida history
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Most economists see the U.S. turning into a buyer’s housing market in 2023.…
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Market instability replaces inflation as the biggest risk, raising the chances of a pivot by the Federal Reserve
Market instability is the biggest risk to central banks globally, replacing inflation, owing to massive amounts of leverage. So far,…
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Dow falls 500 points as bond yields rebound with concern about Fed tightening back in focus
U.S. stocks traded sharply lower on Thursday, erasing Wednesday’s gains, as bond yields rose again with the positive impact from…
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U.S. economy shrank in the first half of 2022, updated GDP confirms
The numbers: The U.S. shrank in the first six months of the year, revised government figures confirm, and painted a…
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