Mortgage rates in the United States eased to their lowest level in a month last week, offering some relief to borrowers and driving a pickup in refinancing activity, even as demand from homebuyers remained subdued against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Data from the Mortgage Bankers Association showed total mortgage application volume
Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday after steep losses in the previous session amid uncertainty about the resumption of flows from the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, gold had hit a near one-month high on COMEX earlier in the day, but the precious metal fell slightly amid a rise in energy prices. Silver prices also dipped
US equities moved higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 approaching a fresh all-time intraday high. Investor sentiment improved on expectations that the Iran conflict could be nearing a resolution. The benchmark index rose 0.2% and was on track for a record close, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained
The International Monetary Fund has warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East is adding further stress to an already fragile global fiscal environment. In its latest Fiscal Monitor report released on Wednesday, the IMF said higher interest rates and rising energy prices intensified by the war are increasing pressure on emerging markets and
Finance ministers from more than 10 countries cautioned on Wednesday that the ongoing Middle East conflict would continue to weigh on global growth, inflation, and financial markets, even if a lasting resolution is achieved. The warning came in a joint statement issued during the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington. The
Wall Street opened higher on Tuesday as renewed hopes of diplomatic progress in the Middle East lifted investor sentiment, even as markets digested fresh corporate earnings and softer-than-expected inflation data. The S&P 500 rose 0.39%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added about 45 points or 0.09%. Nasdaq-100 climbed 0.76%, extending momentum from the previous
The MYX Finance (MYX) cryptocurrency has had one of those days that instantly grabs attention in the crypto market. The token surged aggressively, briefly touching a high of $0.599 before sliding back down to around $0.3208. Moves like this are not just random spikes; they usually reflect a mix of strong speculation, heavy trading activity,
Nvidia shares rose on Tuesday, putting the stock on track for a 10th consecutive session of gains. At the time of writing, the Nvidia stock was up 1.6% to trade around $192. The move was supported by a broader market rally. The S&P 500 gained 0.4%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 158 points,
The International Monetary Fund has sharply downgraded economic growth forecasts for both the United Kingdom and Germany, citing the inflationary fallout from the Iran conflict. Britain recorded the steepest downgrade among major advanced economies. The IMF now expects the UK economy to grow by 0.8% in 2026, down from its earlier projection of 1.3%. UK
Shares of Wells Fargo fell on Tuesday after the lender reported first-quarter net interest income that came in below Wall Street expectations, highlighting the near-term pressure from lower interest rates even as broader fundamentals remained stable. The stock dropped about 4.9% following the results, extending its year-to-date decline to roughly 13%. The reaction came despite