Municipals were mixed Thursday in the secondary market as a $765 million deal from the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority took focus in the primary. U.S. Treasuries were weaker 10 years and in, and equities ended lower. The three-year muni-UST ratio was at 59%, the five-year at 63%, the 10-year at 69% and the 30-year
The UK government on Thursday announced new anti-strike legislation to enforce minimum levels of service in eight sectors including the NHS following widespread industrial action across the country. The Trades Union Congress warned unions would “fight every step of the way” to block the government’s legislation, which aims to ensure public services function adequately during
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intervened in the asset purchase agreement between Binance US and bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital. The securities regulator explained that it is “formally investigating whether the debtors and others violated the anti-fraud and other provisions of the federal securities laws.” SEC Intervenes in Binance-Voyager Asset Purchase Deal
Kevin Matras shows how to calculate a stock’s price target and how to find stocks currently trading below them. Highlighted stocks include DAR, FCS, GLT, GTIV and WMGI.
In a joint effort between the state-owned Chinese Technology Exchange, the state-owned Art Exhibitions China and the corporation Huban Digital Copyrights Ltd, China’s first national NFT marketplace is scheduled to come online this week. It’s designed as a secondary market for trading digital collectibles, along with copyrights for digital assets. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it’s built on
As her 40-year central banking career comes to a close, Kansas City Federal Reserve President Esther George is advising her colleagues to stay tough in their efforts to stamp out runaway inflation. George said Thursday that she thinks the Fed should raise its benchmark borrowing rate above 5% and keep it there until there are
Burton Malkiel, a Princeton University economics professor, in New York, Jan. 26, 2010. Julie Glassberg | The New York Times Want to learn how to be a better investor in 2023? Two classic books on long-term investing are out in new editions. If your New Year’s resolution is to learn more about the stock and
A “We’re Hiring” sign at a Target store in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC The economy is expected to have added 200,000 jobs in December, less than November, but still strong enough to keep the Federal Reserve aggressively tightening policy to fight inflation. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones also expect that the unemployment rate
In a key sign that the tide is turning in favor of home buyers, sellers gave concessions to buyers in 41.9% of home sales in the fourth quarter—the highest share of any three-month period in Redfin’s records, according to a new report from the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s up from just over 30% in
Minerva Studio | Istock | Getty Images Some expenses that go with homeownership can often be unpredictable — and costly. Last year, homeowners spent an average of $6,000 on maintenance and repairs, according to a recent report from insurance firm Hippo. A separate study from home services website Angi that measured similar 2022 costs shows
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George said the U.S. central bank should raise its benchmark interest rate above 5% and hold it there well into 2024 to bring inflation down. “I have raised my forecast over 5%,” George said Thursday in an interview on CNBC television, referring to her projection for the
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Munis rallied Wednesday as outflows lessened and U.S. Treasury yields fell in lockstep even as minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee meeting showed participants agreeing rate cuts are not expected in 2023. Equities ended up. Triple-A benchmark yields were bumped four to 15 basis points, depending on the curve, while U.S. Treasury yields fell
Rishi Sunak on Wednesday outlined five key promises for the next general election, including expanding the UK economy and cutting NHS waiting lists, as he squared up to the Labour party at the start of a pivotal year in British politics. In his first big domestic policy speech as prime minister, Sunak said he wanted
Celebrities had a shaky year promoting crypto firms and projects throughout 2022. Many found themselves named in lawsuits over their alleged promotion of since-failed projects, while others have been relentlessly mocked on social media for their involvement in the first place. From movie stars to television actors, sports stars to musicians, many celebrities may be
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The 939 Coast complex rises above La Jolla Cove Beach along the Southern California coast. The oceanview condo building is a local landmark, a secure haven and, for many, a home. Both residents and rental guests can avail themselves of such luxury services as 24-hour concierge, valet parking, doormen, a community pool, spa and gym.
A ‘For Sale’ sign stands in a vacant lot near new homes in Dunlap, Illinois. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images After a brief reprieve in the first half of December, mortgage interest rates shot up again to end the year, weighing on mortgage demand. Mortgage application volume was down 13.2% at the end