The Fed will give its latest monetary policy decision Wednesday. How to trade it
No rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting is the consensus, but the tone of Chair Jerome Powell’s news conference after the decision on Wednesday is an unknown factor and could have major market implications. “If Powell starts to emphasize that inflation is a risk or any sort of mention of that could have […]
Iran War Increases Mortgage Rates. How To Find Low Rates
Just as mortgage rates fell below 6% at the end of February — a drop homebuyers awaited for four years — the war in Iran has pushed them back up again. Economists predict rates could fluctuate throughout the year if the fighting continues. Mortgage rates and the 10-year Treasury yield rose in lockstep with oil […]
What Is It and How Can It Save You Money?
Do you soothe your financial anxieties by watching money grow in a traditional savings account? So much so that you avoid putting that money anywhere else out of fear of making mistakes or poor investments? You’re not alone. Shane Walker, CEO of the banking app Qube Money, says he often hears this sentiment from clients. […]
How to squeeze a more yield from idle cash in return for a bit of risk
Rates on money market funds have been steadily marching lower, but investors hoping to make a little more money on their cash can do so – if they’re willing to take a little more risk. Even as the Federal Reserve has lowered its key interest rate to a range of 3.5% to 3.75% and yields […]
How to invest in gold — and is it worth it?
Gold has been coveted for thousands of years, with its beauty, versatility and reputation as a safe haven making it hard to resist. From bars of bullion to mining stocks and ETFs, there’s myriad ways to get involved. But has gold historically been a good investment? CNBC Pro takes a look at the pros and cons […]
How to invest in India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy
India has been dubbed the “perfect” emerging market to invest in, but it can be tricky for those outside the country to gain access. CNBC Pro assesses the case for buying into this booming economy, the risks to consider — and how global investors can get involved. India’s stock market has been making headlines this […]
How to profit from Warren Buffett’s methods in investing and life
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email How can investors use the timeless investing strategies and sage teachings of the iconic Warren Buffett to make their own investing decisions? What does the portfolio of Berkshire-owned companies and stocks say about your own portfolio? CNBC Pro goes on a deep […]
How to profit from a 2024 comeback for these 2 bank stocks in a trade with limited risk
As a sector, financials underperformed the S & P 500 in 2023, but that statistic disguises a significant late year rally in the group. Since bottoming in late October 2023, the “money center” banks reporting this week have outperformed the S & P 500 by an average of nearly 15%. Can this outperformance continue? As […]