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. […]
The ‘Buffett Indicator’ shows the market is way overvalued
For the past several months, many institutional investors have cited the U.S. stock market capitalization-to-GDP ratio, also known as the “Buffett Indicator,” a metric he first described 25 years ago in an interview with Fortune, as an indication that equities may potentially be overvalued. According to Bloomberg Research, as of Friday U.S. equities are currently […]
How to Boost Your Savings For a Down Payment
President Donald Trump has floated that his administration can help ease the housing affordability crisis by creating portable mortgages, 50-year terms — and now funding down payments using your 401(k). On Friday, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told Fox Business that the administration is “going to allow people to take money out of their […]
How to tackle private credit’s ‘cockroaches’ as contagion fears build
Key Points J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned last week of “cockroaches” lurking in private markets. Private markets have come into sharper focus following the recent high-profile collapses of First Brands and Tricolor in the U.S. As central banks turn their attention to the sector, investors say closer analysis and active portfolio management are more […]
Vietnam reciprocal tariffs reflect trade deficit and ties to China
The threat of rising tariff rates on U.S. imports could hobble the economic trajectory of countries such as Vietnam. Foreign direct investment in Vietnam has increased in recent years as firms search for ways to manage risks stemming from production in China. Vietnam has received approximately $18.5 billion in net foreign direct investment, according to World Bank […]
Investors may be overlooking a global opportunity in India. How to play it with options
India’s economy is currently experiencing a slowdown. But the country is showing some relative strength compared to other global markets and there may be a way to play it with options. The government projects a growth rate of 6.4% for the fiscal year 2024 to 2025, marking the slowest pace in four years. Despite this […]
How to Save on Your Streaming Services
Cutting the cord and embracing streaming means getting used to change, as shows jump from library to library and services get bundled together. But one constant you can count on is the ever-upward creep of prices. If your monthly bills have you hunting in the attic for your old DVD player, check out these four […]
Blackstone reveals how to make money in India and mistakes to avoid
India’s economic growth story is a stunning one — but the question of where investors should park their money is not always straightforward, with one Blackstone executive highlighting a common mistake. India is set to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027, according to its finance ministry . The country’s stock market has also been […]
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 […]