Category: rates

  • Treasuries Fall as Long Rates Expand Gap Over Short Maturities

    (Bloomberg) — Treasuries came under pressure in a holiday-shortened session as investors remained wary of stashing money in U.S. government debt maturing in a decade or more. Most read from Bloomberg Long-term debt yields fueled higher moves on Tuesday, adding to the steep trend in the curve that has dominated…

  • Savings interest rates today, December 22, 2024 (best accounts offering 4.75% APY)

    Interest rates on savings accounts today are some of the highest we have seen in more than a decade due to multiple interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. However, the Fed finally cut its target interest rate three times in late 2024, meaning savings interest rates will fall. So…

  • Dow, S&P, Nasdaq slide as Fed cuts rates, signals 2 more reductions in 2025

    The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 4.25%-4.5% at its final meeting of the year and indicated it would slow the pace of cuts. Along with its policy announcement, which lowered its benchmark interest rate to a range of 4.25% and…

  • CD rates today, December 15, 2024 (up to 4.25% APY)

    Today’s interest rates on certificates of deposit (CD) are some of the highest we’ve seen in more than a decade thanks to several interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve. However, the Fed finally cut its interest rate target in September, so now may be your last chance to lock…

  • BOE Embraces Caution After Year That Failed to Deliver on Rates

    Breadcrumb links BMN Business The Bank of England entered the year with investors anticipating six interest rate cuts, a surprise easing that promised to breathe life into the UK economy. It will end in 2024 with borrowing costs remaining a full percentage point higher than expected 12 months ago. Article…

  • Rising rejection rates amid demand drop reveal truckload capacity exodus

    Photo: Jim Allen – FreightWaves Chart for the week: Contract Load Size Indicator, External Bid Size Indicator – USA Sonar: CLAV.USA, OTRI.USA Carriers are accepting the same load volumes as they were in April 2023, near the theoretical limit of the last downturn in the freight market. Denial rates (the…

  • Tax Authority confirms higher vehicle tax rates for 2025

    In line with the Ministry of Finance’s previous announcement, the Israel Tax Authority officially announced today that the purchase tax rate on electric vehicles will be 45% as of January instead of the current rate of 35%. At the same time, the maximum limit to which the tax benefit will…

  • Ethereum Funding Rates Hit Multi-Month Highs, But Is A Correction On The Horizon?

    Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, recently showed strong upward momentum, surpassing $4,000. It is worth noting that their price rise was accompanied by a significant rise in their funding ratios, a crucial measure that reflects sentiment in the futures market. metric, Analyzed According to CryptoQuant analyst ShayanBTC, it…

  • Bitcoin Traders Retain High Leverage Amidst Decline In Funding Rates – Details

    After reaching the $100,000 level, Bitcoin suffered a sudden price collapse on Friday resulting in an estimated price loss of 7%. During this decline, permanent asset financing rates in derivatives markets took a hit. However, traders may maintain sufficient leverage to strongly influence price fluctuations. Bitcoin’s short-term outlook is uncertain…

  • As Bitcoin Hits $100,000, Analysts Warn Of Potential Pullback Amid High Funding Rates

    Bitcoin recently made headlines by breaching the $100,000 barrier for the first time, a feat that has contributed to increased trading and strategic hedging activity among investors. According to Bloomberg a reportThis increase has prompted some traders to seek protection against potential price declines, as demand for put options –…

  • Toronto home sales rise as interest rates fall

    Article content Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area rose 40 per cent in November from a year earlier, as lower borrowing costs drew more buyers into the market. Article content TRREB said the benchmark home price fell 1.22 percent annually to $1,061,700, a much slower rate of decline compared…

  • College acceptance rates rise, and most schools take in most students

    It’s the season when high school seniors rush to prepare their college applications before the December deadlines, even though those seeking early admission have already sent in their applications. But as they stress which schools will accept them, students can take some comfort in one direction: Overall, it’s getting easier…

  • Ethereum Funding Rates Hit Key Bullish Level, Price Surge Ahead?

    Similor Valeti is a cryptocurrency writer specializing in journalism and content creation. While he began writing on a variety of topics, Similor soon found a knack for dealing with the intricacies and intricacies of the interesting world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Semilore is attracted to the efficiency of digital assets…

  • Ethereum Funding Rates Hit Key Bullish Level, Price Surge Ahead?

    Similor Valeti is a cryptocurrency writer specializing in journalism and content creation. While he began writing on a variety of topics, Similor soon found a knack for dealing with the intricacies and intricacies of the interesting world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Semilore is attracted to the efficiency of digital assets…

  • FOMC Cut Rates by 0.25% As Expected in November Decision

    The Fed cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 4.50-4.75% at its November meeting, noting that inflation had “made progress” toward its goals. FOMC policy details: The target federal funds rate was lowered by 0.25% to a range of 4.50-4.75%. Adjusting the interest…

  • Bank of England cuts rates to 4.75% as inflation cools and economic pressures ease

    The Bank of England cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.75%, its second cut this year as inflationary pressures begin to ease and economic data point to a slowdown in wage growth. The nine-member Monetary Policy Committee voted in favor of the cut, following a steady trend in…

  • RBA Holds Rates Steady, Staying Hawkish on Elevated Inflation Risks

    As expected, RBA The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept interest rates unchanged at 4.35%. In November. The Reserve Bank of Australia acknowledged that headline inflation has fallen sharply due to lower fuel and energy prices, but warned it could rise again as the cost of living declines. Core inflation,…

  • RBA Holds Rates Steady, Staying Hawkish on Elevated Inflation Risks

    As expected, RBA The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept interest rates unchanged at 4.35%. In November. The Reserve Bank of Australia acknowledged that headline inflation has fallen sharply due to lower fuel and energy prices, but warned it could rise again as the cost of living declines. Core inflation,…

  • Federal Reserve is set to cut rates again while facing a hazy post-election outlook

    Breadcrumb links PMN BMN Business Article writer: Associated Press Christopher Rugaber Published on November 3, 2024 • 4 minutes read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. FILE – Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference…