US mortgage rates moved just a smidge higher this week, as reported by Freddie Mac, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage ticking up from 6.65% to 6.67% while the 15-year mortgage rate inched up to 5.83%. Yahoo Finance senior housing reporter Claire Boston highlights the latest mortgage rate data and trends in US rent prices. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.
GLD offers a pure play on the gold price, while GDX invests in gold mining companies. Gold miners often outperform physical gold during bull markets.
The energy sector (^GSPE) has outperformed the broader market (^GSPC) year to date from optimism around US President Donald Trump's second term. University of Houston energy fellow Ed Hirs tells Brad Smith and Madison Mills that Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' rhetoric is not only unlikely to come to fruition but would also likely be harmful to the US oil industry if it did. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here.
Market downturns can be both terrifying and opportunistic for investors because while some see drops as a reason to panic, others view them as a chance to buy assets at a discount. Still, investing during a market decline is not without risks, especially when using high-risk strategies like leveraging ETFs or betting heavily on a continuous downturn. One Reddit user has sparked a lively debate with his very aggressive approach to the current market. The poster, in his 30s with nearly $1 million
Mortgage applications fell by 6.2% in the week ending on March 14, as reported by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Yahoo Finance senior housing reporter Dani Romero comes on Wealth to comment on how elevated mortgage rates are still weighing on prospective homebuyers and what they mean for long-term affordability challenges. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.
Morgan Stanley (MS) is reportedly planning a 2–3% staff reduction — about 2,000 layoffs — in an effort to trim costs. Catalysts host Madison Mills and StockBrokers.com director of investor research Jessica Inskip discuss the details and explore the outlook for the financial sector. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here.
Turkish assets fell sharply Wednesday, after police detained Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The lira weakened more than 3% against the dollar. It was on pace to settle at a new record low, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
Today's FOMC statement will include a new dot-plot to map out where the Fed sees future moves, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell will give his customary press conference.
As one of the top-tier precious metal miners, Barrick Gold (GOLD) seems like a solid investment at first glance. The stock exhibits strong financial performance; EBITDA rose 30% last quarter, gold production is increasing while key projects like Pueblo Viejo advance ahead of schedule. While circumstances are indeed picking up for GOLD stock, the relative underperformance compared to gold itself is rather conspicuous. With gold working its way back into investor considerations, the sector stands
US housing starts rose 1.5 million in February, an 11.2% increase from the revised January data. US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum look to form a joint task force to identify federal land where affordable housing can be built upon. National Association of Realtors (NAR) deputy chief economist and vice president of research Jessica Lautz sits down with Wealth host Brad Smith to expand upon what this proposed task force could do and where it could face pushback. She also touches on climate concerns aroun insurance coverage and inventory expectations for the spring homebuying season. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.