The disparity between the average rates for two and five-year fixed-rate mortgages has narrowed, hitting a two-year low, reports financial website Moneyfacts.
As of January’s start, the average rate for a two-year fixed mortgage stood at 5.48%, a mere 0.23 percentage points above the five-year fix, which averaged 5.25%.
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US stock futures rose across the board on Tuesday as investors took in the first of two key inflation reports this week, which showed prices rose less than expected in December. Also in focus was a report that the incoming Trump administration could hike tariffs more gradually to ease inflationary pressures.
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U.S. producer prices increased moderately in December, but that is unlikely to change views that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates again before the second half of this year amid labor market resilience.
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The Los Angeles Lakers have shown solid form in the 2025 season, working tirelessly to secure their position in the playoffs. With LeBron James at the helm, the team has shown resiliency, especially in key games against top contenders. James’ leadership both on and off the court has been crucial, guiding a balanced squad that combines veteran experience with emerging talent.
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Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors in the stock market, has built a portfolio worth Rs 82 lakh crore, showcasing his investment acumen. At 92, the veteran investor has selected his son, Howard Buffett, to succeed him as the head of Berkshire Hathaway.
After several years of careful consideration,
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Has Warren Buffett given up on the stock market? Not entirely. Sure, the legendary investor has been a net seller of stocks for eight consecutive quarters and could extend that streak. However, Buffett is still buying at least a few stocks for Berkshire Hathaway‘s portfolio.
Buffett bought 10 stocks in all of 2024 (excluding buybacks of Berkshire’s shares).
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A dark-horse candidate may have the clearest path to become Wall Street’s most-valuable public company.
Change is perhaps the only certainty on Wall Street. Due to factors such as innovation, competition, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcies, and legal judgments, the puzzle pieces that make up the largest publicly traded companies are constantly in flux.
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Steven Jon Kaplan says signs of a bubble are not just in tech stocks
The previous version of this story gave an incorrect date for the Beige Book’s release.
Most discussion of whether there’s a market bubble is entered around the technology sector. But investors may want to look further afield.
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