Highest Rates in More Than a Month
Mortgage rates moved higher on Wednesday despite only a modest increase in oil prices. The latter is currently a part of any conversation about interest rates as higher energy costs have fueled inflation expectations. Higher inflation begets higher rates, all else equal.
But rates take other cues,
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Read MoreCanada interest rates: what to expect amid rising oil prices and global uncertainty
The Bank of Canada is expected to announce its next interest rate decision on Wednesday, 18 March, with economists watching closely to see whether borrowing costs will change.
According to reports, the central bank last held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent in January. The rate has remained unchanged since October 2025.
Read MoreWhat All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security in 2026
Millions of retired Americans today get benefits from Social Security. And once you retire, those monthly paychecks could become a financial lifeline for you as well.
Whether you’re retired or not, it’s important to know that Social Security could be in for a big change in less than a decade. And it’s not a positive one.
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Read MoreDow Jones futures fall over 400 points on rising oil prices, inflation fears
US futures have dropped on Thursday after another volatile trading session on Wall Street as oil prices continue to rise, stoking fears of inflation, and amidst continued uncertainty over the future timeline of the ongoing war in West Asia.
Futures linked to the Dow Jones are down nearly 450 points, while those linked to the S&P 500 are also down 50 points.
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Read MorePowell called these 13 lawmakers as DOJ opened criminal probe
In the week after the Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the central bank head called 13 lawmakers.
The calls, listed on Powell’s public calendar for January, were all 10 to 15 minutes in length. The Fed chair spoke with lawmakers from both chambers of Congress and from both sides of the aisle.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Is Figma’s Stock a Falling Knife or a Hidden Bargain?
It didn’t take long for Figma to go from Wall Street’s darling to one of its biggest disappointments.
After a blockbuster debut this summer, the stock has been sliding steadily, leaving many early investors deep in the red. But is the sell-off a warning sign, or has the market simply overreacted?
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Figma grew revenue 41% year over year and turned a $178 million cash burn into $62.5 million in positive operating cash flow,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is SoFi The Next Fintech Powerhouse?
SoFi Technologies has evolved far beyond its origins as a student loan refinancer. Today, it’s a full-fledged digital financial platform offering everything from brokerage accounts to mortgages, all through a single app.
That simplicity and accessibility have made SoFi a go-to brand for Millennials and Gen Z, who increasingly prefer managing their finances entirely online.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
UPS Stock Is Sinking But This Dividend Giant May Be Poised for a Comeback
United Parcel Service may be a household name, but lately, its stock performance has left investors anything but comforted.
UPS started 2025 on the back foot. In the first quarter, revenue slipped slightly, margins were underwhelming, and earnings per share were up just 4% year-over-year. What’s more telling? U.S. daily delivery volumes were down by around the same amount.
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