Construction spending increased 0.4% in September from the previous month, as a housing shortage is boosting new construction, though high interest rates may hamper further gains.
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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rate At 22-Year High
The Federal Reserve kept steady pressure on inflation and the economy Wednesday, as officials wait to see what further effects high borrowing costs will have on the economy.
Markets Climb at Midday Ahead of Fed Decision as Private Payrolls Rise Less Than Expected
U.S. equities were higher at midday on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 after a report showed private sector hiring missed estimates and ahead of the Fed’s decision on interest rates.
Top Shipping Stocks for Q4 2023
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, Kirby, and Seacor Marine Holdings are the top performers for value, growth, and momentum, respectively.
Present Value Excel: How to Calculate PV in Excel
Learn what present value (PV) and future value (FV) are and how to calculate present value in Excel given the future value, interest rate, and period.
Will Rite Aid’s Rally Be Enough to Break Its Downtrend?
Rite Aid shares moved sharply lower in after-hours trading only to open higher on Thursday following mixed first quarter results.
Can You Automatically Roll Over a CD When It Expires?
Most CDs will automatically roll over at maturity. But be sure to check the rate you will be paid for the new CD because it could be lower than the previous one.
Why Market Watchers Care More About The Treasury Than The Fed This Week
The U.S. Treasury’s unveiling of its refinancing plans, scheduled for Wednesday, likely will steal the attention of market participants, even as the Federal Reserve gets set to announce its latest interest rate decision.
What Are the Pros and Cons of Gift Cards?
Physical and digital gift cards have their plusses and minuses. Learn about protection in case of loss, monitoring spending, and wasted small balances.
Personal Loan Rates & Trends, Week of Oct. 30, 2023
Personal loan rates moved up to 21.13% this week, adding 9 basis points since last week when the average personal loan rate stood at 21.04%.