Singapore’s mortgage costs are rising — but some buyers are shrugging off higher rates
Blocks of condominiums in Singapore. The rising cost of borrowing is unlikely to have a major impact on Singapore’s property…
China reports third-quarter GDP grew by 3.9%, beating expectations
Shipping containers sit in stacks at the Zhangjiagang Port on October 21, 2022. Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING…
Unemployment rate falls to 3.5% in September, payrolls rise by 263,000 as job market stays strong
Job growth fell just short of expectations in September and the unemployment rate declined despite efforts by the Federal Reserve…
From the Fed to Europe’s currency crisis, here’s what’s behind this selloff in financial markets
Stocks fell sharply, bond yields rose and the dollar strengthened Friday as investors heeded the Federal Reserve’s signal that its…
Fed raises rates by another three-quarters of a percentage point, pledges more hikes to fight inflation
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised benchmark interest rates by another three-quarters of a percentage point and indicated it will…
Fed expected to hike rates by three-quarters of a point again, but its forecast may matter most
It’s not what the Federal Reserve does, but what it says it could do in the future that will be…
Can Someone Change Your Address Without Your Knowledge?
No one ever expects to be a victim of identity theft. But the unfortunate truth is that it happens more…
European Central Bank raises rates by 75 basis points to tackle soaring inflation
The ECB announced a second consecutive interest rate rise to combat red-hot inflation. Daniel Roland | Afp | Getty Images…
How Can I Find Out If Someone is Using My Social Security Number?
As the threat of identity theft continues to rise yearly, it’s important to watch out for signs that someone is using…
China’s consumer and factory data miss expectations in July
Employees working on an air-conditioner production line at a Midea factory in Guangzhou, China. Jade Gao | AFP | Getty…
Danger ahead: The U.S. economy has yet to face its biggest recession challenge
A person removes the nozel from a pump at a gas station on July 29, 2022 in Arlington, Virginia. Olivier…
Payrolls increased 528,000 in July, much better than expected in a sign of strength for jobs market
Hiring in July was far better than expected, defying multiple other signs that the economic recovery is losing steam, the…
Fed hikes interest rates by 0.75 percentage point for second consecutive time to fight inflation
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday enacted its second consecutive 0.75 percentage point interest rate increase as it seeks to tamp…
Another hot inflation report and the start of earnings season make for a challenging week ahead
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, June 29, 2022. Source: NYSE Consumer inflation data and the start of the…
Stocks stage big comeback Tuesday with S&P 500 finishing slightly higher after erasing 2% loss
Stocks staged an afternoon rally on Tuesday as concerns about a possible recession in the U.S. weighed on investor sentiment…
Recession fears flare and June jobs report looms as jittery markets head into third quarter
Investors are greeting the third quarter with greater trepidation about a recession, and that makes next Friday’s June jobs report…
Don’t get ‘sucked back in’: Fund manager says investors should learn from past bear markets
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., June 22, 2022. …
Russia’s ruble hit its strongest level in 7 years despite massive sanctions. Here’s why
Russian one ruble coin and Russian flag displayed on a screen are seen in this multiple exposure illustration photo taken…