Tag: Financial services
Next Week: Trade balance, Fed policy meeting, consumer credit
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming Next week.OUT OF BALANCEThe Commerce Department releases its latest monthly...
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the fifth straight week, returning to its highest level since early...
A key manufacturing index in China turned positive in October after months of contraction
BEIJING -- A closely watched survey on manufacturing in China has edged into positive territory after months of contraction, the government statistics agency...
Stock market today: Asia shares decline as investors await earnings, US elections and economic data
TOKYO -- Asian shares mostly declined Thursday as investors grappled with uncertainty ahead of the United States presidential election on Nov. 5.Japan's benchmark...
Russia's central bank raises interest rate to 21% to fight inflation boosted by military spending
MOSCOW -- Russia’s central bank on Friday raised its key interest rate by two percentage points to a record-high 21% in an effort...
Asian stocks are mostly higher, while Japan's Nikkei falls ahead of weekend election
HONG KONG -- Asian stocks were mostly higher Friday aside from in Japan, where investors were awaiting the outcome of an election on...