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The central bank cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 10% in December. Minutes hint the bank will consider 50-basis-point cuts going forward.
China's Central Bank Suspends Purchase of Treasury Bonds in Open Markets
China's central bank has suspended the purchase of treasury bonds in open markets after the country's long-term yields hit fresh lows in recent weeks on policy easing hopes.
L.A. wildfires to cost insurers more than $20 billion. Three companies are likely to foot most of the bill.
The fires, which are still not under control and have killed at least five people, are likely to cost more than $50 billion in overall losses, the analysts said. Late Thursday, Accuweather pinned the ...
Why these ETF bets in stocks and bonds may pay off in 2025, according to BlackRock
BlackRock's pro-risk stance in early 2025 would favor an overweight to equities in a traditional portfolio comprising 60% stocks and 40% bonds, said Kristy Akullian, the giant asset manager's head of ...
L.A. wildfires have caused more than $135 billion of economic loss - and counting
The weather-forecasting media company said Thursday it's already one of the worst wildfire episodes in California history, creating economic losses ranging from $135 billion to $150 billion, including ...
8 Undervalued Stocks That Just Raised Dividends
Amid a roller-coaster end to 2024 for the stock market, dividend-paying stocks continued to lag the broader market. However, ...
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Why Trump's tariffs may bring worse-than-expected price hikes to consumer electronics
But the report points out that either way, "across the board, the tariffs will cause significant price increases for U.S. consumers" and that laptops and tablets are likely to jump in price by 46%-68% ...
University of Maryland Medical System to Receive $301 Million From Bond Sale
The Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority plans to sell $301 million of municipal bonds for the University of Maryland Medical System.
IPC Indice de Precios Y Cotizaciones Ends 0.35% Higher at 49807.96 — Data Talk
The IPC Indice de Precios Y Cotizaciones is up 173.70 points or 0.35% today to 49807.96 --Off 15.17% from its record close of 58711.87 hit Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 ...
S&P/TSX Composite Index Ends 0.09% Higher at 25073.36 — Data Talk
The S&P/TSX Composite Index is up 21.68 points or 0.09% today to 25073.36 --Largest two-day point and percentage gain since Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 --Off 2.41% from its record close of 25691.80 hit ...
CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index Lost 2.20% to $91859.54 — Data Talk
CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index is down $2069.26 today or 2.20% to $91859.54 --Lowest 4 p.m. level since Nov. 26, 2024, when it traded at $90982.08 --Worst three day stretch since the three days ending ...