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Indian rupee at 94.94 per dollar as oil shock threatens bonds and inflation outlook
India's currency and government bond markets face another difficult week as elevated crude oil prices and the Federal Reserve's approaching policy decision test recent RBI stabilisation measures.
Is climate risk turning home insurance into a mortgage and property-value problem?
Evidence from the United States, United Kingdom and Australia suggests physical climate risk is spreading beyond insurance premiums into property values, mortgage access and bank credit exposure. The emerging financial question is whether insurability is becoming part of what determines a home's liquidity and value.
US inflation rises to 3.7% as gasoline prices surge 9.1% in September
U.S. consumer inflation climbed to 3.7% in September, with gasoline prices rising 9.1% in one month and 34.2% over the year. Energy is driving much of the pressure, but shelter and core inflation remain important. The Federal Reserve now faces a more complicated decision at its October meeting.
Lisa Cook faces November 5 White House hearing over disputed mortgage allegations
Donald Trump has established a White House committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, setting a hearing for November 5, two days after the congressional elections. The action follows a Supreme Court ruling requiring procedural safeguards before removing a central bank governor. Cook denies wrongdoing and is preparing to contest the allegations.
US job growth slows to 29,000 as July payrolls are revised into contraction
US employers added only 29,000 jobs in September as earlier payroll figures were revised lower, including a revised 10,000-job contraction in July.
Gold falls below $4,250 as oil rebound lifts October Federal Reserve rate-hike bets
Gold has fallen about 1.5% as higher oil prices revive US inflation concerns and traders increase bets on another Federal Reserve rate hike in October.
Japan signals readiness for another joint US yen intervention after currency falls past 158
Japan says its currency-intervention framework with the United States remains active as the yen falls beyond 158 per dollar despite the Bank of Japan’s latest rate hike.
CNN poll finds economy and Iran war dominating voter concerns ahead of US midterms
A new CNN poll shows the economy and Iran war dominating US voter concerns. See what inflation, mortgage rates and finances mean for the midterms.
Fed’s first rate hike in three years signals a tougher era for mortgages, bonds and AI investment
The Federal Reserve’s first rate hike in three years is pushing borrowing costs higher. Find out why mortgages, bonds and AI investment are affected.
Indian rupee near 96 per dollar as RBI liquidity drain fuels October rate-hike speculation
The Indian rupee is trading close to â‚ą96 per dollar as oil prices, Federal Reserve tightening and RBI liquidity withdrawals increase pressure on bonds.