Market is ‘ready’ for Fed tapering: Mohamed El-Erian
Queens College Cambridge President Mohamed El-Erian on Treasury Secretary Yellen welcoming higher interest rates.
Manchin pushes back against Dem-only infrastructure bill as bipartisan negotiations crumble
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is resisting growing pressure from his fellow Democrats to go it alone on President Biden's proposed $2.3 trillion tax and spending plan, even as infrastructure negotiations between the White House and a coalition of Republicans ran into a wall this week.
Janet Yellen: Interest rates may need to rise to ensure ‘economy doesn't overheat’
Inflation fears are beginning to rise, and now Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said interest rates may need to rise in order to combat that risk.
Global economy poised for strongest post-recession growth in 80 years, World Bank says
The global economy is on track to grow at the fastest post-recession pace in 80 years, thanks to steady – but uneven – vaccine distribution, the World Bank said in a new report released Tuesday.
When will families receive the advanced child tax credit? The dates you need to know
Parents can expect to receive some extra cash beginning on July 15, when the IRS will start distributing the expanded child tax credit authorized under President Biden's coronavirus relief plan.
Two Carnival ships get CDC approval to resume passenger sailings out of US
Two Carnival Corp. cruise ships have received approval to start restricted passenger sailings out of the U.S., a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spokeswoman told The Wall Street Journal.
Kudlow: Secretary Yellen 'proud of herself' for raising taxes on American-owned businesses
Larry Kudlow discusses how partisanship is going to affect the United States economy and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's negotiations on the world stage on “Kudlow.”
Stock futures trade mixed after lackluster session
U.S. equity futures are trading mixed ahead of Wednesday's opening bell.
Today's 10-year mortgage refinance rate drops back down to 2% | June 7, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 7, 2021, which are trending down from last Friday
Fixed-rate student loan refinancing rates end May near historical lows
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly
Getting a mortgage is getting easier than ever
The past year brought many hardships to the housing market as home prices skyrocketed and inventory was hard to come by. Getting a mortgage – even for a firsttime home buyer – was not among these hardships, however. In fact, securing a home loan got much easier in 2020.
Need to lower your car insurance? Here’s how to do it
If you’ve ever had sticker shock when opening your car insurance bill, you’re not alone. Car insurance payments can creep up for a variety of reasons — a low credit score, hits to your driving record like accidents or moving violations, or even just an increase in property crimes in your area.
Homebuyers looking for a down payment shouldn't dip into these accounts
More lenders require a 20% down payment to qualify for the best mortgage rates. Using these money accounts to buy a home can cause unexpected financial stress.
Larry Kudlow: 'Do not underestimate the V-shaped recovery'
Larry Kudlow discussed the May jobs number Friday on “Kudlow,” saying not to “underestimate the V-shaped recovery.”
G7 nations reach historic deal to tax big multinationals
A group of the world's richest nations reached a landmark deal on Saturday to close cross-border tax loopholes used by some of the world's biggest companies.
Biden's minimum corporate tax rate plan could boomerang for US
The Biden administration’s proposal for a minimum corporate tax rate as part of its infrastructure plan could have unintended consequences, economists say.
Big Tech reacts to G7 minimum tax rate deal: 'Significant first step'
Big Tech may face some of the most significant impact of a proposed 15% minimum corporate tax rate that members of the Group of Seven, or G7, meeting in London agreed to support on Saturday.
States rebound from bleak forecasts to pass record budgets
Just a year ago, the financial future looked bleak for state governments as governors and lawmakers scrambled to cut spending amid the coronavirus recession that was projected to pummel revenue.
US economy 'roughly' at pre-pandemic levels as America winning war with COVID: Bank of America CEO
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan believes that the United States is "starting to win the war" against COVID-19, with the economy reaching "roughly" pre-pandemic levels.
GameStop earnings, Colonial Pipeline hearing and inflation data top week ahead
GameStop earnings, Apple's developer conference, and a hearing on the Colonial Pipeline hacking are among the big events that will capture investor attention in the coming week.