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Certificates of deposit (CDs) have seen rates rising even more, despite major banks lowering the rates on theri savings accounts.  As of August 5, 2026, the best 12-month CD rates…

High-yield savings account rates held steady and even increased going into August. With the Fed holding rates steady, banks are using this opportunity to capture savers. As of August 3,…

Bitfire Research on how the Fed’s hawkish hold, easing rate-hike odds, and a 257% July surge in Bitfire OTC volume are shaping the crypto market’s near-term outlook. Investorideas.com (www.investorideas.com newswire)…

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Contract signings fell in all four regions, reversing spring’s annual gains and signaling softer closings ahead. Pending home sales fell 5.4 percent in June compared to May and fell 0.3…

Mortgage applications suffered another setback last week as rising interest rates dragged down demand for home loans, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. For the week ending on July 10, MBA’s Market…

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The US Federal Reserve held its first meeting with new Chair Kevin Warsh from Tuesday (June 16) to Wednesday (June 17) as a US-Iran peace deal is on the table…

I wanted to note down some market observations that can be fleeting. If I do not, then it will be a chore to revisit and gather them again. You can…