Depending on who you are, sinking stocks, oil prices and loan rates may help or hurt
The turbulence that's roiling financial markets is punishing stock investors, raising worries for major U.S. companies and will likely produce even punier returns for savers.
Average 30-year US mortgage rates fell to 4.12 percent; 15-year loan at 3.3 percent
Average U.S. mortgage rates fell for the third straight week, making it more affordable to borrow to buy a home.
Global stocks lower after Wall Street edges down, World Bank cuts Asian growth forecast
Global stocks were mostly lower Tuesday after Wall Street edged down and the World Bank trimmed its Asian growth forecast.
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage dips to 4.19 percent; 15-year loan at 3.36 percent
A key long-term U.S. mortgage rate dipped this week, the second drop after a large increase two weeks ago.
Yields on Irish bonds fall to record lows after credit upgrade, forecasts of solid 2014 growth
Yields on Ireland's government bonds have fallen to record lows following a ratings upgrade, a stunning turnaround for a country that faced bankruptcy in 2010.
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage slips to 4.12 percent; rate on 15-year loan 3.24 percent
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates declined this week, approaching their lows for the year.
Treasury Yields Slide After Fed Delays Taper
U.S. Treasury bond yields slipped Wednesday afternoon following the Federal Reserve’s decision to delay scaling back its bond-buying program.
Stock market opens lower after weaker-than-expected US growth late last year
U.S. stock indexes edged slightly lower in early trading Friday after the U.S. economy slowed more sharply than expected in the final three months of 2014.
Euro sinks to 9-year low over Greece doubts while Asian stocks mostly gain
The euro sank to a nine-year low Monday as new doubts surfaced about Greece's commitment to the common currency bloc.
World stock markets lower as global recovery concerns prompt flight to safety
World stock markets were lower Monday, shrugging off robust Chinese trade figures as investors exited riskier assets after concerns resurfaced about the global economic outlook.
US stocks head lower on renewed concerns about global growth outlook; oil slumps
U.S. stocks are heading lower on Tuesday amid renewed worries about the outlook for global growth.
Positive earnings surprises from Priceline and others send US stocks higher in early trade
U.S. stocks are rising in early trading, shaking off a three-day slump, as the latest round of company earnings news brought several positive surprises.
Asian stock markets little changed as Greek negotiations cloud strong US retail, jobs data
Asian stock markets were little changed Friday as lack of progress in bailout negotiations between Greece and its creditors dampened the positive impulse from upbeat U.S. retail and jobs data.
US stocks climb in early trading as investors cheer encouraging unemployment data
U.S. stocks climbed in early trading Thursday, snapping a three-day losing streak.
Deutsche Bank Shares Slump After Surprise 4Q Loss
Deutsche Bank shares tumbled following a surprise 4Q loss due to a steep drop in debt trading revenues, heavy litigation and restructuring costs.
Judge rules that Mamtek CEO committed fraud to obtain almost $1.3M from bond funds
A federal judge has ruled that former Mamtek CEO Bruce Cole committed fraud to obtain almost $1.3 million from bond funds that were to be used to build an artificial sweetener plant in Moberly.
McGraw Hill's 3Q Results Top Views on S&P Growth
Strength at Standard & Poor's helped drive McGraw Hill to a third-quarter beat and prompted management to raise its outlook.
S&P Demotes Ratings of Barclays, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank
The ratings firm cited tougher regulation, fragile global markets and Europe's weak economy.
AP source: Bank of America agrees to pay between $16B and $17B in Justice Department deal
A person familiar with the matter says Bank of America has agreed to pay between $16 billion and $17 billion to settle an investigation into its sale of mortgage-backed securities before the financial crisis.
U.S. Government Bond Yields Rise on Fed Comments
U.S. government bond yields rose Wednesday as Federal Reserve officials offered the latest signal of an interest-rate increase next month.







