Weak mortgage demand could get a big boost as Ukraine crisis causes interest rates to drop sharply
Mortgage demand fell last week as rates rose, but that may all change this week as rates drop again, and sharply.
Companies added 475,000 jobs in February, better than expected, ADP says
Companies added 475,000 positions for the month, better than the Dow Jones estimate for 400,000.
Fed Chair Powell notes ‘highly uncertain’ Ukraine impact, but says rate hikes are still coming
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell still sees rate hikes coming but noted that the Russia-Ukraine war has injected uncertainty into the outlook.
Jobless claims total 215,000, fewer than expected; productivity rises 6.6%
Initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled 215,000, the lowest total since the beginning of the year.
‘War can never be the answer’: Russia’s wealthy elite speak out against Putin’s invasion
As Europe and the U.S. ratchet up sanctions on Russia, some of Vladimir Putin's ultra-wealthy inner circle have spoken out against his invasion of Ukraine.
How to score a tax write-off for 2021 donations to charity if you don’t itemize deductions
Single taxpayers can claim a tax write-off for cash gifts up to $300 and married couples filing together may get up to $600 in 2021....
The 10 stock and bond funds with the biggest Russia exposure
A handful of stock and bond funds have above-average exposure to Russia. Some have taken big hits due to Western sanctions aimed at crippling Russia's...
Kevin O’Leary: Consider this factor first when deciding to buy or lease a car
If you're in the market for a new vehicle, one of the biggest decisions you'll need to make is whether to lease it or buy...
Why Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger was a guest at President Biden’s State of the Union address
Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger is choosing big domestic chip manufacturing investments over short-term shareholder rewards, and he has a big fan: President Biden.