The numbers: The leading indicators of the U.S. economy fell in December for the 21st month in a row, but a…
Economy
By Sudip Kar-Gupta PARIS (Reuters) – European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday that the ‘hardest and…
The numbers: U.S. mortgage applications inched up in the latest week as some buyers waded back into the process of…
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress must raise spending on a food assistance program for low-income women…
The numbers: Sales of newly built homes in the U.S. jumped in December as falling mortgage rates sparked home-buying interest.…
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Japan continues to set itself apart…
U.S. mortgage rates rose to the highest level in six weeks, but have stayed well below 7%, offering some stability…
By Ariba Shahid KARACHI (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund’s board has approved a roughly $700 million loan for Pakistan under…
The numbers: U.S. pending home sales shot up in December as falling mortgage rates brought buyers back into the market.…
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) -The positive correlation between U.S. stocks and bonds is the strongest in years, if…