DUK Benefits From Confident Consumers and Low Interest Rates

After rising the previous week, interest rates fell back again last week, but consumers were not enthused......»»

The Fed signaled that interest rate could be on the way but the benefits for borrowers may be limited. Bank customers could see savings rates fall......»»

Stocks ended higher Wednesday, adding to strong week-to-date performance as the market grew even more confident that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates this year to reignite an economy wounded by trade battles......»»

Stocks ended higher Wednesday, adding to strong week-to-date performance as the market grew even more confident that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates this year to reignite an economy wounded by trade battles......»»

Typically, falling interest rates are a positive for business and consumers, as the cost of borrowing drops dramatically. Home refinancing has jumped as mortgage rates are near the lowest levels in........»»

The proposal could have some major unintended consequences......»»

The Federal Reserve this week will likely reinforce a theme that has cheered consumers and investors since the start of the year: No interest rates hikes are likely anytime soon......»»

Mortgage interest rates are decidedly lower than a year ago, and home shoppers are buying, but most are wealthier consumers buying pricier homes......»»

TD Ameritrade's (AMTD) fiscal Q2 results reflect benefits from improved volatility and rising interest rates. TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation AMTD reported earnings per share of 73 cents in second-quarter fiscal 2018 .....»»

U.S. Bancorp's (USB) Q1 results reflect benefits from rising interest rates and improved lending scenario, along with strong ca.....»»

A healthy economy can be a dangerous thin.....»»

Pantheon Macroeconomics The amount of new credit issued in the UK suddenly went sharply negative in Q1, Consumers also abruptly increased the.....»»

Consumers, who are already being squeezed by rising interest rates (even as the return on their cash deposits remains anchored near zero), are facing another potential constraint on their already limited purchasing power. And that constraint .....»»

A fresh pile of evidence this week is certain to show the U.S. economy is still strong and that it’s a great time to find a job. But what that really means is the cost of borrowing for consumers and businesses is going up again soon......»»

Rising Interest Rates Cutting A Lifeline For Consumers.....»»

U.S. stock index futures rose ahead of the open on Thursday, as investors grow confident that higher interest rates are underway......»»

U.S. stock index futures rose ahead of the open on Thursday, as investors grow confident that higher interest rates are underway......»»

Borrowing costs for consumers have risen as the Federal Reserve continues to tighten monetary policy, with interest rates on home, auto and credit-card loans reaching multiyear highs in recent months......»»

The Federal Reserve did not raise interest rates Wednesday, but did set the stage for a September hike. That gives consumers time to firm up their finances......»»

The Federal Reserve did not raise interest rates Wednesday, but did set the stage for a September hike. That gives consumers time to firm up their finances......»»