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FRANKFURT, Germany | Interest rates could stay lower for longer in Europe

FRANKFURT, Germany —Jan 21, 2019—Multiple threats stalking Europe’s economy mean the European Central Bank could keep interest rates at rock-bottom levels longer than expected, extending skimpy returns for savers — but supporting indebted companies and governments with low borrowing costs. Speculation about a possible longer path to the first rate increases in Europe since 2011 … Continue reading FRANKFURT, Germany | Interest rates could stay lower for longer in Europe →

Real Estate News

South Carolina Realtor® Mike Hill Brings in Buyers with Spring Selling Tips

  MYRTLE BEACH, S.C./ JANUARY 16, 2019 (STL.News) Spring is widely regarded by real estate professionals as the best time of year to sell a home. “In spring, buyers come out in force due to increased inventory, warmer weather, more daylight hours and the ability to use tax refund checks as down payments,” said Hill. … Continue reading South Carolina Realtor® Mike Hill Brings in Buyers with Spring Selling Tips →

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Power Broker Louise Phillips Forbes Shares Her Real Estate Predictions for 2019

  NEW YORK/ JANUARY 04, 2019 (STL.News) Louise Phillips Forbes Makes Her Predictions for 2019 Interest Rates Will Continue to Climb This moment in time is a Call-to-Action for both Buyers and Sellers: If you are upgrading, buy now and get more today than less tomorrow. If you are a first-time buyer, lock-in a rate … Continue reading Power Broker Louise Phillips Forbes Shares Her Real Estate Predictions for 2019 →

Business

NEW YORK | US stocks claw back some of their big losses; oil slides

NEW YORK— U.S. stocks climbed Tuesday morning, putting at least a temporary halt to the steep market losses that circled the globe in prior days. Asian markets sank sharply earlier in the day, but European markets were mixed. The price of crude oil continued its sharp slide, and investors are waiting to hear from the … Continue reading NEW YORK | US stocks claw back some of their big losses; oil slides →

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NEW YORK | Stocks turn higher as markets remain volatile; oil drops

NEW YORK  — U.S. stocks remained volatile Monday as the market took a dive in early trading only to erase those losses later and end slightly higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost as much as 507 points in early trading before ending with a gain of 34. Energy companies fell as the price of … Continue reading NEW YORK | Stocks turn higher as markets remain volatile; oil drops →

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla | ‘Thank you President T’: Trump tweets as holiday break ends

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump congratulated himself for falling oil prices . He chided the Federal Reserve over interest rates . He claimed Central American countries are trying to dump “certain people” into the United States. Trump’s Florida holiday stay came to an end Sunday with a visit to his golf club … Continue reading WEST PALM BEACH, Fla | ‘Thank you President T’: Trump tweets as holiday break ends →

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. | Trump aims tweet at migrant caravans as holiday break ends

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.— President Donald Trump is ending his Thanksgiving break in Florida in the same way he began it — tweeting and spending time at his golf course. Trump is congratulating himself for falling oil prices, tweeting “thank you President T,” and admonishing the Federal Reserve over interest rates. He’s calling on Mexico … Continue reading WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. | Trump aims tweet at migrant caravans as holiday break ends →

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FRANKFURT, Germany | Eurozone central banker suggests rates could stay low longer

FRANKFURT, Germany — The head of the European Central Bank indicated a first interest rate increase could be postponed if unexpected trouble strikes the 19 countries that use the euro as their currency. Mario Draghi warned in a speech Friday the current economic expansion remains “resilient” as unemployment continues to fall and consumers remain willing … Continue reading FRANKFURT, Germany | Eurozone central banker suggests rates could stay low longer →