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Mortgage rates drop despite bond market turmoil: Why rates may rise again in coming weeks

India, Aug. 21 -- Mortgage rates fell slightly last week despite a big jump in bond market volatility. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.65% this week through Wednesday, down from 6.67% a ... Read More


Costco dividend rises: Why a $10,000 investment pays only $61 yearly

India, Aug. 20 -- Costco has raised its dividend, but the payout remains relatively modest for income-focused investors. The retailer increased its quarterly dividend by about 13.1%, from $1.30 to $1.... Read More


Walmart gets $2.9 billion tariff refund: How it plans to use the money

India, Aug. 20 -- Walmart has reported a massive $2.9 billion tariff refund, making it the largest tariff refund reported by a major US company so far. The money is being returned to Walmart for tarif... Read More


S&P 500 jumps 10.2% in first half of 2026: What history says could happen next

India, Aug. 20 -- The S&P 500 had a strong start to 2026. The index gained 10.2% on a total-return basis during the first half of 2026, putting it among a group of years when strong first-half gains w... Read More


Bitcoin breaks $70,000: Why Treasury move could push BTC toward $75,000 next now

India, Aug. 20 -- Bitcoin moved above $70,000 for the first time in more than two months, showing that more investors are buying the cryptocurrency again. Bitcoin rose more than 3% to above $71,500, i... Read More


Can Treasury control US bond yields? Why Bessent's buyback move may only offer temporary relief

India, Aug. 20 -- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has taken a new step to bring down long-term US government bond yields. The Treasury said it will at least double the amount of long-term Treasury... Read More


Moderna stock drops 12% after 177% surge: Here's what Wall Street says about MRNA

India, Aug. 20 -- Moderna shares fell about 12% in pre-market trading on Thursday, one day after the stock jumped 177%. The drop came even after Moderna and Merck announced a major success in their ca... Read More


Why is Bitcoin rising after the US Treasury doubled bond buybacks? What it means for BTC, crypto and inflation

India, Aug. 19 -- Bitcoin jumped sharply after the US Treasury announced a major increase in its bond buyback operations. BTC rose about 6% after the announcement, while the broader crypto market also... Read More


Mortgage rates hold at 6.77% as homebuyers face high costs and mortgage demand falls

India, Aug. 19 -- Mortgage rates stayed unchanged last week, giving homebuyers and current homeowners little reason to contact lenders or make a move. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage rem... Read More


US Treasury doubles debt buybacks to support bond market as yields surge: What it means

India, Aug. 19 -- The US Treasury Department said on Wednesday that it will more than double the size of its government debt buybacks. The move comes as the bond market is facing heavy pressure and Tr... Read More