U.S. Mortgage Rates Hit 7-Week Low Despite Continued Weak Demand
US mortgage rates hit 7-week low at 6.31%, but demand stays weak as applications fall to a 3-month low despite cheaper borrowing.
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US Futures Steady After S&P 500 Closes at Record High Amid Interest Rate Uncertainty
US futures steady after S&P 500 record close; strong GDP data fuels rate pause bets, but rate cut timing remains uncertain amid year-end optimism.
Wall Street Rebounds: S&P 500 Hits 7-Week High Driven by Tech Stocks
S&P 500 hits 7-week high, led by tech stocks, after strong US economic data; Fed may delay rate cuts as growth remains robust.
US Stocks Continue Rally Led by Tech Sector as S&P 500 Nears Record Highs
US stocks rallied, led by tech gains, as S&P 500 nears record highs; gold, oil rose, and investors eye Fed policy and corporate results.
Wall Street Opens the Week Higher Driven by Energy and AI Stocks
US stocks rose, led by energy and AI shares; S&P 500 up 0.4%. Nvidia, Tesla gained, Microsoft, Apple fell. Investors await key economic data.
US Stock Futures Open Week Higher on Tech Optimism
US stock futures rise on tech optimism, with S&P 500 up 0.88%. Investors eye GDP data and potential 'Santa Claus Rally'.
Wall Street Ends Week Strong Amid AI Momentum and Tech Gains
U.S. stocks rose sharply, led by tech gains and AI momentum; Oracle and Micron surged, while Nike fell over 11% due to weak revenues.
US Stock Futures Rise on Rate Cut Hopes and Oracle Deal
US stock futures rise on rate cut hopes; Oracle's TikTok deal boosts tech stocks, while Nike faces pressure after weak earnings.
Positive Signs for Canadian Economy: Retail Sales Surge and Home Prices Stabilize in November
Canada's economy shows signs of recovery with a 1.2% retail sales increase and stabilized home prices in November.
Canada: Sectoral Agreements with the US 'Unlikely' Before USMCA Review
Canada's PM Carney says quick US sectoral agreements on tariffs are unlikely, deferring to the USMCA review next year.
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