Mortgage rates today September 25: 30-year rises above 7.4%, 15-year climbs to 6.647% - here’s what borrowers need to know and why mortgage rates are going higherMortgage rates today September 25: Mortgage rates have risen significantly, with the average 30-year purchase mortgage now standing at 7.47...
25 Sep, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
US stocks face rate-hike jitters as investors assess Fed's policy pathUS stocks face renewed volatility as investors assess the Federal Reserve’s rate-hike path and its impact on economic growth and corporate ...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
VCs work up an appetite for new-age kitchen startupsInvestors say kitchen brands are witnessing the premiumisation trend seen in categories such as beauty, mattresses, furniture, and home app...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Fed Governor Michael Barr signals more rate hikes needed to tame inflationFederal Reserve Governor Michael Barr announced that additional rate hikes may be necessary to manage inflation. He indicated that while ec...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Whirlpool of India stock soars 20% to hit upper circuit on promoter stake sale buzzWhirlpool of India shares surged 20% to hit the upper circuit at Rs 865.35 after reports indicated promoter Whirlpool Mauritius may sell it...
23 Sep, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Social Security COLA 2027: 10 states where retirees will get the biggest benefit hikeThe announcement of Social Security's cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2027 is expected soon. Projections indicate a potential increase...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | 2-year bonds attractive, long end risky: Apoorva Javadekar’s fixed-income playbookWhile the recent rise in yields may make short-tenor bonds more attractive, the long end remains vulnerable to global rate pressures and do...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Bitcoin price today: How did BTC USD hit $86,000 after $999 million Bitcoin ETF inflow defied Fed rate hike and CLARITY act failure?Bitcoin has surged to $86,000, continuing its upward trajectory despite the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike. The influx of near...
23 Sep, 2026, 02.18 AM IST
Psychology says people who keep postponing appliance maintenance may be falling into a predictable mental trapPutting off an AC service does not reveal someone’s personality on its own. The delay may have a straightforward explanation: servicing cou...
21 Sep, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Bangladesh raises fuel prices by up to 17% amid global oil price surgeBangladesh has raised fuel prices by up to seventeen percent. This move piles fresh pressure on consumers and businesses already struggling...
21 Sep, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
India’s young consumers are giving Samsung’s AI appliance bet a big boostSamsung sees significant AI appliance growth in India, driven by younger consumers. Connected Samsung appliances in India saw a nearly nine...
20 Sep, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
BoJ has room to accelerate rate hikes as inflation pressures build: ReportJapan is witnessing a surge in underlying inflation, driven by escalating producer prices and wage growth. While government subsidies are c...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Checkout financing may get festive boost as electronics turn costlierProducts such as mobile phones, laptops and consumer durables have become costlier, partly due to an AI-driven rise in memory chip costs. W...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Nebius hikes AI cloud prices again as demand for computing power soarsDemand for computing capacity to train and run AI models is surging; rival CoreWeave said earlier in the day that it is signing contracts a...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
US mortgage rates brush 7%, weighing on buyers, sellers and further straining a bleak housing marketUS mortgage rates have climbed close to 7%, putting further pressure on an already sluggish housing market. The average 30-year fixed mortg...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
India’s festive demand hits 5-year high: From cars and ACs to TVs, apparel and quick commerce, retailers expect a bumper Navratri-Diwali seasonConsumer demand in India has reached a five-year high during the initial festive period, with sales growth recorded across home appliances,...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.42 AM IST
Brands turn to localisation, product cuts to protect festive marginsBrands are trying to protect festive-season demand from rising input costs by increasing localisation, using alternative materials, simplif...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.23 PM IST