Warren Buffett on the difference between investing in real estate and the stock marketBoth purchases were small, and he says so himself. He tells the stories anyway, because between them they contain everything he knows about...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
As mortgage rates hit a 2-year high above 7%, here’s the updated mortgage rate forecast and why US homebuyers are pulling backThe cost of borrowing money to buy a house in the United States just crossed a critical psychological line. For the first time since May 20...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
US 30-year mortgage rate tops 7%, hits 2-year highThe average 30-year mortgage rate reached 7.12%, its highest since May 2024, marking a significant increase. This rise follows the recent F...
23 Sep, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Mortgage Rate Forecast: As current 30-year US mortgage and refinance interest rates shift unexpectedly, major market forecasts reveal whether locking in today or waiting could save homeowners thousands this yearCurrent 30-year US mortgage rates and refinance rates: Borrowers navigating the housing market in late September 2026 face borrowing costs ...
23 Sep, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
America in focus: Affordability concerns rise as Fed hikes key rate, mortgage rate reaches nearly 7%The US economy remained in focus as inflation, borrowing costs and consumer spending has been shaping the outlook for households and busine...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.13 PM 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
US Fed Rate Hike: What it means for your money and investmentsThe US Federal Reserve’s quarter-point rate hike could raise borrowing costs for credit card and adjustable-rate mortgage borrowers while b...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Why does the US bond selloff matter for global markets?15 Sep, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Subhash Chandra’s Zee pledge saga: How promoter leverage turned growth ambition into a debt trapSubhash Chandra’s Essel Group expansion was fuelled partly by borrowing against pledged Zee shares, with personal guarantees adding to the ...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Why are global bond yields surging to multi-decade highs?Global government borrowing costs are reaching multi-decade highs as inflation persists. Bond yields in major economies like the United Sta...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
US Treasury yields are rising — Why does it matter?Rising U.S. government bond yields are driving up borrowing costs across the board, directly affecting households, businesses, and governme...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
America In Focus: Key inflation gauge remains high; Fed's Warsh signals rate hikes may be neededKey inflation gauges remained elevated last month, showing persistent cost pressures for Americans. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signa...
29 Aug, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed rate hits a three-week high as homebuyer demand weakensMortgage rates have edged higher, reaching their highest point in three weeks. This increase is adding pressure to the already sluggish U.S...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
America in focus: Fed officials eye higher rates; unemployment claims fallFederal Reserve officials consider higher interest rates if inflation persists. Mortgage rates have eased slightly but remain higher than l...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
US Stock Market: Treasury steps in to curb rising long-duration bond yieldsThe US Treasury has doubled planned buybacks of longer-dated bonds to at least $4 billion per operation, seeking to ease liquidity pressure...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Why rising Treasury yields are becoming a growing risk for the US economyA sell-off in U.S. Treasuries has pushed yields higher, raising borrowing costs for households, companies and the federal government. Highe...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Vishal Garg, Indian-origin Better CEO who fired 900 employees on Zoom in 2021, sacked 5 years later; here's whyVishal Garg, the Indian-American entrepreneur, has been removed as chief executive of Better Home & Finance. The company's board cited conc...
16 Aug, 2026, 09.48 AM IST