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Real estate groups urge Fed to stop rate hikes amid housing crunch

Major real estate industry groups have called upon Fed regulators to cease further interest rate increases in order to stabilize the strained housing market. Yahoo Finance’s Dani Romero breaks down the letter the MBA, NAR, and NAHB sent to Fed Chair Jerome Powell and what impact these rate hikes are having on the U.S. housing market. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your […]

The race to find a new House Speaker intensifies

The GOP candidate forum takes place today behind closed doors as Republicans scramble to elect a new House Speaker. The urgency behind the vote by secret ballot has intensified as the Israel-Hamas conflict escalates and another potential government shutdown looms. Former Rep. Joe Crowley (D-NY) joins Yahoo Finance anchor Akiko Fujita to discuss the increasing urgency for Congress to get its act together. Crowley affirms: “It’s incumbent upon all in our U.S government to stay steadfast and support the state, and get our acts together as soon as possible to give them the aid they [Israel] need to exist.” For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here […]

Geopolitical tensions could spark defensive investing: SoFi strategist

While geopolitical conflicts historically give rise to market uncertainty, investors may have a few more concerns about how to keep their money safe. SoFi Head of Investment Strategy Liz Young joins Yahoo Finance Live to break down how geopolitical events — like the Russia-Ukraine War and Hamas’ attacks on Israel — can impact the economy and investors’ choices. “These events are never what they seem at first blush,” Young notes, who expects investors to rush into utilities, bonds, and gold over geopolitical uncertainties. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo […]

Alibaba, JD.com stocks higher as China prepares for new stimulus round

Shares of Alibaba (BABA) and JD.com (JD) are higher in early trading as China is preparing for a new round of stimulus to support the country’s economy, according to a report from Bloomberg. Yahoo Finance’s Brad Smith and Seana Smith discuss the news and what it means for China. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb #youtube #alibaba #yahoofinance About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance […]

RFK Jr to run as an Independent, Rep. Kevin McCarthy says he’s willing to return as Speaker

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. decided to abandon his run in the Democratic primary and will instead run as an independent candidate. Now both Democrats and Republicans are worried as to how this decision could swing voters away from either candidate during the election, potentially favoring one over the other. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Ca.) made comments during Hugh Hewitt’s syndicated radio program that he was willing to be reinstated as Speaker of the House if that’s what Republican lawmakers want. Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Rick Newman joins the Live show to discuss the latest headlines in U.S. politics. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch […]

AI and the software revolution: What investors need to know about this technology

Yahoo Finance’s Tech Editor Dan Howley examines how AI is transforming the next generation of products that are causing a software revolution, privacy and labor concerns, plus the impact on society with this evolving technology that is here to stay. Big Tech companies Google, Microsoft, and Apple are leading the charge with new developments in software that are helping to create futuristic products with the goal of boosting sales. Howley also breaks down what investors need to know about AI and how they should navigate this space. #youtube #Google #Microsoft #Apple Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio […]

Israel-Hamas conflict adds new layer of uncertainty to markets, Strategist says

A series of deadly attacks between Israel and Hamas pressured the broader markets Monday as investors raised concerns about escalating geopolitical tensions and fears of a wider conflict. Tematica Research CIO Chris Versace joins Yahoo Finance Live to make sense of the market’s reaction. The Israel-Hamas conflict is “another layer of uncertainty that the market’s dealing with,” Versace says, listing off multiple labor strike movements, the economic narrative behind the Fed’s next interest rate move, and upcoming CPI and PPI data prints as other market-moving events. “[There’s] a lot of uncertainty coming into this week, but even more so as we start the week off,” Versace notes. For more expert […]

2023 Housing market is more like the 1980s, not 2008: BofA economists

Bank of America (BAC) economists say that today’s housing market is reminding them more of the 1980s, not what the U.S. saw in the 2008 financial crisis. The similarities the economists point to include high inflation and high interest rates. However, there is one key difference between the market of today and the market of 40 years ago. Yahoo Finance’s Dani Romero explains what it is in the video above. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management […]

UAW members at Mack Trucks go on strike after rejecting agreement

On Sunday, autoworkers at Volvo’s (VOLCAR-B.ST) Mack Trucks decided to join picket lines. Four thousand workers cast their votes against a tentative agreement, opting instead to strike across plants in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Maryland. Yahoo Finance’s Pras Subramanian breaks down the details, giving insights on all ongoing UAW strikes. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb #youtube #yahoofinance #UAW About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance […]

Israel at war with Hamas: US moving warships to the region

The Israeli defense minister has imposed a complete blockade on the Gaza Strip, disrupting the flow resources to over 2 million people. This action follows a surprise attack by Hamas fighters on Israel. So far, there have been more than 1,200 casualties in the conflict. Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Rick Newman discusses the potential repercussions in the Middle East and the impact on the United States as they are allies with Israel. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, […]