Written by Foreclosure activity climbed in three-quarters of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas in the first half of 2010, compared with the same period a year ago, but declined in some of the nation’s hardest-hit regions, according to data released Thursday. READ MORE »
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Crude Oil Rises on Port Closures, Speculation of Growth in U.S.
Oil traded little changed near a five-month high in New York after U.S. service companies expanded faster than forecast and an industry report showed gasoline inventories declined the most since May 2009. READ MORE »
Treasury 30-Year Yield Near Week Low as Buyers Seek Longer Debt
Treasury 30-year yields were near the lowest level in a week as investors sought longer maturities because they offer more yield than shorter ones. READ MORE »
Stocks’ week of reckoning arrives
The wait is almost over.
After a two-month rally in the stock market, some investors are about to see if they get what they wished for: more Republicans in Congress and lots of cheap money. READ MORE »
Dollar Declines as Gain in Stocks on Fed Outlook Revives Demand for Risk
The dollar erased its increase versus a basket of currencies including the euro and yen as an advance in stocks on the prospect of more easing by the Federal Reserve revived demand for assets related to economic growth. READ MORE »