As of 8:30 a.m. ET today, oil was trading at $111.10 per barrel (using Brent as a benchmark, which we’ll get into in a moment). That’s 16 cents lower than yesterday morning and an increase of $37.69 last year. The price of oil per barrel % Change The price of oil yesterday $111.26 -0.14% The … Read more
The certificate offers the highest deposit rates up to 4.20% APY (annual yield) from March 30, 2026. With the Federal Reserve cutting its federal funds rate three times by 2025 and many banks cutting their CD and savings rates in response, investing in CDs now while rates are still high could be a smart move. … Read more
The current average refinance rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.68%, according to data from popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you’re a homeowner hoping to refinance your mortgage for a lower rate or perhaps find home equity, read on to see refi interest rates for different types and terms. You can also … Read more
In February, the US economy lost 92,000 jobs. Unemployment rose to 4.4%. Economists expected moderate growth. Instead, job losses were concentrated in construction, manufacturing, restaurants, administrative services and health care. But a serious crisis is not a bad month. It’s a structural change that’s been in the works for years. The workforce is shrinking – … Read more