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
Gold (GC=F) June futures opened at $4,538.90 a troy ounce on Tuesday, down 0.4% from Monday’s closing price of $4,557.50. The price of gold rose in early trading. The price of gold continues to respond to headlines about the Iran war. The yellow metal showed some strength on Tuesday after President Trump was reportedly ready … 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
Find out which banks offer the best rates. Money market accounts (MMAs) can be a great place to keep your money if you’re looking for a relatively high interest rate along with cash and terms. Unlike traditional savings accounts, MMAs often offer better returns, and may offer check-writing privileges and access to debit cards. This … Read more
Home buying contracts for home buyers rose to three months in February, according to figures from the Bank of England. About 62,584 mortgages were approved for home purchases in February, marking the highest monthly number since November 2025, when 64,501 approvals were made. Repossessions, which hold the amount to be repaid only through a different … 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
Monday starts quietly, with no major economic events planned for the FX market. For now, the focus remains on the development of the conflict in Iran. The only other important event on Monday is Fed Chair Powell’s participation in a moderated discussion at Harvard University in Massachusetts, which will include questions from the audience. While … Read more
Mickey Lyons is waiting to book his next vacation – at least until the prices drop. “I can’t believe I’m saying this,” said the 53-year-old Detroit resident. “But I’m thinking of driving across the border to Windsor, Ontario, and taking a 12-hour train ride to Montreal rather than deal with the airport hassles.” Lyons is … Read more
Weekly Examiner, March 30, 2026 Last week loss indicates a weak market condition that is increasing as major pressures begin to build. Although investors are focused on the price from high energy prices, the biggest risk is the impact of global growth if prices remain high. There are already early signs that high energy costs … Read more
(Bloomberg) — U.S. employment likely rose in March after one of the biggest contractions in wages since the pandemic, extending a series of erratic numbers. Economists estimate 60,000 jobs were added in the month following a decline of 92,000, according to a Bloomberg poll ahead of Friday’s report. The unemployment rate appears stable at 4.4%. … Read more