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3+ hour, 34+ min ago  (879+ words) The'S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.62%,'the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI)'(DIA) is up +0.67%, and the'Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.75%.' June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are up +0.61%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are up +0.74%. However, stock…...

1+ hour, 54+ min ago  (884+ words) Wednesday, March 25, 2026 76" Today's Paper By Lucia Mutikani / Reuters WASHINGTON >> U.S. import prices increased by the most in four years in February as energy costs surged in anticipation of conflict in the Middle East, adding to signs that inflation is poised to…...

14+ min ago  (345+ words) The NZD/USD pair fell to the 0.5800 region, remaining under pressure as the US Dollar (USD) stays firm amid geopolitical uncertainty and elevated yields. The Greenback continues to draw support from rate differentials and safe-haven demand, particularly as uncertainty resurfaced…...

5+ hour, 31+ min ago  (333+ words) Asset manager Kivah Advisors sees market upside from a West Asia ceasefire, but HDFC Bank and Indian IT firms face significant AI and regulatory pressures. Ceasefire Hopes Spark Market Optimism The prospect of a durable ceasefire in West Asia is…...

1+ hour, 20+ min ago  (177+ words) "In this moment of acute geopolitical uncertainty, we're seeing pretty elevated volatility in the Treasury market," said Vail Hartman, U.S. rates strategist at BMO Capital Markets. "The auction results speak to the idea that even though valuations are compelling, it's not…...

13+ hour, 31+ min ago  (204+ words) Currency Markets Pause Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions'Devdiscourse Currency Markets Pause Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions Currency markets remained steady on Wednesday as traders warily observed U.S. efforts to negotiate peace with Iran. The U.S. dollar strengthened slightly, with the euro stable and the British pound…...

12+ hour, 59+ min ago  (575+ words) Buy-to-let mortgage lending has risen 20% as UK landlords continue investing despite incoming tax and regulatory changes. Buy-to-let mortgage lending has increased by more than 20% over the past year, signalling continued confidence among UK landlords despite significant tax and regulatory changes…...

13+ hour, 15+ min ago  (420+ words) Buy-to-let lending increased by more than 20% in 2025 despite upcoming regulatory and tax changes facing landlords, according to research from Benham and Reeves. Analysis of Bank of England data found that an estimated "25bn of buy-to-let mortgages were issued in 2025, a 20.2% increase…...

17+ hour, 27+ min ago  (666+ words) March 25, 2026 " 3:17pm It took a war in the Middle East and another interest rate rise to push real estate prices to a tipping point, but it looks like house price gains in our two major capitals have run out of puff....

1+ hour, 43+ min ago  (151+ words) The Dow rose 0.9%, the S&P 500 climbed 0.7%, and the Nasdaq 100 advanced 0.8% on Wednesday as emerging reports of a 15-point US peace proposal delivered to Tehran fueled hopes for a diplomatic end to the Middle East conflict. This rebound was supported…...