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newstribune. com > news > 05/04/2026 > interest-rates-and-stock-movements

Interest rates and stock movements | Jefferson City News-Tribune

3+ hour, 4+ min ago  (436+ words) In a world filled with eye-catching headlines, social media, and an overwhelming stream of information, it is difficult to pinpoint what drives movements in investment portfolios. From financial uncertainty, weakening dollar, global pandemics, inflation and most recently, oil restrictions and…...

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newstribune. com > news > 04/24/2026 > commentary-the-triumph-of-economic-freedom

COMMENTARY: The triumph of economic freedom? | Jefferson City News-Tribune

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (504+ words) Prices rise. People blame capitalism. President Donald Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates. My socialist mayor wants to freeze rents. Elizabeth Warren wants politicians to decide what prices are "excessive." So I was surprised to see economist Donald…...

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newstribune. com > news > 04/29/2026 > stocks-close-lower-on-renewed-ai-growth-worries

Stocks close lower on renewed AI growth worries | Jefferson City News-Tribune

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (358+ words) NEW YORK -- U. S. stocks closed lower on Tuesday, backing away from record closing highs as renewed concerns over the artificial intelligence boom weighed on technology stocks days before five of the sector's most high-profile companies were due to post quarterly results....

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newstribune. com > news > 03/31/2026 > powell-says-fed-can-wait-and-see-how-war-affects

Powell says Fed can "wait and see" how war affects inflation | Jefferson City News-Tribune

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (707+ words) CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday said the U. S. central bank can wait to see how the Iran war affects the economy and inflation, noting policymakers typically look through shocks such as those from higher oil prices. "We…...

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newstribune. com > news > 01/16/2026 > bilts-new-credit-cards-will-feature-10-percent

Bilt's new credit cards will feature 10 percent interest rate | Jefferson City News-Tribune

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (85+ words) NEW YORK (AP) -- Fintech giant Bilt announced an overhaul of its credit cards on Wednesday, which notably will include an introductory rate on all card users' interest rates at 10 percent for one year. .. Bilt's new credit cards will feature 10 percent…...

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newstribune. com > news > 12/15/2025 > commentary-how-trump-can-help-accelerate

COMMENTARY: How Trump can help accelerate Argentina's economic comeback | Jefferson City News-Tribune

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (132+ words) President Donald Trump and Argentine President Javier Milei have a special relationship. Each is engaged in a crusade to make his respective country's economy great again. Trump was all-in on helping Milei win his elections earlier this year, and has…...

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newstribune. com > news > 04/09/2026 > wall-street-stocks-close-sharply-higher-thanks-to-us-iran-ceasefire

Wall Street stocks close sharply higher thanks to US-Iran ceasefire | Jefferson City News-Tribune

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (619+ words) NEW YORK " U. S. stocks closed sharply higher on Wednesday after a last-minute, two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran lifted investor sentiment. All three major U. S. stock indexes surged at the opening bell, muscled higher by a broad relief rally…...

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newstribune. com > news > 04/02/2026 > mortgage-rates-jump-to-657-percent-highest-since-august

Mortgage rates jump to 6. 57 percent, highest since August | Jefferson City News-Tribune

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (487+ words) The interest rate on the most popular U. S. home loan jumped last week to its highest level since August, as rising oil prices fueled inflation fears and drove up yields on the Treasury bonds that lenders widely use as benchmarks for…...

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newstribune. com > news > 04/01/2026 > kcs-affordable-housing-rules-havent-worked-would

Kansas City's affordable housing rules haven't worked: Would mayor's new plan be better? | Jefferson City News-Tribune

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (1744+ words) KANSAS CITY, Missouri -- As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift. City officials are…...

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newstribune. com > news > 03/26/2026 > mortgage-rates-hit-highest-point-since-october

Mortgage rates hit highest point since October | Jefferson City News-Tribune

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (90+ words) Mortgage rates hit highest point since October'Jefferson City News Tribune Mortgage rates hit highest point since October The interest rate on the most popular U. S. home loan surged by the most in 11 months last week to the highest since October as…...