Nasdaq hits rally price target – here’s the problem! Market afternoon (video)

Nasdaq hits rally price target – here’s the problem! Market afternoon (video)

After US producer prices were lower than expected, the Nasdaq in particular rose sharply – reaching the downtrend channel and thus the price target for recovery from the sell-off! The markets are now expecting a 0.5% interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve in September – so they may be too optimistic. But there … Read more

Trump wants a say in setting interest rates

Trump wants a say in setting interest rates

Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told reporters he wanted a say in setting interest rates. Trump said he had “made a lot of money” and had a better instinct than the Fed. Trump has been critical of the performance of the Fed and Jerome … Read more

What mistakes you should avoid when investing money

What mistakes you should avoid when investing money

In view of the many uncertainties and an unhealthy demographic development, private provision for emergencies or old age is essential. Time and again, stock investments are touted as such. But the stock markets are currently going downhill. Safe investments are in demand. But some supposedly profitable investments on the Internet can turn out to be … Read more

Yen’s “carry trade” causes stock market crash: But what is it?

Yen’s “carry trade” causes stock market crash: But what is it?

Market experts say the unwinding of the so-called “carry trade” with the Japanese yen is weighing on stock markets. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon The unwinding of the global yen carry trade is putting pressure on stocks. In recent years, investors in Japan have borrowed at low interest rates to invest in higher-yielding assets. The Bank of Japan’s … Read more

Federal Reserve – US central bank: Key interest rate cut possible in September – Economy

Federal Reserve – US central bank: Key interest rate cut possible in September – Economy

At its meeting on Wednesday, the Federal Reserve left the key interest rate at its highest level in more than 20 years, with a range of 5.25 to 5.5 percent. Several interest rate cuts in 2024 – or none at all Powell emphasized that arguments for a reduction had already been discussed. At the same … Read more

The US actual property market is broke for everybody – besides the ultra-rich

The US actual property market is broke for everybody – besides the ultra-rich

The US actual property market. Graphics: Zasabe – Freepik.com Houses within the US are as unaffordable as they have been within the Eighties. Mainly, the US actual property market is damaged for everybody however the ultra-wealthy. One cause for that is the excessive rates of interest. Regardless of a slight decline, the Mortgage rates of … Read more

Swiss National Bank Interest Rate Cut Leads to Soaring Saron Mortgage Refinancing Costs: Analysis and Best Financing Strategies

Swiss National Bank Interest Rate Cut Leads to Soaring Saron Mortgage Refinancing Costs: Analysis and Best Financing Strategies

The interest rate cut by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) on March 21 does not hide the fact that the refinancing costs for the Saron mortgage have gone through the roof in the last two years. ‘ gone. In April 2022, the main interest rate for the Saron was less than 0.75 percent before the … Read more

Installment Loan Interest Rates Drop Below 7% in February: Banks Expect Further Decline

Heidelberg. Borrowing money becomes cheaper. In February, the average interest rates for installment loans fell below the 7 percent mark for the first time since June 2023. This is shown by a current analysis by Verivox. As a bank survey conducted by the comparison portal among its cooperation partners in the installment loan business showed, … Read more

The Raiffeisen Group: Opportunities for Growth in the Swiss Mortgage Market – Exclusive Interview with Roland Altwegg

The Raiffeisen Group: Opportunities for Growth in the Swiss Mortgage Market – Exclusive Interview with Roland Altwegg

The Raiffeisen Group is the market leader in the Swiss mortgage business. Nevertheless, Roland Altwegg, Head of Products & Investment Services at Raiffeisen Switzerland, knows where there are still opportunities for growth. With finews.ch he spoke about the outlook for the real estate market. Mr. Altwegg, how do you currently assess the mortgage market for … Read more