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Current CD Rates: Where to Find the Best Offers

Shop around for the best CD rates today. Historically, longer-term CDs offered higher interest rates than shorter-term CDs, but today the opposite is true. Today, the highest CD rate 4.35% APY, offered by LendingClub on its 10-month CD. See our top picks for the best CD accounts available today!

Published on: February 15, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC

ECB's Panetta: U.S. tariffs unlikely to impact Eurozone inflation

ECB policymaker Fabio Panetta says higher U.S. tariffs on European exports are unlikely to impact Eurozone inflation, with the main risk being medium-term inflation falling below the 2% target.

Published on: February 15, 2025, 11:00 AM UTC

Wall of Worry: Stock Market Anxieties Linger Despite Record Highs

Investors should be wary of a complacent market and emerging risks, such as a trade war, government spending deficit, and China's real estate crisis. Despite near-record S&P 500 levels, the "wall of worry" includes potential triggers like bond yield spikes, valuations concerns, and technical sell signals.

Published on: February 15, 2025, 03:00 AM UTC

Asset Managers Jump Into Bitcoin ETFs as Cryptocurrency Soars

Institutional investors boosted allocations to U.S. bitcoin ETFs in Q4 2024 amid a 47% surge in the cryptocurrency's value. The State of Wisconsin Investment Board doubled its holdings, while Tudor Investment Corp, Mubadala Investment Co., Hunting Hill Capital, and other financial firms increased their exposure.

Published on: February 15, 2025, 01:00 AM UTC

Treasury Yield Bet Points to 5% Threshold and Potential Stock Sell-Off

Options traders bet on a 10-year Treasury rate of 5% within five weeks, potentially triggering a stock sell-off amid US debt and inflation concerns.

Published on: February 15, 2025, 01:00 AM UTC

Oil Holds Near $75 as US Weighs Iran Sanctions, Trade War

Oil prices fluctuate amid concerns over US tariffs and supply implications from stricter Iran policy. WTI and Brent crude futures decline after gains, with trade war fears weighing on demand.

Published on: February 15, 2025, 12:01 AM UTC

Meta Extends Record Winning Streak to 20 Days, Up 26% YTD

Meta Stock Continues Winning Streak; Outpaces Tech Peers

Published on: February 15, 2025, 12:01 AM UTC

Bond Yields Fall on Weak Retail Sales, Reviving Fed Cut Bets

Bond yields declined as weak retail sales raised expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, leading to a rally in Treasuries and a decline in the dollar. The S&P 500 hovered near record highs, while company-specific factors have been driving stock movements more than macro factors.

Published on: February 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC

Oil Retreats as Supply Worries Clash With Trade War Fears

Oil prices fluctuate amid concerns over retaliatory US tariffs and supply disruptions from US sanctions against Iran. Despite supply concerns, the threat of a trade war dampens price gains.

Published on: February 14, 2025, 11:02 PM UTC

Nvidia's Latest Equity Disclosures Spark Wild Stock Swings

Nvidia's latest equity holdings sent shockwaves through the markets, with WeRide soaring 83.46% on a new stake, while Serve Robotics plunged 39.4% on a position closure.