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30-Year Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly Amid Volatility

30-year mortgage rates dip slightly to 6.87%, but remain close to 6.9%. Despite volatility in bond markets, rates have been stuck in a narrow range, impacted by inflation data and Fed rate cuts assumptions.

SailPoint IPO Raises $1.38 Billion as Cybersecurity Makes Return to Public Markets

SailPoint (SAIL) raised $1.38 billion in its Nasdaq IPO, valuing the identity management tech firm at $12.6 billion. The company expects revenue growth of 41% in 2025, but is still operating at a loss.

Q4 Earnings Highlights: Bowlero (NYSE:BOWL) Vs The Rest Of The Consumer Discretionary Stocks

Q4 Earnings Highlights: Bowlero, VF Corp, Apple, CBRE, 1-800-Flowers Earnings results for Bowlero, VF Corp, Apple, CBRE, and 1-800-Flowers reveal mixed Q4 performances in the consumer discretionary sector.

India-US Trade Talks: Energy, Other Issues Could Offset Tariffs

India's PM arrives at the White House to discuss tariffs, but energy, personal connections, and non-tariff barriers could soften Trump's stance.

US Stocks Rise as Tariffs Looming, Inflation Heats Up

US stocks rebound on Trump's tariff announcement, hotter inflation data

Coffee Prices Surge, Impacting Consumer Wallets

Coffee prices are soaring, with futures up 30% year-to-date and consumer prices rising as well. The surge is due to climate issues impacting production in top exporters like Brazil and Vietnam, as well as rising shipping and labor costs. Some companies are considering price hikes, while others are shielded by hedging strategies.

30-Year Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly Amid Market Volatility

30-year mortgage rates continue to hover around 6.87%, despite recent volatility in bond markets. While rates are slightly lower than the year-to-date high of 7.04%, they remain well above the sub-4% rates seen in recent years. Experts predict that rates will likely stay elevated due to inflation concerns and the Federal Reserve's reluctance to lower interest rates. Mortgage applications for home purchases remain depressed due to the higher rates.

January Wholesale Prices Rise More Than Expected

Wholesale prices in the US rose by more than expected in January due to higher food and energy costs, limiting progress on inflation ahead of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

Greentown Sells First Offshore Dollar Bond Since 2023 for Refinancing

Chinese property firm Greentown China Holdings Ltd. priced a $350 million bond to refinance offshore debt, the first dollar note sold by a major Chinese property firm since 2023.

Egg Prices Hit Record Highs

Egg prices have hit a record high and are expected to continue rising due to an outbreak of avian flu that has decimated laying hen flocks. Despite the wholesale price of eggs reaching $8.15 a dozen, grocery stores are keeping prices lower to attract shoppers and maintain market share. Retailers are employing strategies such as limiting purchases, offering loyalty discounts, and reducing promotions to offset their losses. However, with egg demand remaining strong and the supply gap widening, it is likely that prices will continue to increase.