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Rates are mixed this July 4 holiday

According to average rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, the current 30-year fixed rate fell by 4 basis points to 6.40%, the 15-year fixed rate was unchanged at 5.86%, and the 5/1 ARM rose by 6 basis points to 6.52%….

Up to 4.10% APY return

See which banks are currently paying the highest CD rates. If you’re looking for a secure place to store your savings, a certificate of deposit (CD) may be a great choice. These accounts often provide higher interest rates than traditional…

‘Green’ July off to a solid start

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $61,492.99 on Friday, July 3, 2026, up 2.5% from Thursday’s opening price. The value of bitcoin rose to $61,853.72 by 8:45 a.m. ET. Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $1,698.37 on Friday, up 5.6% from Thursday’s opening price….

Rates mostly higher again today

According to the Zillow lender marketplace, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose by 8 basis points to 6.44% today, Friday, July 3, 2026. The average 20-year fixed rate increased by 4 basis points to 6.26%. The 15-year fixed rate was…

UAE Rewrites Offshore Oil Pricing To Capture Asian Markets

Previously, we reported that Abu Dhabi’s flagship crude, Murban crude, has rapidly risen to prominence, with Murban crude futures having rapidly evolved from a regional benchmark into a primary global pricing standard. Known for its high API gravity and low…

Blackstone’s QTS terminates Digital Gateway data center project in Virginia

July 2 (Reuters) – Blackstone’s QTS said on Thursday it had terminated its planned ‌Digital Gateway data center project in Virginia ‌and withdrawn the associated filings after years of planning ​and regulatory review. The data center operator has faced years…

Stock Indexes Settle Mixed as Chipmakers Retreat

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed unchanged, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +1.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.61%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) fell -0.25%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) fell…

Solana’s Price Jumps 5% On Governance Announcement

Solana’s Price Jumps 5% On Governance Announcement The price of Solana (CRYPTO: $SOL) is up 5% on July 2 after a formal onchain governance system was introduced for the cryptocurrency.  The system, called “Solana Governance Proposals,” enables validators with at…

BofA Names Snowflake Inc. (SNOW) Among Top U.S. Stock Ideas For Q3

Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:SNOW) is one of the 10 Best SaaS Stocks to Buy According to Reddit. On July 1, BofA Securities named Snowflake as one of its Top U.S. stock ideas for the third quarter of 2026, according to a…

Stock Indexes Turn Mixed as Chipmakers Sink

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up +0.10% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.85%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.92%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.08%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26)…