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US Car Owners Drowning In Debt: Underwater Crisis Deepens, Delinquency Rates Rise

U.S. car loan market is facing a challenge with rising interest rates & falling vehicle values. Borrowers are in a precarious position as their debt value is higher than car's market value. Auto loan debt is the third-largest consumer debt, & delinquency rate is at a record high.

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Federal Reserve Official Cautions Markets On Premature Interest Rate Cut Expectations

Senior Fed official cautions markets may be anticipating too early rate cuts. Fed's December 'dot plot' indicated median preference for federal funds rate at 4.6%, implying reduction of 75 basis points. Market sentiment leans towards rate cuts, but Fed Chair Powell acknowledged possibility of rate reductions.

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US Stocks Mark 7th Week Of Gains, Nasdaq Moves Closer To All-Time Highs: What’s Driving Markets Friday?

U.S. stocks are poised to close their seventh consecutive week of gains, marking their longest winning streak since October 2017. In Friday’s session, the S&P 500 index hovered around the flatline at 1 p.m. in New York, while the Nasdaq 100 rose by 0.4%, getting closer to retesting their all-time highs.

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US Stocks Eye 7-Day Winning Streak As Mortgage Rates Fall Below 7%, Yields Tumble: What’s Driving Markets Thursday?

It’s shaping up to be a positive Thursday on Wall Street, with risk sentiment remaining robust after the Federal Reserve effectively opened the door to rate cuts in 2024.

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