A ‘case for raising’ rates was made at June Fed meeting, minutes show

Minutes Item 1 – Welcome The Governor began the meeting by thanking attendees for joining and reminding participants of the purpose of these meetings. The Governor made clear that the MPC would be in listening mode, and that the meeting would be conducted in accordance with relevant competition and conduct laws, as per the terms…

Four stocks will be in focus on July 9, 2026, for turning ex-dividend. Investors should watch out for Titan Company, Sheela Foam, RPG Life Sciences, and Harsha Engineers International, who have fixed July 9th as the record date to identify eligible shareholders for their upcoming rewards. In total, these four companies are rewarding up to…

(Bloomberg) — Most couples wait until they’re engaged to talk about prenuptial agreements. Michelle Kaiser brought it up on the fourth date. The 38-year-old, who works in fintech, had more complex investments than her future husband, including derivatives and leveraged funds. That, she said, reinforced the importance of talking openly about finances and long-term goals. It didn’t faze her date: The…

Younger Borrower, Medical Professional; Full Loan Cycle AI; CEO Kim Nelson Interview; Non-Agency News The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) reported on the performance of first-lien mortgages in the federal banking system during the first quarter of 2026. The OCC Mortgage Metrics Report, First Quarter 2026 showed that 97.7 percent…

tum3123/iStock via Getty Images Market Overview Emerging markets rallied in the second quarter as AI momentum among some of the largest technology names accelerated amid vigorous earnings results. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index rose 24.1% for the quarter, outperforming most global equity markets due to strength in South Korea, which surged 87.6%, and Taiwan, which…