Von Der Leyen: Had call with Trump on strengthening pressure on Russia

Fed rate hikes pushed personal loan rates to 11.57%, auto loans to 7%. Credit score is key for better rates.

Treasury yield curve may steepen as Fed independence questioned. Long-end yields pressured by fiscal risks, while short-end yields fall.

Inflation drives affluent shoppers to discount chains like Walmart, with 28% of high-income earners shopping there. Valuations are key.

OBR may slash UK productivity outlook, risking £8bn+ tax hikes. Economy flatlined 0%, traders eye fiscal hole.

Fed eyes rate cut amid weak data; mortgage rates dip to 6.35% but lag Treasury yields.

OPEN drops 5.2% after 500%+ rally; valuation questioned amid AI pivot & leadership shakeup.

PUBM jumps 2.8% on AI platform launch, but remains down 43.6% YTD. High volatility noted.