REITs Explained: Trading Real Estate on the Stock Exchange
How REITs work: legal structure, why share prices react to interest rates, and how dividends are paid. A plain guide for US and UK investors and traders.
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Why Growth Stocks Are Sensitive to Interest Rates
Growth stocks are sensitive to interest rates because most of their cash flow sits far in the future. Learn how discount rates shape valuations and where the ri
UK Economy Grows 0.1% in August, Beating Forecasts of a Contraction
UK GDP grew 0.1% in August 2026, beating forecasts of a contraction, as production rose 0.8% while services stalled and construction fell for a fourth month.
Williams Sees One More 2026 Fed Hike, No 2027 Increase, Diverging From Market Bets
New York Fed President John Williams said one more 2026 rate hike may be appropriate but sees no reason for more in 2027, diverging from market pricing.
Market Regime: Tech Leads, Financials Lag as Rates Stay High (week of Oct 12, 2026)
Weekly market regime analysis: S&P 500 up 2.12% in a month, tech leads at +7.45%, financials lag at -3.42%. 10-year yield at 5.24%, VIX at 14.84, DXY at 102.24, WTI at $90.49, CPI at 3.4%.
US Mortgage Rates Hit 7.40%, Highest in Three Years
Freddie Mac data shows the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.40% as of October 8, 2026, the highest level in nearly three years.
Fed minutes show broad support for another rate hike by year-end
Fed minutes from September 2026 show officials expect another rate hike, but timing remains uncertain after weak September jobs data.
Eurozone Inflation Jumps to 3.8%, a Three-Year High, on Energy Costs
Eurozone inflation rose to 3.8% in September 2026, a three-year high, Eurostat’s flash estimate shows, driven by an 18.8% annual energy price surge.
Tech leads narrow rally as rates and oil pressure broad market
The S&P 500 eked out a 0.13% monthly gain, but 9 of 11 sectors fell. Technology returned 25.00x the index, while a 9.96 point spread to Industrials reveals extreme dispersion.
How Fed policy shifts reshape equity trading decisions
Federal Reserve interest rate decisions ripple through stock markets in predictable and surprising ways. Understanding the transmission mechanisms helps traders and investors separate genuine signals from reflexive noise.