Japan February Retail Sales +4.6% y/y (vs. +3.0% expected)

Mortgage rates hover near 6.16% for 30-yr fixed, 5.61% for 15-yr fixed. Refi rates higher. No major drops expected by end of 2025.

EU markets rally on US shutdown deal hopes; Banks surge 61% YTD vs US peers' 4-5%. Watch for rate cuts.

High-yield savings rates dip below 4.5% APY as Fed cuts rates. Traditional accounts yield just 0.40%. Shop smart!

S&P 500 earnings rise 13.1%, beating estimates! Tech leads, but growth broadens. Valuations remain attractive, says UBS.

Job market's 'jobless boom' sees subdued gains; seasonal hiring projected lowest since '09.

Germany's ZEW sentiment dips to 38.5; private consumption up 13.3 pts, but manufacturing lags. Eurozone sentiment improves.

MMAs offer >4% APY, a historic high, but rates are variable & depend on Fed policy. Watch minimums!