• March 8, 2024

Rent prices likely to pause in 2024: What this means for renters

The US rental market may see some relief in 2024 upon an injection of fresh apartment supply. Rent prices are expected to stay flat, or "muted", throughout the year, according to RealPage data. Yahoo Finance Housing Reporter Dani Romero summarizes the key takeaways from RealPage's report as Americans continue to seek out rental properties amid inflated prices in the US housing market. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

  • March 8, 2024

SOXX vs. FTXL: Not All Semiconductor ETFs Are the Same

Semiconductor ETFs are generating scorching returns as stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) reach new heights. However, not all semiconductor ETFs are the same. Two funds can both focus on semiconductors, but there may be vast differences in the types of semiconductor stocks they hold, the weightings of these stocks within their portfolios, their returns over time, fees, and more that investors must take into account. Let’s take a look at two popular semiconductor ETFs, the iShares Semiconductor ETF

  • March 7, 2024

Gold prices rise higher, marching into sixth day of gains

While stocks rip higher Thursday morning, gold (GC=F) is having another good morning as well. Yahoo Finance Senior Markets Reporter Jared Blikre observes the pricing momentum behind the commodity, taking a closer look at notable gold ETFs, silver prices (SI=F), and general market openings. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

  • March 6, 2024

Powell 'reinforcing' Fed's messaging on labor-inflation balance

Coming away from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's first day of testimonies on Capitol Hill, it has become even clearer just how cautious regulators want to be around oncoming economic data and the timing of interest rate cuts. BlackRock Co-Head of Bond ETFs Steve Laipply sits down with Yahoo Finance in-studio to gauge the Fed's inflation outlook and the delicate balance between its monetary balance and markets, highlighting iShares ETF offerings for riding out potential soft landing scenarios. Fed officials "want to the have conviction that inflation is going to keep grinding down," Laipply says. "There's a lot of debate about some of the recent inputs into the calculation, but nonetheless, they're trying to make it clear that they are going to keep watching the data roll in and there is a scenario here where I think they're comfortable with the labor market being strong as long as they continue to see inflation fall. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

  • March 6, 2024

5 Popular ETFs to Play the Rally in Gold Price

The allure of gold has returned in recent weeks on expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts in June. Given the optimism, we have highlighted the five most popular options that are directly linked to the spot gold price or futures to gain exposure to the metal.