5 things to know before the stock market opens Wednesday
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
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Mortgage rates hit highest level since July, crushing application demand
Total mortgage application volume dropped 3.7% compared with the previous week.
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European Union won't allow attacks on borders, French minister says after Trump's Greenland comments
In an interview on Wednesday, Jean-Noël Barrot addressed the U.S. President-elect’s interest in Greenland.
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Why Trump's pursuit of Greenland could be cheered on by Russia
President-elect Donald Trump’s ongoing pursuit of Greenland may have raised the hackles of Denmark, but his territorial ambitions might find support in Russia.
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10-year Treasury yield edges higher ahead of jobs data, Fed minutes
The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury climbed above 4.7%.