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Two Central Banks, One Oil Shock: A Critical Week for Stocks, Interest Rates and Real Estate

Two Central Banks, One Oil Shock: A Critical Week for Stocks, Interest Rates and Real Estate

Two central banks meet this week while oil prices stay elevated. Here's what we're watching on Wall Street, in mortgage rates, and in the Treasure Valley housing market, and what it could mean for real estate investors.

Japan, Oil Prices, and Why Global Markets Are Watching Closely

Japan, Oil Prices, and Why Global Markets Are Watching Closely

For years, Japan was almost ignored in global monetary policy discussions. That may now be changing. Here's why investors around the world are paying much closer attention to the Bank of Japan and what it could mean for markets, rates, and real estate.