Investors poured $33.8 billion into U.S. stocks in the past week, with funds collecting the third-largest weekly haul since 2022, according to TD Securities. Global equities also saw inflows, snapping two-weeks of outflows,

Over the past few years, elevated mortgage rates and sky-high housing prices have contributed to a lack of home affordability.

The Federal Reserve made a 0.50 percentage point cut, double the typical reduction. Here's what's behind the decision.