The key lending rate is now 4.25%
Amid investment drought, population growth has been chief economic driver for past 10 years, report says
Most Americans, however, are not in the same celebratory mood after the Fed's rate hike campaign
Higher loan-loss reserves drag on Q3 net income, despite revenue gains
Vacancies and wages were flat, signalling a softening
As financing conditions stay tight, repeat offenders elevate defaults
High valuations, uncertainties loom in second half
Refinancing activity drove new issue spike, even as defaults rise
Year-over-year inflation reached its lowest level in more than three years in July
Market cap rose, alongside trading volume and value, group reports