Paty T. Lane – HERE Charleston

Charleston Investors Track Cautious Global Market Opening

Global financial markets commenced trading on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, with a discernible sense of caution among investors. Market coverage indicated that participants were closely monitoring fluctuations in\u2026

Jul 15, 2026

Business

SK Hynix U.S. Debut Signals Broader AI-Chip Momentum for Charleston Economy

SK Hynix, a prominent global chipmaker, recently completed its high-profile U.S. market debut, drawing significant attention from investors keen on exposure to the burgeoning artificial intelligence sector. The\u2026

Jul 11, 2026

Business

Global Oil Tensions Ripple Through Markets, Watched by Charleston Businesses

Global financial markets experienced volatility this week as renewed tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns about the stability of global oil supplies. Investors reacted to the\u2026

Jul 9, 2026

Business

Cooling Jobs Data Prompts Federal Reserve Rate Speculation, With Implications for Charleston’s Economy

National financial markets are closely watching recent economic indicators, particularly the June jobs report, which showed payrolls growing more slowly than anticipated. This cooling in the labor market\u2026

Jul 7, 2026

Business

Global Oil Market Dynamics Watched in Charleston Amid U.S.-Iran Talks

Oil markets experienced modest movements leading into the recent long U.S. holiday weekend, as global traders assessed a complex interplay of international developments. Key among these factors were\u2026

Jul 5, 2026

Business

Tech Selloff Stirs Bubble Fears, With Implications for Charleston

NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market experienced a significant downturn on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as major banking executives cautioned that equities might be facing a decline,\u2026

Jun 30, 2026

Business

Oil Prices Fluctuate Amid Iran Sanctions Waiver and Hormuz Flow Hopes

Crude oil prices experienced volatility as global markets absorbed the implications of an Iran sanctions waiver and growing expectations for steadier flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Investors\u2026

Jun 23, 2026

Business

Mortgage Rates Remain Elevated for Charleston Buyers

National mortgage-rate coverage indicates that 30-year borrowing costs continue to hover above six percent, creating a challenging environment for homebuyers in Charleston and beyond. This sustained elevation in\u2026

Jun 15, 2026

Stories by Paty T. Lane

Recent stories

Charleston Investors Track Cautious Global Market Opening

SK Hynix U.S. Debut Signals Broader AI-Chip Momentum for Charleston Economy

Global Oil Tensions Ripple Through Markets, Watched by Charleston Businesses

Cooling Jobs Data Prompts Federal Reserve Rate Speculation, With Implications for Charleston’s Economy

Global Oil Market Dynamics Watched in Charleston Amid U.S.-Iran Talks

Tech Selloff Stirs Bubble Fears, With Implications for Charleston

Oil Prices Fluctuate Amid Iran Sanctions Waiver and Hormuz Flow Hopes

Mortgage Rates Remain Elevated for Charleston Buyers