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The New York Times - Business
U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall to 6.2%, Lowest Since Early 2023
The average rate on 30-year mortgages declined to 6.2 percent this week, the lowest point since early 2023.26 minutes ago - Mortgage -
MarketWatch - Business
Mortgage rates are falling ahead of the Fed’s planned rate cut. How borrowers can capitalize.
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.2% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.37 minutes ago - Mortgage -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Norges Bank Could Surprise Markets With Hawkish Rate Path
The Norges Bank should keep rates steady at 4.5% next week, but the market could be in for a “hawkish surprise” with the central bank’s expectations for future rate moves, says Handelsbanken’s ...38 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Earthquake Rattles Coastal Area Near Los Angeles
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The Guardian - World
Oil demand growing at slowest rate since height of pandemic, says IEA
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GameSpot - Tech
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Gold Rises as U.S. PPI Reading Bolsters Fed Rate Cut Case
Gold prices climbed after the latest U.S. inflation data further bolstered expectations for a standard quarter-point interest-rate cut next week.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Will homebuyer competition rise when mortgage interest rates are cut?
As mortgage rates drop, buyers may need to come to terms with how it could impact the competition they face.2 hours ago - Mortgage -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Apple Picking Tips From Brian Frange of Apple Ratings
Brian Frange has been pontificating on apples since 2016. He has a few things to say before you hit the orchards.2 days ago - Apple
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