Gilts post best week since July after run of poor economic data
Investors increase bets the Bank of England will be more aggressive in cutting rates as FTSE 100 hits record high
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The Week: Grooming Inquiries, Economic Hope and Brexit
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US stocks on track to post best week since Trump’s election win
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Retail investors flock to gilts in first two weeks of 2025
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10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday after the best S&P 500 gain since the election
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Wall Street stocks post biggest rally since Trump’s election victory
Easing underlying US inflation and strong bank earnings boost equitiesFinancial Times - 2d -
Jacobs' incredible run features in NFL best plays
Green Bay Packers' Josh Jacobs and Washington Commanders' Zane Gonzalez star in the best plays of the week from the NFL.BBC News - 4d -
30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs to 6.93%, the Highest Since July
Borrowing costs have been rising for months, tracking yields on government bonds. The move threatens to push more buyers and sellers to the sidelines.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
How Narvar is using AI and data to enhance post-purchase customer experiences
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Mortgage rates hit highest level since July, crushing application demand
Total mortgage application volume dropped 3.7% compared with the previous week.CNBC - Jan. 8
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