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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US stocks on track to post best week since Trump’s election win
Easing underlying US inflation pressures and strong bank earnings ‘emboldened the bulls’ on Wall StreetFinancial Times - 56m -
The Week: Grooming Inquiries, Economic Hope and Brexit
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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 -
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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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