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How buyers are winning bidding wars in a market where homes are selling for $620,000 over ask
The spring home-buying season could be bruising in this region, where bidding wars are alive and well.MarketWatch - 1d -
Buying a Home? Without the CFPB, You Need to Be Your Own Watchdog.
The C.F.P.B. had kept a close eye on mortgage lenders. But with the bureau hobbled, consumers should take several steps, starting with shopping for the best mortgage rates.The New York Times - 4d -
Oil prices resume slide, ending lower as tariff fears spark stock-market tumble
Oil futures ended lower Monday, dragged down by fears rising global trade tensions could spark a recession or a slowdown as U.S. equities suffered their worst day of 2025.MarketWatch - 1d -
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Gets PS5 ESRB Rating As Release Date Leak Emerges
A new ESRB rating for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle could indicate that the game's PlayStation 5 launch is just around the corner. Though the ESRB rating itself doesn't provide a release ...GameSpot - 1d -
Coming soon: Lower GST rates in India
Also in this newsletter: the (un)ease of doing business, and Kaustubh Kulkarni’s mantraFinancial Times - 1d -
Republicans worry Trump's tariffs could harm economy
Republican lawmakers are growing alarmed over signs that President Trump’s expanding trade war is hurting the economy, something they’re hearing from constituents at home who are struggling to ...The Hill - 1d -
Worst day of the year for markets
Markets suffered a steep sell off today following President Trump not denying that a recession could be a result of his trade policies. All three major indexes have seen a notable decline since the ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump considers four bids to buy TikTok as deadline for deal looms
President Donald Trump is considering four bids to purchase the social media app TikTok. NBC News’ Steve Romo reports on who the potential buyers could be ahead of the pause on TikTok set to expire.NBC News - 1d -
Is it worth it to get a HELOC rate lock? What the experts say
A HELOC rate lock can provide predictable payments — but may only be worth it in certain cases.CBS News - 13h -
When you should get a home equity loan from a different lender
Should you use a new lender to get your home equity loan? Here's when it may be worth doing.CBS News - 1d -
Trump doubles down on tariffs threat amid market downturn
President Trump is doubling down on his widespread tariffs threats despite a stock market downturn that has helped fuel anxiety the nation could slide into a recession. Trump escalated the tit for ...The Hill - 7h -
Wall Street Journal warns there could be a coming 'Trump recession'
The editorial board of the Wall Street Journal is predicting that a full blown economic recession could be coming after a rough day for investors on Monday. "Stock prices have been richly valued ...The Hill - 14h -
White House defends Trump's tariffs amid plunging stock markets
The White House is defending President Donald Trump's tariffs against the country's top trading partners after the stock market experienced its worst day in 2025 with a sell off that left the Dow ...NBC News - 17h -
Here are the U.S. states that get electricity from Ontario, as Trump’s trade war gets new twist
The latest skirmish in U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war is highlighting how the Canadian province of Ontario provides electricity to some American homes and businesses.MarketWatch - 8h -
Here’s the level that could be an attractive entry point for stocks, says Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson
A Morgan Stanley analyst identifies the point where investors might find an attractive entry point to get back in the market.MarketWatch - 1d -
Is this Cooper Flagg's last regular-season home game? It should be
College basketball players can make more than ever, especially stars like Flagg. But even he would be ill-advised to not turn pro after this season.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Stock market opens low following Wall Street's worst day in years
The stock market opened in the red as a major sell off continues prompted by fears of a recession and uncertainty from President Donald Trump's tariffs. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports on what could ...NBC News - 14h -
RFK Jr. could further deter childhood vaccinations as rates fall in the U.S.
Some health policy experts say Kennedy's early moves as HHS Secretary are concerning and suggest that he could undermine immunizations in less direct ways.CNBC - 2d -
Ice accessed car trackers in sanctuary cities that could help in raids, files show
Westchester county has laws limiting cooperation, but Ice has accessed trove of data that holds license plate readers. As Donald Trump’s administration ramps up its crackdown on undocumented ...The Guardian - 16h -
Three NHL Clubs That Made The Best Of A Seller’s Market
The NHL trade deadline saw contenders mortgage their future by trading future first-round picks and top prospects to add players to help in their pursuit of a Stanley Cup.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Share of UK lending to first-time buyers reaches record high
Trend driven by rents rising faster than house prices as landlords leave the marketFinancial Times - 16h -
I fled our $2.2M home due to domestic abuse. I’m on the loan, but we’re both on the title. My husband won’t sell. What now?
“He contributed a $1 million down payment. I mortgaged the rest in my name.”MarketWatch - 2d -
Japan revises fourth-quarter GDP lower, complicating BOJ's interest rate outlook
Japan's economic growth slowed to 2.2% on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter as the country grapples with tepid domestic demand.CNBC - 23h -
Keir Starmer’s poll ratings leap after Trump withdraws support for Ukraine
Around 30% of voters say they prefer Labour for dealing with ‘allies against threats to the UK’ in boost to party leader. Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have shot up since Donald Trump returned to ...The Guardian - 3d -
Canada gets new leader, but don’t bet on a quick Trump tariff truce
Could the U.S. and Canada quickly patch up trade relations following the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau? Don’t count on it.MarketWatch - 1d -
Global stock markets register heavy falls as White House tries to talk up Trump tariffs
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq and Nikkei all down by at least 2% and Tesla shares fall 15% for worst day since September 2020. Global stock markets have continued to fall amid fears that a wide-ranging ...The Guardian - 1d -
S&P 500 gets closer to correction territory Tuesday as investors grapple with Trump tariff fears
The U.S. stock market is struggling with soured sentiment over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with the S&P 500 attempting to rebound from a big slump that left it near correction territory.MarketWatch - 6h -
Trump Looms Over Greenland’s Election, but Voters Have Other Concerns
President Trump keeps saying he wants to “get” Greenland. On Tuesday, Greenland votes for a new parliament that could shape its future relations with the United States.The New York Times - 1d -
Rams free agency needs: L.A. could be targeting a big-name cornerback
With plenty of salary-cap space to work with, Rams general manager Les Snead could target free-agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs or Davante Adams to fill the Cooper Kupp void.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump responds to market meltdown
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story White House touts record after Trump demurs on recession The Trump administration ...The Hill - 1d -
Should you open a home equity loan before the March Fed meeting?
With the Fed set to meet soon to determine interest rate policy, homeowners may be thinking of taking action now.CBS News - 1d -
‘Don’t get your operation on a Thursday,’ this hospital expert warned. Here’s his plan to lower costs and save lives.
Eugene Litvak has a proven way to improve U.S. hospitals. If only they’d let him.MarketWatch - 3d -
Stocks take another tumble after Trump's weekend comments on inflation
The stock market nosedived after the opening bell on Monday amid President Trump's remarks over the weekend that inflation could continue to rise. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...CBS News - 1d -
Kugler says Fed should hold interest rates amid inflation risks
Inflation could continue to be 'persistent' and prices could potentially increase again, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler told CNBC's Silvia Amaro.CNBC - 1d -
Trump made the stock market a marker of success. Now he's hedging as markets dip.
When President Donald Trump wanted to make the case for his first term’s success in an interview last month, he turned to the stock market.NBC News - 1d -
Johnson, House GOP dismiss market turmoil in defending Trump tariff policies
House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans are dismissing stock market turmoil and recession concerns as they defend President Donald Trump's tariff policies.ABC News - 8h -
Latest news on Trump's trade war with Canada, shock in stock markets
President Trump's trade war with Canada is growing after Ontario's premier announced on a tax on electricity bound for the U.S. This comes as the stock markets are reacting negatively to Mr. ...CBS News - 10h -
How the Tax Bill Could Impact Your Wallet
Brackets may change. The standard deduction could fall. And President Trump will probably not remove taxes on Social Security income.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump continues tariff tumult amid economic uncertainty
President Trump told reporters there could be some economic disturbance amid tweaks to tariffs at the end of a tumultuous week in the markets. NBC News Correspondents Aaron Gilchrist, Brian Cheung ...NBC News - 4d -
Markets plummet after Trump doesn't rule out recession
Markets plummeted Monday as investors expressed fear of an economic slowdown. In an interview that aired Sunday, President Trump was asked point blank if he's expecting a recession this year, and ...CBS News - 1d
