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US faces Liz Truss-style market shock as debt soars, warns watchdog
Fiscal burden on ‘unprecedented’ path, says independent Congressional Budget Office headFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Trump taps superfans to make Spacs great again
TMTG looks like a rightwing meme stock combined with the classic pathologies of the blank cheque bubbleFinancial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Public satisfaction with NHS at lowest ever level
Just 24% of Britons say they are satisfied, citing waiting times and lack of staff in a long-running survey.BBC News - Top stories -
Mortgage rates fall, providing some relief to home buyers
The U.S. 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.79% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business - Mortgage -
Hunt: We'll keep 'triple lock' on pension increases if we win election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it's an expensive commitment but one his party is confident it can deliver.BBC News - Top stories -
More than six in 10 US abortions in 2023 were done by medication — a significant jump since 2020
New research shows that more than six in 10 of the abortions in the United States last year were done through medicationABC News - Health -
Trump aims to outraise Biden-Obama event with $33mn fundraiser
US president’s team says rival star-studded New York gala on Thursday will pull in $25mnFinancial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
AI boom drives global stock markets to best first quarter in five years
MSCI index of world stocks rises 7.7% as optimism about US economy offsets expectations of slower interest rate cutsFinancial Times - Business -
Lloyd’s of London chief calls for quick insurance payouts on Baltimore bridge
Head of London market says disaster may produce largest maritime claim in historyFinancial Times - Business -
Seventeen killed on deadliest day of Israel-Hizbollah conflict
Cross-border fire has ramped up in recent days, fuelling concerns about a broader regional warFinancial Times - World - Israel -
China’s Vanke vows to cut debt by $14bn as property woes mount
Nationwide slowdown hit sales and profits halved last yearFinancial Times - World - China -
Ministers move to delay end of ‘no fault’ evictions in England
Promise to scrap ‘section 21’ notices was 2019 Tory party manifesto pledgeFinancial Times - World -
UK grocery inflation drops to pre-Ukraine war level
Sector-wide data suggests food costs surge is decliningFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Japan steps up intervention warnings as yen slides to weakest level since 1990
Finance minister says government will ‘not rule out any steps against any excessive moves’Financial Times - Business - Japan -
The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza after the U.S. allowed it to pass by abstaining, prompting Israel to withdraw from scheduled high-level meetings with the Biden administration.
The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza after the U.S. allowed it to pass by abstaining, prompting Israel to withdraw from scheduled high-level meetings with the Biden administration.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Lara Trump on 2020 election: 'That’s in the past'
In an extended, exclusive interview with NBC News, Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump said she believes the party is "past" litigating the 2020 election, comments that come as her father-in-law, former President Donald Trump ...NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Why a Fed rate cut in June is not yet a done deal
An interest-rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s June meeting, though now widely expected, should not be viewed as decision that has already been made, Fed watchers say.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich's detention in Russia extended to June 30
Evan Gershkovich was arrested in March 2023 and accused of "acting on the instructions of the American side" and collecting state secrets about the military.ABC News - Top stories - Russia -
10 important mortgage loan questions to ask this spring
If you want to get the best mortgage loan possible, be sure to ask your lender these questions during the process.CBS News - Top stories -
Mortgage demand stalls, even as interest rates moderate
The usually busy spring housing market is underway, but mortgage demand isn't moving.CNBC - Business - Mortgage -
Which reverse mortgage payout option is best?
There are multiple reverse mortgage payout options, but which one is the best for you? Find out here.CBS News - Top stories - Mortgage -
Snag a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for the lowest price we've seen at Walmart
Grab four Apple AirTags for just $80 to track your luggage, find your lost keys, and keep an eye on your wallet.CBS News - Top stories - Apple -
The Popular 8BitDo Pro 2 Switch Controller Hits Lowest Price Ever
If you're searching for a frugal alternative to the expensive Switch Pro Controller, you'll want to take a look at the 8BitDo Pro 2. The controller is an easy recommendation at full price, but right now Amazon is discounting the popular gamepad to ...GameSpot - Tech -
MLB, players association agree to place Wander Franco, accused of sexual abuse, on administrative leave through June 1
MLB, players association agree to place Wander Franco, accused of sexual abuse, on administrative leave through June 1ABC News - Sports -
Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues
Tampa Bay All-Star shortstop Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave through June 1 under an agreement between Major League Baseball and the players’ association while the investigation continues in an alleged relationship with a minorABC News - Top stories -
Rays’ Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues
MLB is likely to wait until the Dominican investigation is concluded before deciding whether there will be any discipline.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Biden to campaign in North Carolina, a state he lost to Trump in 2020
President Biden and Vice President Harris are scheduled to bring their reelection campaign to North Carolina on Tuesday, a state they narrowly lost to former President Donald Trump in 2020. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Lara Trump on 2020 election: 'I think we’re past that'
Lara Trump thinks the Republican Party is past disputing the 2020 presidential election, she told NBC News in a Tuesday interview. Her remarks come despite the fact that her father-in-law, former President Donald Trump, continues to campaign on ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
RNC asks job applicants if they believe 2020 election was stolen in ‘litmus test’
Republican National Committee, now run by Trump loyalists, does not deny that staff seeking to be rehired are grilled on ‘big lie’. A spokesperson for the Republican National Committee and Donald Trump did not deny a Washington Post report that ...The Guardian - World -
The RNC Has a New Interview Question: Was the 2020 Election Stolen?
The question during job interviews at the Republican National Committee reflects Donald J. Trump’s newly tightened grip on the party apparatus.The New York Times - Top stories -
Housing market frozen as home buyers ‘hold out’ for lower mortgage rates
Mortgage applications dipped 0.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage is 6.93%.MarketWatch - Business - Mortgage -
Mortgage applications are down. Here's why buyers may want to act now.
Fewer mortgage applications suggest that buyer demand is waning. Here's why that could benefit you now.CBS News - Top stories -
Dow Industrials, S&P 500 Dip to Start Week
Stocks were mostly lower as chip makers came under pressure, after a report that China plans to phase out U.S.-made microprocessors in government computers and servers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Video: Why Consumer Confidence Is Falling
The WSJ’s Dion Rabouin breaks down the latest conference board data and what consumers are saying about the economy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Minnesota Timberwolves Sale Takes Dramatic Turn
A group led by entrepreneur Marc Lore and retired ballplayer Alex Rodriguez had been in line to buy the NBA franchise. Then the current owner spiked the deal.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The lowest-paid U.S. workers are seeing their wages surge faster than any other group of earners
The trend is “a notable reversal of fortune” for some of the country’s lowest-earning workers, researchers said — but the gains might still fall short.MarketWatch - Business -
UK stocks are not all that cheap
A bargain in the aggregate, not the particularFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 98.85
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.2% to 98.85 — snapping a two-trading-day winning streak.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Eurozone Bond Yields Drift Lower, Liquidity Seen Light Ahead of Easter
Eurozone government bond yields were slightly lower in early trading, with investors awaiting fresh drivers in a week when market liquidity is likely to be light ahead of the Easter holidays.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Satisfaction with NHS falls to 40-year low
British Social Attitudes survey reflects impact of strikes and long waiting lists on health service in 2023Financial Times - World