Average rate on a 30 year mortgage eases to 6.35%, its lowest level in more than a year

Wall Street is entering its best 6 months of the year. Why the stock-market rally has more room to run.

The U.S. stock market is about to enter historically its best six months of the year, after defying the popular Wall Street adage to “sell in May and go away” with strong gains.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Mortgage rates rise for the fourth week in a row. But in these states, it’s still cheaper to buy than to rent.

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.54%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Economists see UK cutting interest rates more substantially as inflation pressures ease

Economists at Goldman Sachs forecast the Bank of England's key rate falling to 2.75% by November, well below market pricing.

Business - CNBC - October 22

More than 30 million votes already cast ahead of election

More than 30 million voters have already cast their ballots, with more Republicans voting early than in past elections. NBC News' Hallie Jackson reports.

Politics - NBC News - October 25

Halloween chills are out as record-high temperatures are expected across the country

Halloween is expected far warmer than usual in many parts of the country. More than 30 cities across the Northeast could set new temperature records.

Marqeta shares plunge more than 30% on big forecast miss

Marqeta shares plummeted after the company's forecast for the fourth quarter fell shy of analysts' expectations.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Will the polls be more accurate this election year?

Major poll providers across the country are tweaking their methods to ensure better accuracy ahead of the 2024 general election, after former President Trump's surprise win in 2016, and President ...

Politics - NBC News - October 20

UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies

Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 31

MLB playoffs averaging 3.33 million viewers through Division Series, an 18% increase over last year

Major League Baseball’s postseason is averaging 3.33 million viewers going into the League Championship Series, an 18% increase over last year’s average of 2.82 million

Sports - ABC News - October 14

MLB playoffs averaging 3.33 million viewers through Division Series, an 18% increase over last year

Major League Baseball’s postseason is averaging 3.33 million viewers going into the League Championship Series, an 18% increase over last year’s average of 2.82 million

Entertainment - ABC News - October 14

Collins Dictionary reveals its word of the year

Collins experts monitor their 20-billion-word database to create the annual list of new and notable words that reflect the ever-evolving English language.

Flagg vs. Davis and 30 other conference player of the year battle predictions

It's never too early to project all 31 Division I conference POY races. From Cooper Flagg to Mark Sears to Tyon Grant-Foster, these are the contenders.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Watkins vs. Betts and 30 other conference player of the year battle predictions

Hidalgo or Latson in the ACC? Booker vs. Morrow in the SEC? We project all 31 Division I conference POY races.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

The Hill, a nonpartisan 'powerhouse' in politics news, celebrates 30 years

Letter from the Editor: It's The Hill's 30th birthday and I couldn't be prouder of what we have become since the fall of 1994. When The Hill first started, it had a small staff that was solely ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

30 years after Vegas mom's murder, police find alleged killer

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said DNA testing helped identify Melonie White's alleged killer 30 years after her death.

Washington Post says it will not endorse candidate for first time in 30 years

Newspaper condemned for ‘chicken-shit’ decision on White House race as staffers say they are ‘deeply concerned’. For the first time in over 30 years, the Washington Post announced on Friday its ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Charity worker helps woman find dad after 30 years

With the help of a good Samaritan, Mika Ap Ellis found her dad living on the streets after 30 years.

Spanx, fizz and Travel Scrabble: 30 years of friendship with Maggie Smith

In the week of the actor’s funeral, a family friend remembers Sunday lunches, photoshoots and first nights with a woman of extraordinary wit, talent and compassion. I first met Maggie through my ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

764 Terror Network Member Richard Densmore Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

The 47-year-old Michigan man, who pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a child, was highly active in the online criminal network called 764, which the FBI now considers a “tier one” terrorism threat.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

‘It’s Time!’ Mariah Carey Reflects on 30 Years as Queen of Christmas

Getting her usual early start on the holiday, the powerhouse vocalist and songwriter looks back on the phenomenon she created.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 1

Will mortgage interest rates fall this November?

Mortgage rates are poised to fluctuate in November, but in what direction? Here's what to know now.

If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Hong Kong to Ease Mortgage Rules, Cuts Liquor Tax in Growth Push

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Jobless claims retreat for third straight week, hit lowest level since May

Initial jobless claims fell by 12,000 to 216,000 in the week ending Oct. 26, compared with economists’ expectations that claims would rise to 230,000.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

‘Soft landing’ bets push US corporate spreads to lowest in almost 20 years

Fed cuts and robust economy spur ‘tremendous demand’ for US credit

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Wendy's to close 140 more restaurants by end of year

Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.

Top UK law firms raise hourly rates by 40% in five years

Inflation and growth of US firms in London push up charges at British counterparts, according to PwC survey

Business - Financial Times - October 20

China cuts interest rates in battle to hit year-end growth target

Beijing steps up efforts to reboot economy amid mounting pressure to achieve goal of about 5% growth

World - Financial Times - October 21

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Wall Street is entering its best 6 months of the year. Why the stock-market rally has more room to run.

Mortgage rates rise for the fourth week in a row. But in these states, it’s still cheaper to buy than to rent.

Economists see UK cutting interest rates more substantially as inflation pressures ease

More than 30 million votes already cast ahead of election

Halloween chills are out as record-high temperatures are expected across the country

Marqeta shares plunge more than 30% on big forecast miss

Will the polls be more accurate this election year?

UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies

MLB playoffs averaging 3.33 million viewers through Division Series, an 18% increase over last year

MLB playoffs averaging 3.33 million viewers through Division Series, an 18% increase over last year

Collins Dictionary reveals its word of the year

Flagg vs. Davis and 30 other conference player of the year battle predictions

Watkins vs. Betts and 30 other conference player of the year battle predictions

The Hill, a nonpartisan 'powerhouse' in politics news, celebrates 30 years

30 years after Vegas mom's murder, police find alleged killer

Washington Post says it will not endorse candidate for first time in 30 years

Charity worker helps woman find dad after 30 years

Spanx, fizz and Travel Scrabble: 30 years of friendship with Maggie Smith

764 Terror Network Member Richard Densmore Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

‘It’s Time!’ Mariah Carey Reflects on 30 Years as Queen of Christmas

Will mortgage interest rates fall this November?

If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

Hong Kong to Ease Mortgage Rules, Cuts Liquor Tax in Growth Push

Jobless claims retreat for third straight week, hit lowest level since May

‘Soft landing’ bets push US corporate spreads to lowest in almost 20 years

Wendy's to close 140 more restaurants by end of year

Top UK law firms raise hourly rates by 40% in five years

China cuts interest rates in battle to hit year-end growth target

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