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Migration to rich countries hits record high in 2023
Surge has helped economies recover from inflationary crisis, but has also prompted voter backlashBusiness - Financial Times - 12 hours ago -
‘A disappointment to home buyers’: Mortgage rates surge to a two-month high
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.44%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
10-year Treasury yield slips from 3-month closing high as buyers step in
Demand from overseas buyers of U.S. government debt helped push yields slightly lower on Thursday, but not far from their highest levels in two or three months.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Construction spending ticks up to four-month high in September
Construction spending rose 0.1% in September, the Commerce Department reported Friday.Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
Mortgage rates inch up to a 3-month high ahead of Fed meeting
Mortgage applications fell 10.8% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
10-year Treasury yield ends below 4-month high after Fed cuts rates again
Yields on long-dated U.S. government debt dropped from their highest levels since early July on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected quarter-point interest-rate cut.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
2-year Treasury yield jumps after the close, with Powell patient about rate cuts
The policy-sensitive 2-year Treasury yield edged higher after 3 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, following fresh comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that indicated the central bank ...Business - MarketWatch - 1 hour ago -
Yellen slams tariffs as Trump makes case
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Yellen takes shot at tariffs as Trump digs in Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Trump doubles down on tariff plan that voters hate
Republican candidate Donald Trump backs a plan to impose a 20% tariff on all goods from all countries and a specifically high 60% rate on Chinese imports.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
What to know about Trump’s tariff plans
Former President Trump is going all in on the idea of tariffs as a way of lifting the U.S. economy, bucking criticism from think tanks, labor and big business alike. Trump's plans include a general ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Businesses brace for Trump tariffs on Chinese goods
Businesses are preparing for the spate of new tariffs on Chinese goods promised by former President Trump on the campaign trail, making advanced purchases of imported goods and buying up extra ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Trump’s tariff obsession is worse than before
Trying to close current account deficits with trade tools could cause serious damageWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Could Trump’s Tariffs Lead to Higher Prices? Here’s What to Know.
The president-elect says that tariff is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” You may be hearing it a lot.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exports
The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump carries out his tariff threats, researchers say.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Business Owners Brace Themselves for Trump’s Tariffs
It’s all but certain that tariffs will soar with Donald Trump’s return to office. Many companies are struggling with the calculus that uniform tariffs of up to 20 percent may bring.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
What fueled Trump's victory and where Harris underperformed
President-elect Donald Trump's victory saw him win support from many different demographics, while Vice President Kamala Harris lost support among Latino voters. Major Garrett digs into the numbers.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Trump win invigorates fossil fuel industry
Presented by American Chemistry Council — In the wake of Trump's victory, the industry is hopeful he’ll deliver on his promises and roll back regulations put in place by the Biden administration. ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago