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Mortgage rates drop as markets bet on Bank of England cut
Fresh wave of competition among lenders could provide relief for homebuyers ahead of UK general electionFinancial Times - Business - Mortgage -
China to cut mortgage rates as part of plan to prop up property market
Local authorities will be allowed to turn unsold homes from developers into affordable housing. China will cut mortgage rates and allow local authorities to turn unsold homes from developers into affordable housing, in a series of drastic measures ...The Guardian - World - China -
Will mortgage rates fall in 2024? Here's what Freddie Mac predicts.
Demand for buying a home will remain strong in 2024 even though mortgage rates have been around 7% this year.CBS News - Top stories - Mortgage -
Summer interest rate cut possible, says Bank deputy
Ben Broadbent's comments come ahead of data which is expected to show a fall in inflation.BBC News - Top stories -
Mortgage rates fall to the lowest level in a month, but ‘home buyers are still feeling the pressure’ from high home prices
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 7.02% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
Card payments remain a ‘challenge’ for legal cannabis as major banks avoid the sector. Changing classification won’t help.
Standard credit card transactions remain elusive but more financial services firms are moving into the space.MarketWatch - Business -
Will a mortgage scupper your retirement?
City watchdog predicts more over-65s will have outstanding home loans in the futureFinancial Times - World - Mortgage -
'I will be paying my mortgage until I’m 68'
With more young homebuyers opting for ultra-long mortgages, we hear from people about their personal experiences.BBC News - Top stories -
China eases mortgage rules in latest push to aid property sector
China’s financial regulators said Friday that they would remove the mortgage rate floors for first and second homes, and lower minimum downpayment ratios for first-time homebuyers.MarketWatch - Business - China -
Backlash to Anitta’s Music Video Evokes a Painful History in Brazil
Outrage over the pop star’s new music video brought Brazil’s struggle with religious intolerance into view.The New York Times - World - Brazil -
This exercise protects against knee pain or arthritis, according to new study
People who biked at any point in their lives were 17% less likely to develop knee pain and 21% less likely to develop arthritis with pain in the joint, a new study found.NBC News - Top stories -
Rescued Rangers: Kreider lifts N.Y. to East final
Chris Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help New York erase a two-goal deficit and beat Carolina 5-3 in Game 6 on Thursday night.ESPN - Sports -
Nutritionist lifts lid on transforming Tyson Fury
Sheffield nutritionist Greg Marriott has lived with, and cooked for, the boxer for seven months.BBC News - Top stories - Boxing -
Boil water notice mostly lifted in Devon
South West Water says about 2,500 homes will have to keep boiling water due to a parasite.BBC News - Top stories -
RedBird Banks $4.7 Billion for Dealmaking
The sports, media and financial services investor collects fresh capital amid a flurry of high-profile deals.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Mavericks' major gambles pay off as Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving lead charge to West finals
Shrewd moves and timely deals have the aggressive Mavericks moving on in the postseason — and perhaps to an even better tomorrow.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
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UK to lift ban on debit card use on gaming machines
Move designed to boost physical venues under pressure from online bettingFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Germany's parliament lifts immunity for prosecution of a far-right lawmaker
German lawmakers have lifted the immunity from prosecution of one of the far-right Alternative for Germany party’s top candidates in the upcoming European Parliament election as he faces an investigationABC News - World -
Dominican President Set to Win Re-Election as Voters Eye Crisis in Haiti
President Luis Abinader was bolstered by nativist migration policies, a strong economy and an anticorruption drive.The New York Times - World -
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What a Spanish bank mega-deal means for TSB
After BBVA’s bid, Sabadell is under pressure to prove it makes sense for a Spain-focused bank to own the midsize UK lenderFinancial Times - Business -
Mexico eyes tax squeeze on banks to raise revenue
New government will need to plug hole in public financesFinancial Times - World - Mexico -
Caitlin Clark, Fever facing plenty of growing pains early after another blowout loss in home debut
The atmosphere was electric for Clark's home debut and there were brief flashes from the Fever, but it's clear they've got plenty to work on before they can compete with the WNBA's elite teams.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Saudi Arabia's King Salman, suffering from fever, joint pain, undergoes medical exams
Saudi Arabia’s 88-year-old King Salman has been diagnosed with a lung infection and will undergo treatment with antibiotics after falling ill with a fever and joint painABC News - World -
NBA playoffs: Knicks' Josh Hart, OG Anunoby active Game 7 vs. Pacers, will play through injury pain
The Knicks are getting all hands on deck for Game 7 against the Pacers.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
My wife and I used to love sex – but now I’m out of shape and she has painful knees
We’re both losing interest in sex as it’s not as satisfying as it used to be. How do we make it fun again?. Sign up for Well Actually, a free weekly newsletter about health and wellnessMy wife and I have enjoyed an active, healthy sex life for ...The Guardian - World -
The Properties High Interest Rates Can't Touch
Competition to buy the world’s most exclusive stores is intense despite modest rent growth.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China Benchmark Lending Rates Held Steady
The country’s benchmark lending rates were held steady this month, central bank data showed Monday after Beijing announced bold moves to address property-sector malaise.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
How should countries deal with falling birth rates?
As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited.BBC News - Top stories -
Gold Prices Ease After Hitting Record High; Silver Jumps
Gold eased back but silver jumped, riding the coattails of the bullion’s fresh record in the previous session.The Wall Street Journal - World -
RBA Elected Not to Fine Tune Rates at Policy Meeting
The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned that risks around the inflation outlook have risen, while uncertainty around the economy’s trajectory more broadly remains highly elevated.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oil Falls on Concerns of Higher-for-Longer U.S. Rates
Oil prices declined as some Fed officials remain cautious on the recent easing of inflation, prompting concerns that U.S. interest rates could stay high for longer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden announces 'major step' toward reclassifying marijuana
The Biden administration announced Thursday it had initiated the formal rulemaking process to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III from its Schedule I designation that it has held for more than 50 years. The announcement follows the Department of ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Schauffele equals major record as McIlroy & MacIntyre shine
Rory McIlroy and Robert MacIntyre start well at the US PGA Championship as American Xander Schauffele sets the early pace at Valhalla.BBC News - Top stories -
Schauffele wins first major at US PGA Championship
Xander Schauffele birdies the last hole to see off the challenge of Bryson DeChambeau and Viktor Hovland to win his first major title.BBC News - Top stories -
'Capture it': Schauffele wins PGA for first major
Xander Schauffele secured his first major victory Sunday, and he did it with the lowest winning score in a major championship.ESPN - Sports -
Computer-Science Majors Graduate Into a World of Fewer Opportunities
New grads from top schools can still get jobs. They’re just not all going to Facebook or Google. In fact, many are finding it harder than they ever thought it would be to even land a job.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Xander Schauffele wins PGA Championship for first major
A bizarre PGA Championship weekend that began with the world's top-ranked golfer being arrested wrapped up Sunday with Xander Schauffele securing his first major championship. Doug Ferguson, a golf writer for the Associated Press, joined CBS News ...CBS News - Top stories -
Arab League Calls for U.N. Peacekeepers in Gaza and the West Bank
Any use of U.N. forces would have to be approved by the Security Council. “There first has to be peace to keep," said a U.N. spokesman.The New York Times - World