Low price home affordability increases as mortgage rates ease: Report
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Powell indicates further, smaller rate cuts, insists the Fed is 'not on any preset course'
The central bank chief asserted that he will seek to balance fighting inflation with supporting the labor market.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
Business - The New York Times
Powell Points to Two More Normal-Size Rate Cuts This Year
Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, said that central bankers will lower rates as much as needed, but have forecast two more quarter-point rate cuts this year.1 hour ago -
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China Stocks Surge After Mortgage Curbs Are Removed
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What could make mortgage interest rates drop this October?
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Why the Fed's rate cut won't immediately help car buyers or sales
Auto loan interest rates remain near decades-high levels of more than 9.61% for a new vehicle and nearly 14% for a used vehicle, according to Cox Automotive.3 hours ago -
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How much will a $100,000 HELOC cost monthly now that rates are falling?
Opting for a HELOC has its benefits right now, but you should know what your monthly payments could be.5 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Low-price home affordability increases as mortgage rates ease: Report
Less-expensive starter houses are becoming more affordable as mortgage rates are coming down, a trend that’s being bolstered by a recent boost to household incomes. Homebuyers have to earn $77,000 ...5 hours ago - Mortgage -
World - The Guardian
Bryan Zaragoza finds his feet again to tie Barcelona’s second string in knots | Sid Lowe
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Watch: Moment mudslide tears through home in North Carolina
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6 strategies to help mitigate rising car and home insurance costs
While overall inflation has slowed, insurance costs are taking a bigger bite out of many household budgets. Here are some ways to save money on insurance.5 hours ago -
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Business - Inc.
Business Owners Cautiously Optimistic After Rate Cut
Two polls found small-business owners heartened by the prospect of falling interest rates, but most are waiting to be sure inflation is tamed before borrowing money to grow.6 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump knocks 'Low Rated' Bill Maher after criticism
Former President Trump knocked “Low Rated” comedian Bill Maher as “obnoxious and disgusting” Sunday and urged Fox News not to air footage of the HBO political talk show host in the future. “I ...7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Oasis ditch dynamic ticket pricing for US gigs
The band say they will no longer use the model after UK fans faced an "unacceptable experience".7 hours ago -
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Here's the gold price forecast for October 2024
Experts see gold's price soaring in October, but market uncertainties could spark fluctuations. Here's what to know.7 hours ago -
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Does a HELOC or a home equity loan make more sense right now?
Depending on your needs, one might be a better choice than the other right now. Here's what you should know.8 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you8 hours ago -
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How to Renovate Your Home for a Billion Children
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China property stocks rally after major cities ease homebuying restrictions
Shares of Chinese property developers rallied on Monday, fueled by easing homebuying measures, following authorities' blitz of policy stimulus last week.11 hours ago - China -
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House price growth at near two-year high
Prices in September were up 3.2% from a year ago, with terraced homes driving the rise, says Nationwide.11 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Apparel Resale Growth Drives Increased Vintage and Thrift Store Presence
Last year, apparel resale in the United States grew seven times the rate of the broader retail industry. Independent resellers and corporate giants are getting creative to meet the demand.12 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Kishida's legacy: Scandals and compromise at home, global respect for security and diplomacy
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will resign Tuesday, handing over leadership to his successor Shigeru Ishiba, who says he plans to call a snap election for Oct. 2713 hours ago -
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Minimum price of alcohol in Scotland rises by 30%
A typical 12.5% bottle of wine cannot be sold for less than £6.09 and a bottle of vodka will be £17.06.16 hours ago -
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Takeaways from AP's report on how shrimp farmers are exploited as supermarkets push for low prices
An investigation focused on three of the world’s largest shrimp producers claims that as big Western supermarkets make windfall profits, their aggressive pursuit of ever-lower wholesale prices is ...16 hours ago -
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World - Financial Times
Worse than meeting your heroes is revisiting a former home
If you love somewhere you once lived, cherish the memories. But don’t be tempted to go back . . . seeing what the new owners have done rarely works out well17 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
High tech, high yields? The Kenyan farmers deploying AI to increase productivity
AI apps are increasingly popular among small-scale farmers seeking to improve the quality and quantity of their crop. Sammy Selim strode through the dense, shiny green bushes on the slopes of his ...17 hours ago -
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60 Minutes reports on mezcal in Mexico
In tonight's expanded edition of 60 Minutes, Cecilia Vega reports from Mexico, where mezcal production has surged as producers work to preserve traditional distillation methods.21 hours ago - Mexico -
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Florida home hurricane damage reports changed, whistleblowers say
A family expected a large insurance payout after Hurricane Ian devastated their Florida home. Then the check came, and questions about allegedly shortchanged homeowners came with it.21 hours ago - Florida -
Business - CNBC
These 3 ugly duckling stocks will become beautiful swans as the Fed cuts rates
The beginning of an interest rate cycle always causes a change in command in the stock market.23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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Rates low for too long, says ex-Bank of England boss
Lord Mervyn King says inflation has now been tamed and interest rates are "in the right ballpark".Yesterday -
World - The Wall Street Journal
China to Allow Home Buyers to Refinance Mortgages
The move is the latest in a weeklong burst of easing measures aimed at stimulating China’s moribund property market.Yesterday - China -
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The high stakes & low blows of vice presidential debates
On Tuesday, the Democratic and Republican nominees for vice president will face each other in their first and only debate. Historian Kate Andersen Brower says that, even though Minnesota Governor ...Yesterday -
Science - The New York Times
SpaceX Launches Crew-9 Mission to Bring NASA Starliner Astronauts Home
Two astronauts — one American, one Russian — are headed to the International Space Station with two empty seats for crewmates who are already in orbit.2 days ago - NASA