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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 -
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 -
‘He was not radical’: Slovakia tries to make sense of Fico shooting
Friends in town of Levice say 71-year-old showed no signs of planning attack, while Slovakian president says climate of hate is collective work. Mile L’udovit, like other residents of the unassuming grey apartment block on the outskirts of the ...The Guardian - World -
BoE could be close to cutting rates as inflation eases says deputy governor
Ben Broadbent believes direct effects of pandemic and war in Ukraine have now ‘faded’Financial Times - Business -
Japan Government Bond Yields Climb on Expectations BOJ Could Reduce Bond Purchases
Japanese government bond yields rose on expectations the Bank of Japan could lower its bond buying in the coming months to support the weakening yen, Deutsche Bank Research said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The U.S. economy and inflation might be cooling off, but lower interest rates are still far away
Is the economy headed in the right direction? Wall Street investors certainly think so. They drove U.S. stocks to a record high this week. Why the optimism?MarketWatch - Business -
The 5 changes to the 401(k) that could make a big difference to your retirement
From blocking preretirement withdrawals to accounting for long-term care of family members, improving the nation’s most popular retirement-investing tool is one of the Best New Ideas in Money.MarketWatch - Business -
Gold prices hit a new record high: 5 moves to make now
Gold prices have climbed above $2,430 per ounce. Here are the moves to make to capitalize on today's high price.CBS News - Top stories -
Deadpool And Wolverine's Ryan Reynolds Is Surprised Disney Let Him Make A Rated R Movie
Even before the Disney and Fox deal closed, Disney CEO Bob Iger indicated the studio's willingness to make Deadpool 3 with an R-rating in 2017. During the intervening years, Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige often reiterated his intent to make sure ...GameSpot - Tech -
Fed’s Mester says forecast of 3 rate cuts this year is now probably too many
“I was on the record before saying I was at the median [forecast] which was three,” Loretta Mester said Monday. “The developments I’ve seen in the economy right now, I would not think that that’s still appropriate.”MarketWatch - Business -
Who qualified for Champions League and Europa in Premier League: How Man United, Newcastle can still make it
Here's everything to know about the European places for Premier League teamsCBS Sports - Sports - Premier League -
Will a mortgage scupper your retirement?
City watchdog predicts more over-65s will have outstanding home loans in the futureFinancial Times - World - Mortgage -
The weaponisation of ‘common sense’
A recent furore over rainbow lanyards demonstrates the absurdity of the way the phrase is being usedFinancial Times - Business -
How micro1’s AI interviewer could make tech hiring more efficient and fair
Micro1 launches AI-powered technical interviewer to help companies efficiently screen software engineering candidates, generating custom questions, conducting interviews, and providing assessment reports.VentureBeat - Tech -
David Rockwell on designing "a sense of ritual"
The portfolio of the design firm Rockwell Group includes Hollywood's Dolby Theatre, hospitals, hotels, stadiums, stage sets, and some 500 restaurants. The designer talks about the trademark elements he brings to his projects, including his latest: ...CBS News - Top stories -
Has the US finally borrowed too much?
A conversation with Jason Furman about the limits of debtFinancial Times - Business -
'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 -
Designer David Rockwell on "celebrating a sense of ritual"
The founder of the design firm Rockwell Group (whose portfolio includes Hollywood's Dolby Theatre, hospitals, hotels, stage sets, and restaurants) talks about the trademark elements he brings to projects, including a virtual revamp of the "Sunday ...CBS News - Top stories -
Reddit shares climb on ChatGPT deal with OpenAI
Shares of Reddit Inc. rose about 12% in extended trading Thursday after the social-media platform announced a partnership with OpenAI.MarketWatch - Business -
US companies find borrowing conditions improving as markets rally
Chicago Fed’s index of financial conditions falls to lowest level since January 2022Financial Times - Business -
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 -
All of Billie Eilish's senses are alive on the ravishing 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'
The pop star's new album gives the impression of someone who's accepted the unnatural demands of stardom and wants to figure out how to lead a full life in spite of them.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Is COVID-19 still a 'pandemic?'
On March 11, 2020, the director-general of the World Health Organization told the world that COVID-19 "can be characterized as a pandemic." Is that still the case?The Hill - Politics - Covid -
Tesla must climb ‘Mount Everest’ to win shareholder vote, chair warns
FT Exclusive: Robyn Denholm outlines stakes for carmaker and says the idea she is too close to Elon Musk is ‘crap’Financial Times - Business - Tesla -
Roche Climbs After Weight-Loss Drug Shows Efficacy
Roche Holding said its weight-loss drug candidate achieved positive results in an early-stage trial, giving the company a boost in its bid to catch up to Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly in a class of medicines that has shaken up everything from pharma ...The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Tadej Pogacar climbs effortlessly to win brutal 15th stage of Giro d’Italia
Slovenian extends race lead to 6min 41sec from Geraint Thomas‘It was a strong breakaway but I gave it my all for the last 10k’Tadej Pogacar secured his fourth victory of this year’s race as he breezed to a commanding win on stage 15 of the Giro ...The Guardian - World -
Treasury yields climb for third straight day after flurry of Fedspeak
Treasury yields ticked higher on Monday, rising for a third straight day as several senior Federal Reserve officials warned that the central bank likely faces a slower path toward reaching its inflation target.MarketWatch - Business -
Average consumer carries $6,218 in credit card debt, as more borrowers are falling behind on their payments
Americans are increasingly falling behind on their credit card payments, recent reports show.CNBC - Business -
Refinancing student debt is risky amid Biden forgiveness push. Borrowers 'forever lose access' to safety nets, advocates say
As protections and relief options for federal student loan borrowers grow, refinancing your debt may be a risky move, consumer advocates say.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
‘Reverse Yankee’ deals boom as Europe’s low borrowing costs lure US groups
American companies issue €30bn in euro-denominated bonds as investor demand for European corporate debt growsFinancial Times - Business -
Learning the Hard Way Is Still Learning
Developing a company's mission, vision, and guiding principles is transformative--if it's enforced.Inc. - Business -
Fed’s Mester says her businesses contacts are sensing the economy is stronger than anticipated
Business contacts in the Midwest are starting to become much more upbeat about where the economy is going, Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Loretta Mester said on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
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 Steady as Rate-Cut Hopes Wane
Gold was steady. After hitting new highs, gold “immediately withdrew back” as Fed speakers overnight warned that rate cuts are still some way down the road, DailyFX said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chelsea’s flower power still packs a punch
The annual London flower show has an undeniable global allure — so why is it not taken seriously?Financial Times - Business -
Three still held over murder of woman in Belfast
Kathryn Parton, 34, who suffered serious head injuries, was found dead on Wednesday.BBC News - Top stories