Mortgage rates are dropping, but the housing market is still stuck. Here’s why.
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World - The New York Times
How 2 Offhand Remarks by Biden Caused Waves in the Markets and the Middle East
The president’s casual disclosures underscored the power of his words — and how quickly they travel.59 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
Sports - ESPN
Randle on trade to Wolves: 'I feel wanted here'
Julius Randle said he was shocked when he learned he was traded to the Timberwolves but that he is happy to be somewhere he feels wanted.2 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Why mortgage rates rose after initially falling
Mortgage rates dropped after the Fed's interest rate cut announcement in September. Although rates appear to have slightly risen since dropping to a record two-year low, experts still believe they ...2 hours ago - Mortgage -
Business - Inc.
Discount Sales Show U.S. Office Market May be Hitting Bottom
Big drops in commercial real estate prices may indicate the sector has recalibrated its financial benchmarks.3 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Can I Still Use an Expired Covid Test?
The expiration date listed on the box might not be accurate. Here’s what to know.3 hours ago - Covid -
Health - ABC News
Rwanda's Marburg fever deaths rise to 11 as its source is being investigated
Health authorities say Marburg hemorrhagic fever has killed 11 people in Rwanda4 hours ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Nasdaq Private Market on the emerging importance of the secondary market for private company stock
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: The secondary market for private company stock has emerged as an economically vital ecosystem for millions of U.S. private company employees and institutional investors. A ...4 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Modelo brewer Constellation falls despite an earnings beat. Here's why we're not concerned
Constellation Brands on Thursday delivered a solid earnings report and set the stage for an anchor to be raised in the next two quarters.4 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Talent Tracker: Travis Hunter should be No. 1 pick in 2025 NFL Draft, why Auburn still needs portal QB
Who cares about positional value? Hunter is a once-in-a-lifetime prospect. Plus, Auburn gets good news but needs a quicker fix, a smart way coaches can get around the redshirt rule, and weekly awards.5 hours ago - NFL -
Business - MarketWatch
September jobs report could give stock and bond markets an October surprise
Payroll figures reveal if the Fed is ahead of the curve or behind it.6 hours ago -
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Top stories - ABC News
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. ticks up to 6.12%, first increase in 7 weeks
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose to 6.12% this week, the first increase in seven weeks6 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates rise amid geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over future Fed cuts
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.12%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.6 hours ago - Mortgage -
Business - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates are dropping, but the housing market is still stuck. Here’s why.
A crisis of unaffordability has held the housing market hostage. That situation is not likely to change anytime soon, according to Fannie Mae’s chief economist — and there’s one culprit.6 hours ago - Mortgage -
Tech - VentureBeat
Microsoft just dropped Drasi, and it could change how we handle big data
Microsoft unveils Drasi, a groundbreaking open-source data processing system that simplifies event-driven architectures and revolutionizes cloud-native development for improved efficiency and ...7 hours ago - Microsoft -
Top stories - CBS News
What could happen to CD interest rates this October? Here's what experts think.
CD rates have been high for the last two years. But will they remain so now, post-rate cut? Here's what to know.8 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Factory orders drop in August, the third decline in the past four months
Orders for manufactured goods fell 0.2% in August after a strong gain in the prior month, the Commerce Department said Thursday. It is the third decline in orders in the past four months.8 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Should you lock in a mortgage rate now? Experts weigh in
Mortgage rates could fall further, but there are drawbacks to waiting. Here's what some experts suggest doing.8 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Jobless claims inch higher, but still no sign of major U.S. layoffs
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week rose slightly to a minuscule 225,000, confirming that layoffs remain surprisingly low even though many companies have pulled ...9 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Here's how to improve the way Congress works
The House Rules Committee held a hearing on proposed rules changes for the 119th Congress, with Rep. Derek Kilmer recommending non-policy bipartisan retreats and planning meetings to foster trust ...10 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Eurozone house prices rise for first time in more than a year
Annual increase of 1.3% in second quarter points to gradual recovery of region’s housing market10 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Melania Trump says she forced Donald to drop hardline immigration policy
Ex-first lady says she told Trump to stop separating children from parents and addresses jacket controversy in book. Melania Trump describes in her new memoir how she made her husband, then ...10 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Around-the-world cruise still waiting to say 'au revoir' to Belfast
Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey set sail on Monday but it has yet to leave Northern Ireland waters.10 hours ago -
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Business - MarketWatch
Turns out, the stock market can succeed without the Magnificent Seven
For much of the past two years, market watchers have pondered whether the stock-market rally could survive without the Magnificent Seven.11 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
As Wildfires Rage, California’s Insurance Market Is in Crisis
Providers are offering fewer and fewer policies because of costlier climate-fueled fires, homeowners moving into riskier areas, and outdated regulation of the insurance industry.11 hours ago - California -
Health - The New York Times
Trump Promised to Release His Medical Records. He Still Won’t Do It.
If elected again, he would become the oldest president by the end of his term. Yet he is refusing to disclose even basic health information.11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Why OpenAI is becoming a for-profit business
OpenAI’s plans to restructure as a for-profit business mark a significant departure from its roots as a non-profit research lab grounded in a commitment to build artificial intelligence (AI) to ...11 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Do we still need vice presidential debates?
Very few people make their voting decisions based on the vice-presidential candidate. So why do we bother?11 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
This Chart Explains Why the Stock Market Looks Healthier Than It’s Been in Years
An unusually large number of individual stocks in the S&P 500 surged in the third quarter, signaling a robust bull market.11 hours ago -
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World - The Guardian
Why do so many LGBTQ+ people still have to snatch moments of affection when we know others aren’t looking? | Sophie Wilkinson
When less than half of us feel safe holding our partner’s hand in public, true equality is still out of reach. You can’t move for representations of LGBTQ+ people now, apparently. There are many of ...11 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Why I stopped making election forecasts
The shocks of recent times have shown the rational voter is a myth12 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Debate performance gives Vance 2028 White House boost
Sen. JD Vance’s (R-Ohio) debate performance is giving him a shot in the arm to become a leading 2028 presidential contender no matter what happens in November between former President Trump and ...12 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trifecta of challenges unravel for Harris, White House ahead of Election Day
A compounding series of challenges are converging all at once for the White House — port workers are striking, fighting in the Middle East is escalating, and Hurricane Helene has ravaged parts of ...12 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Conservatives should pick James Cleverly. Here’s why they won’t
Former home and foreign secretary poses biggest threat to Labour, but members will erroneously choose candidates offering more radical solutions14 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Retail investors can sustain China’s market bounce
Beijing’s stimulus efforts may not be enough to win over battered foreign investors14 hours ago - China -
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