Mortgage rates jump after Trump defeats Harris

30-year bond yield closes with biggest jump since 2022 after Trump wins

U.S. government debt aggressively sold off on Wednesday, pushing the 30-year yield up by the most in two years, as traders factored in the likely trade and deficit policies of a second Trump ...

Business - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago

Yahya Sinwar: the ruthless architect of Hamas’s October 7 attack

Fugitive militant who spent decades in jail has been killed in Gaza

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Trump hawks merchandise as White House race enters final stretch

Republican candidate cashes in on fame to sell pieces of his suits, branded jewellery and footwear and his image

Business - Financial Times - October 17

A drop in mortgage rates has failed to ignite home-buying demand, but builders remain optimistic

Builder sentiment inched up in October, the National Association of Home Builders said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Mortgage demand drops to its lowest level since July, as interest rates return to summer highs

Total mortgage application volume dropped 6.7% from the previous week, hitting its lowest level since July

Business - CNBC - October 23

How does the 10-year Treasury yield affect mortgage rates? Experts explain

The 10-year Treasury yield plays a significant role in your mortgage loan borrowing costs. Here's how.

Mortgage rates rise for the fourth week in a row. But in these states, it’s still cheaper to buy than to rent.

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.54%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Economists expect higher inflation, deficits, interest rates under Trump than Harris: Poll

Economists expect higher inflation, national deficits and interest rates under former President Trump’s proposed agenda than under policies proposed by Vice President Harris, a new survey by The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Axelrod: Racism, sexism partly to blame for Harris defeat

Democratic strategist David Axelrod called out "racial bias" and "sexism" for what he labeled as their "impact" on the outcome of the presidential election. "Let's be honest about this. Let's be ...

Politics - The Hill - 11 hours ago

'The best in England' - Stokes backs batters after defeat

Captain Ben Stokes backs his batters after another collapse condemns England to series defeat in Pakistan.

Watch Live: Harris gives concession speech after loss to Trump

Donald Trump has won a second term in the White House after surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed for victory, CBS News projected Wednesday morning.

Ros Atkins on… Would Donald Trump accept defeat?

The BBC's analysis editor examines what happened in 2020 and how the Republican might react if he were to lose again.

Amazon shares jump 6% after earnings beat

Amazon's latest upbeat results were driven by growth in cloud and digital advertising.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Odds of November interest rate cut jump as UK inflation drops to 1.7% – business live

UK inflation drops below 2% target in September , weakening pound and raising chances of an interest rate cut in November. Today’s report shows that prices in the UK are rising a little slower than ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Here’s how ETF investors can lock in higher yields as Treasury rates jumped in October

Defined-maturity bond ladder ETFs could help investors lock in high yields and maturity dates to match their investment goals during periods of heightened market volatility.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

From joy to defeat: the Kamala Harris campaign in 10 events

A historically brief campaign began with a surprise pullout and ended on the site of Trump’s 2020 attack on democracy. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago

England on brink of series defeat as wickets tumble after Pakistan fightback

Third Test, day two: England 267 & 24-3; Pakistan 344 Tourists still trail by 53 with openers and Ollie Pope gone Welcome to the house of Saud. England crossed the threshold on Friday hoping to ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

3 observations after Sixers drop to 0-2 with defeat in Toronto

Tyrese Maxey had another poor shooting night Friday and the Sixers dropped to 0-2 with a 115-107 loss to the Raptors.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Rúben Amorim in talks over Manchester United job after Ten Hag exit

United hope to unveil Sporting head coach next week Ten Hag sacked by United following West Ham defeat Manchester United were closing in on Rúben Amorim’s appointment as the club’s new manager ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Botswana president concedes defeat in election after party’s six-decade rule

Results show Mokgweetsi Masisi’s Botswana Democratic party on track to lose by landslide. Botswana’s president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has conceded defeat in Wednesday’s elections, which his Botswana ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Struggling Elena Rybakina out of WTA Finals contention after second defeat

Year of ill health and ailing form is ending on low note Sabalenka through to semi-finals with win over Paolini As Elena Rybakina trailed Zheng Qinwen by a set and a break in their tight ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

'I love it!' - Guardiola on challenge ahead after Sporting defeat

A defiant Pep Guardiola says he relishes the challenge ahead for the season as Manchester City suffer their third defeat in a row across all competitions, losing 4-1 to Sporting CP on match week ...

‘A complete team’: Xabi Alonso heaps praise on Liverpool after heavy defeat

Leverkusen’s Alonso says Arne Slot ‘doing great work’ Liverpool manager delighted by ‘incredible evening’ Xabi Alonso described Liverpool as “a complete team” after he endured a painful return ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

After Trump vs. Harris election, these bitcoin traders expect rally to $100,000

Bitcoin options traders expect limited volatility around the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5, but anticipate a year-end rally that could carry the crypto as high as $100,000.

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Harris courts Black voters in Michigan after unusual Trump town hall

Vice President Kamala Harris courted Black voters in battleground Michigan and stepped up her attacks on Donald Trump, as the former President promoted is plan to impose large tariffs on imports he ...

Politics - NBC News - October 15

Harris tells anti-abortion protesters that they're at the 'wrong rally'

Trump to address Catholic charity benefit after Harris declines

Kamala Harris visits church on birthday as Trump repeats ‘enemy within’ rhetoric

Vice-president marks birthday with call for compassion, while rival visits McDonald’s and attacks opponents. Kamala Harris celebrated her 60th birthday on the campaign trail on Sunday while ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Harris says Trump is a fascist after Kelly's comments go viral

Vice President Kamala Harris said she thinks Donald Trump is a fascist after his ex-chief of staff John Kelly linked the former president to fascism in recent interviews. CBS News' Nikole Killion ...

Polls open after Harris and Trump finish their final push

Voting begins in one of the closest presidential contests in recent history

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

World awaits Harris address after Trump wins 2024 election

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to address voters at Howard University on Wednesday after former President Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential race. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has the latest.

Watch: Harris gives remarks after Trump secures election win

Vice President Harris gave remarks Wednesday afternoon, her first speech after President-elect Trump was declared the winner of the 2024 election. The Hill/Decision Desk HQ projected Trump as the ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

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