South Korea lowers interest rates over Trump fears

'Forbidden' song haunts South Korea's uni entrance exam students

A yearly blanket of silence has once again enveloped South Korea, as half a million students sit for the most important test of their lives.

As 4B takes the world by storm, South Korea is grappling with a backlash against feminism

The 4B movement that sparked global interest in the wake of the US election has grown out of an intensely unequal society . As Donald Trump secured victory in the US presidential election , an ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Russia Supplies Antiaircraft Missiles to North Korea, the South Says

Pyongyang has long coveted an advanced air-defense system to guard against missiles and war planes from the United States and South Korea.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

World Seeks an End to Plastic Pollution at Talks in South Korea

Many nations hope to reduce the half a billion tons of plastic made each year. But pushback from plastic and oil producers, and Donald Trump’s election, could scuttle an agreement.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea

A last round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address the global scourge of plastic pollution has opened in Busan, South Korea

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

In South Korea, nations meet in final round to address global plastic crisis

Negotiators are gathered in South Korea in what’s billed as a final push to address the global crisis of plastic pollution

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

South Korea says North Korea has test-launched a ballistic missile toward the North’s eastern waters

World - ABC News - October 30

U.S participates in drill with South Korea, Japan after North Korea missile test

On Thursday, North Korea test-fired the newly developed Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time in nearly a year.

North Korea fires a barrage of ballistic missiles toward the sea ahead of US election

South Korea's military says North Korea has fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea as the country continues its weapons demonstrations ahead of the U.S. presidential ...

World - ABC News - November 4

Biden says South Korea, Japan alliance is key to countering North Korea, Russia

President Biden met with South Korea's president and Japan's new prime minister at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. He said cooperation with the allies is integral to countering North ...

South Korea says Russia supplied air defense missiles to North Korea in return for its troops

A top South Korean official says Russia has supplied air defense missile systems to North Korea in exchange for Pyongyang sending troops

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Mortgage demand stalls as interest rates surge higher ahead of election

Total mortgage application volume was essentially flat, falling 0.1% compared with the previous week.

Business - CNBC - October 30

What's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for November 2024?

Home equity loan interest rates could fall, but they might not be worth waiting for. Here's everything to know.

This bank account is paying 5.25% right now as interest rates surge

Big rises in yields in recent weeks are good for savers.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

A key inflation measure drops to 2.1%. Here's the interest rate impact.

The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.

New U.S. economy data before next Fed interest rate decision

The Federal Reserve will soon announce its next interest rate move as new data trickles in about the U.S. economy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

BoE expected to cut interest rates despite looser fiscal policy

UK central bank focused on longer-term picture of slowing inflation even as Budget predicted to increase near-term demand

World - Financial Times - November 4

How far will home equity loan interest rates drop in November?

Home equity loans could decline in November, but that isn't the only feasible possibility, experts say.

Gold vs. silver investing: Which is better when interest rates are cut?

Both can be smart investments right now, experts say, but one option could make more sense for your portfolio.

Weekly mortgage demand tanks 11% as interest rates surge higher

Total mortgage application volume dropped 10.8% compared to the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Will UK interest rate cut make mortgages and loans cheaper?

Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates, but Signals Stickier Inflation

The central bank said that future cuts would be gradual amid higher inflation forecasts after the new government introduced spending and tax increases in its budget.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

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