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Why is the price of gold so high right now?
Gold has offered some of the biggest returns recently, but why is the price climbing? Here's what you should know.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
US economic growth is strong — so why cut rates?
Only borrowers such as struggling commercial property and debt-laden zombie companies will benefitWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Why Georgia’s political chaos could mortally wound its EU ambitions
Also in this newsletter: why the wealthy should bear the burden of tackling climate changeWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?
The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Why Are Hospital Gowns So Ugly?
Curious why medical patient attire is so unflattering, a reader asks our fashion critic if it’s intentional.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 22 -
Why are there so few Brits in the NBA?
As the new NBA season starts, BBC Sport asks why there are so few British players in the league.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
If you’re so happy, why are you buying so much gold?
The rally that won’t quitWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Why the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Isn’t Lowering Your Loan Rates
Fed rate cuts and lending rates do not always experience like-to-like movement. Here’s a quick look at rates, and what to expect moving forward.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
Why are disposable vapes so bad for the environment?
Single-use disposable vapes will be banned to protect children's health and reduce environmental damage.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Why Are So Many Gen-Zers Fit to Quit?
Frontline Gen-Z workers are feeling overworked and having negative interactions at work. But here’s what employers can do to better support these critical employees.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Why are Forest so good this season - and can it last?
Nottingham Forest's unlikely third place in the Premier League has some echoes of Leicester in 2016... can they maintain their excellent early-season form?Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Anything but Big Easy: New Orleans has a Zion roster problem
There has never been a player like Zion and that makes the blueprint to success all the more challenging.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5 -
Why Are So Many N.B.A. Owners Selling Their Teams?
The Boston Celtics are likely to be the ninth team to change hands since 2019.Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Why is it so hard for tenants to hold their landlords to account?
The exploding boilers and rotting rats in the U-bend were bad signs, but it was the bogus cleaning bill that highlighted how hard it was to challenge the systemWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Why has the UK weather been so gloomy lately?
Elizabeth Rizzini and Darren Bett look at why our weather is so gloomy at the moment and ponder when things might change.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Cop29: what are carbon credits and why are they so controversial?
Once heavily scorned because of fraud and poor outcomes, carbon trading is likely to be high on the agenda in Baku. For the next two weeks, countries will gather on the shores of the Caspian Sea in ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult?
It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.Top stories - BBC News - 23 hours ago -
Why mortgage rates are back up to nearly 7%
The average 30-year mortgage rate has surged over the course of October, returning to highs last seen in the summer.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
‘There’s so much you can crush’: why hydraulic press videos are so popular and so satisfying
Watching a pumpkin, crayons or a Furby get squashed isn’t just fun – it can also serve as an emotional release. There are lots of ways to unwind. You can go on a walk, call a friend or read a book. ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
‘A disappointment to home buyers’: Mortgage rates surge to a two-month high
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.44%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Yahya Sinwar: the ruthless architect of Hamas’s October 7 attack
Fugitive militant who spent decades in jail has been killed in GazaBusiness - 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 imageBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Mortgage rates stay high, sapping home-buying demand
Mortgage applications fell 6.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Mortgage rates inch up to a 3-month high ahead of Fed meeting
Mortgage applications fell 10.8% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
How to get equity out of your home with refinance rates high again
Mortgage refinance rates are high again. Here are two other effective ways to access your home equity right now.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Mortgage rates are likely to stay high after Trump's election win—despite Fed rate cuts
With a Republican sweep of the presidency and Congress, mortgage rates could stay well above 6% for the rest of 2024.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
Why did Joker 2 lose so much money? And how on earth did it cost so much in the first place?
Todd Phillips’ first take on the supervillain was a billion-grossing smash, but setting out to chastise devoted fans with the second looks set to cost the film industry dear. To quote Heath ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Kroger Says It Isn’t Doing Surge Pricing—So Why Are Customers So Upset?
More companies are testing new technologies that enable them to do dynamic pricing, even though customers hate it.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Research Shows the Best Employees Are Chronically Underpaid. So Why Does Bruce Springsteen Pays His Band So Much?
Studies show that employee pay plans almost always underpay top talent.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
Breaking down Lions dynamic run game: What makes it so impressive, why it's so difficult to stop
Detroit has the best running back duo in the leagueSports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago -
Why is Halloween suddenly so big in Britain? | Zoe Williams
It used to mean a few kids throwing bedsheets over their heads in exchange for sweets. Nowadays, any gathering between September and Christmas is an excuse for fancy dress. When a fella of 17 ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Why has your Big Mac become so much more expensive?
Governments and business are trying to work out who to blame for cheapflationBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
This Museum Is Old. But With $75 Million to Spend, Why Is It So Dingy?
Decades of mismanagement and financial neglect have turned the New York State Museum, a trove of national treasures, into a dreary place.Top stories - The New York Times - October 19 -
Why are we building homes when so many are standing empty?
Bringing empty homes back into use can be tricky, but campaigners say a lot more could be done to help.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
Why so many listeria recalls lately? A doctor explains what to know.
From deli meat to frozen waffles, listeria recalls keep popping up — but why? Here's what to know, including symptoms to be aware of.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Why Are So Many Supermarket Brands Losing Shelf Space?
Gone are the days of growing a consumer packaged goods brand like a tech startup, as companies struggle to retain a hold in the retail marketplace.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
F1 Q&A: Why has it taken so long to review drivers' guidelines?
BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions after an action-packed Mexico City Grand Prix.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Why people are receiving so much money in the Juul e-cigarette settlement
Oftentimes, class-action settlements pay less than $10 per person — but MarketWatch spoke with a former Juul user who received thousands of dollarsBusiness - MarketWatch - October 29