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C.F.P.B Sues Unit of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Over Risky Mortgages

A federal consumer bureau claims Vanderbilt Mortgage, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, made loans to buyers of manufactured homes it knew could not repay them.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Why bank stocks care that Michael Barr is stepping down as top Fed banking cop

As vice chair of supervision, Barr was leading the effort to raise capital requirements for banks.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces resignation

Plunging poll ratings and opposition within his own Liberal party spurred leader to quit

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Exodus by Wall Street Banks From Climate Group Worries Advocates

The end of the year saw five of the six largest U.S. banks leave the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, as conservative pressures discouraged their climate change policies.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Watch: The moment Trudeau announces he will step down

Trudeau says he intends to resign as party leader and as prime minister after the party selects its next leader.

BBC News - Jan. 6

West Bank Settlers Hope Trump Will Back Annexation Dreams

Settler leaders say they are confident that a Palestinian state is off the table, but their expectations are tempered by their experience of Donald Trump’s first term.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Fed’s top bank cop to step down, averting potential clash with Trump

Politico - Jan. 6

7 ways to get a lower mortgage rate in 2025

Lowering your interest rate can save you money over the life of the loan. Here are seven ways to make it happen.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Citigroup’s stock is a banking-sector bargain as ‘inflection point’ looms, analyst suggests

Barclays analyst Jason Goldberg upgrades Citigroup to overweight from equal weight on bullish 2025 prospects.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Three Israelis killed in West Bank shooting, army pursuing suspects

JERUSALEM — Three Israelis were killed on Monday and several injured in a shooting attack on a car and bus near the town of Kedumim in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israel’s national ambulance ...

NBC News - Jan. 6

Israeli officials say 3 killed in attack on vehicles in occupied West Bank

Far-right Israeli official calls for destruction of Palestinian town in occupied West Bank after 3 killed, 7 wounded in shooting attack.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Three killed in Palestinian shooting attack on bus in West Bank

Two women and a man are killed after gunmen open fire in al-Funduq, Israel's military and paramedics say.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Shooting attack on a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank kills 3

A shooting attack on a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank has killed at least three people

ABC News - Jan. 6

Investment banks prepare for crunch year in 2025

Boutiques counting on M&A rebound to support elevated valuations and star hires

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Trump announces additional senior White House officials

President-elect Trump has announced additional senior White House officials, further filling out his team ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20. Trump picked Stanley Woodward to join the White ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Oilers Announce Last Minute Lineup Changes

The Edmonton Oilers made a surprise change right before playing the Seattle Kraken.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

White House announces Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

The White House announced the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The 19 honorees include former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, international ...

NBC News - Jan. 4

Mortgage rates inch up to start the year at a near six-month high. Will the housing market become more affordable in 2025?

The 30-year mortgage rate averaged at 6.91%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

UK mortgage approvals fall in November

Unexpected decline interrupts recovery in housing market activity

Financial Times - Jan. 3

FirstFT: China’s central bank prepares for historic monetary policy shift

Also in today’s newsletter, cold winter snap stokes US heating prices and a shake-up at the top of Meta

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Help! Ryanair Won’t Send Flight Compensation to a U.S. Bank Account

After being grounded for 12 hours in Berlin, a mother and daughter were owed both compensation and a rebooked flight. All they got were nonsensical responses from customer service.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Where are mortgage, CD and credit card rates heading in 2025?

The Fed has been pushing down borrowing cuts since September, yet mortgage rates remain close to 7%. Here's what to expect in 2025.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Trump announces new treasury and ambassador nominees

President-elect Trump announced several appointments for his Treasury Department and choices for ambassadors for two European countries. In multiple Thursday Truth Social posts, Trump outlined who ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

China’s central bank plans policy overhaul as pressure mounts on economy

People’s Bank of China will start to behave more like US Fed in using one main interest rate to steer demand for credit

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Venezuela announces $100,000 reward for capture of opposition candidate

Edmundo González Urrutia had fled to Spain after Nicolás Maduro declared victory in July elections. Venezuelan authorities have announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the capture ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Why you should open a CD with an online bank this January

Most banks and credit unions offer CDs, but opening one with an online bank could make a lot of sense right now.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Lexi Thompson rings in new year with engagement announcement

Thompson revealed on Instagram that she was newly engaged.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Meghan announces new Netflix lifestyle show

The show's trailer drops a day after the Duchess of Sussex returned to Instagram.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Palestinian Authority Bans Al Jazeera in West Bank

The ban comes as the PA battles militants from Hamas and its allies for control over parts of the West Bank, a fight that could shape the struggle for leadership of the Palestinian cause.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera TV channel in West Bank

The Foreign Press Association has said the move "raises serious questions about press freedom".

BBC News - Jan. 2

Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024

A sharp rise in mortgage interest rates took its toll on mortgage demand, hitting just as the housing market entered its typically slowest stretch of the year.

NBC News - Jan. 2