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‘It has been bumpy’: Starmer reckons with plunging approval ratings
Even allies of the UK prime minister, whose approval ratings have collapsed, say he needs to raise his game — and quicklyWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
European parliament approves new von der Leyen commission
Second-term team reflects growing appeal of conservative and hard-right parties in EuropeWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Australian Senate approves social media ban on under-16s
The ban aims to reduce "harms" on children and will take at least a year to implement, the PM says.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
U.K. lawmakers give initial approval to so-called assisted dying bill
Members of Parliament approved the so-called assisted dying bill by a vote of 330 to 275, signaling their approval in principle for the bill. The vote sends the bill to further scrutiny in Parliament.Top stories - CBS News - 10 hours ago -
Should I pay off my mortgage in retirement? New book tackles big money questions
Retirement planning is filled with big questions. For some retirees, whether or not to pay off their mortgage is one of them.Business - CNBC - November 3 -
Should you lock in a mortgage rate after the November rate cut? Experts weigh in
Aside from the November rate cut, several factors play a role in timing your mortgage rate lock.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Trump or Harris: Who would bring mortgage rates down? Three economists weigh in.
What will happen to mortgage rates and home prices in a prospective Trump or Harris administration? MarketWatch spoke to three economists to find out.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
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 - November 7 -
Prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while
America’s prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while.Top stories - NBC News - November 9 -
Homebuyers await mortgage relief after Federal Reserve's back-to-back rate cuts
The Federal Reserve has made two consecutive interest rate cuts but potential homebuyers are wondering when mortgage rates will drop. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Mortgage rates inch closer to 7% after Fed rate cut and Trump’s win
Mortgage applications rose 0.5% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Why one economist says Elon Musk could hold the key to lower mortgage rates
One way the government can address high mortgage rates is to rein in the federal deficit, says the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors.Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
Homeowners are using this hack to cut their mortgage payments in half — and chip away at the housing shortage
California homeowners are embracing tiny homes in their backyards. The movement has offered a blueprint for cities across the U.S. that are grappling with a housing shortage.Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
Mortgage rates may be stabilizing after the election. Here's what to expect into early 2025
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.78% on Nov. 14, unchanged from a week ago.Business - CNBC - November 15 -
Weekly mortgage demand inched up, despite higher interest rates. Here's why
After flatlining the week before, mortgage demand rose last week, despite mortgage rates rising for the fourth straight week.Business - CNBC - November 20 -
Weekly mortgage demand inched up, despite higher interest rates. Here's why
After flatlining the week before, mortgage demand rose last week, despite mortgage rates increasing for the fourth straight week.Top stories - NBC News - November 20