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Mortgage rates drop to lowest since mid-December, but demand still falls short
Applications for a mortgage to purchase a home were flat for the week and 3% higher than the same week one year ago.CNBC - 2h -
Mortgage rates stay under 7%. Should you buy a home now?
Today's mortgage rates are higher than they were a few years ago, but it could still be smart to buy a home now.CBS News - 1d -
Lower mortgage rates may tempt home buyers. But these fast-rising phantom costs could sneak up on them.
Mortgage rates are down to a nearly three-month low. But if you’re thinking of buying a home, beware of these hidden costs.MarketWatch - 5d -
Where did the home buyers go? 7% mortgage rates sap any remaining energy from the housing market
Home buyers are still struggling with affordability, the National Association of Realtors said.MarketWatch - 5d -
EastEnders gets ratings bump for 'flawless' live episode
The show, which saw viewers vote for two storylines for the first time, received praise from critics.BBC News - 5d -
I can't accept Nunez's work-rate - Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he "can't accept" striker Darwin Nunez's work-rate in his past two games.BBC News - 15h -
Liverpool's Slot 'can't accept' Nunez's work rate
Arne Slot has explained his frustrations with Darwin Núñez after he left the Uruguay international on the bench during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Manchester City.ESPN - 10h -
Trump approval rating holding at 44 percent: Survey
President Trump’s approval rating is holding firm at 44 percent after his first month back in the Oval Office, according to a survey released this week. The Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 44 percent ...The Hill - 8h -
What's the CD interest rate forecast for spring 2025?
With the Fed expected to hold rates steady in March, experts predict what could happen with CD stable this spring.CBS News - 6h -
Data shows some California fire victims at risk of falling behind on mortgage payments
New data shows that about one in four borrowers in the area of Los Angeles' Palisades Fire are at risk of falling behind on their mortgage payments. Sarah McGregor, Bloomberg News managing editor ...CBS News - 21h -
Japan's inflation rate climbs to a 2-year high of 4% in January, supporting rate hike calls from BOJ members
Core inflation — which excludes prices of fresh food — rose to 3.2% from 3% in the prior month and beat economists' expectations of 3.1%, according to a Reuters poll.CNBC - 5d -
Balatro's Confusing Rating Finally Changed, Leads To Europe Changing How It Rates Gambling Games
The PEGI board has announced that it has reversed its decision to classify Balatro with a PEGI 18 rating and will instead have a PEGI 12 rating. The game has a E10+ rating in North America, making ...GameSpot - 2d -
Trump removes Ice chief amid apparent frustration over rate of deportations
Caleb Vitello reassigned as administration reportedly unhappy at slow rate of arrests and deportations. Donald Trump’s presidential administration has reassigned its top official at US Immigration ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump holds 52 percent approval rating after first month in office
President Trump holds a 52 percent approval rating in after his first month back in the Oval Office, polling shows. A Harvard CAPS/Harris survey found that 33 percent strongly approved of the ...The Hill - 2d -
Home Depot says high interest rates are hampering home-remodeling plans
“There’s just no denying the deferral that we’re still seeing,” said Billy Bastek, Home Depot’s executive vice president of merchandising.MarketWatch - 1d -
Manslaughter charges against Liam Payne's friend dropped
Roger Nores and two workers from the hotel where the singer died will no longer face prosecution.BBC News - 6d -
SEC dropping crypto lawsuit, Coinbase says
The largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange said Friday that the Securities and Exchange Commission would drop its lawsuit against it, a signal that the Trump administration plans to take a ...NBC News - 5d -
DOJ dropping immigration case against Musk's SpaceX
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday it is planning to drop its lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceX, which alleged the company discriminated against refugees and asylees during the hiring ...The Hill - 5d -
Coinbase Says S.E.C. Will Drop Crypto Lawsuit
The end of a court fight with the largest U.S. crypto company would be a big win for an industry that financially backed President Trump.The New York Times - 5d -
Tesla starts 2025 with sharp drop in sales in Europe
Sales down 45% in January for EV maker led by Elon MuskFinancial Times - 1d -
Bitcoin drops under $90,000, hitting November lows
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were under fresh pressure on Tuesday,MarketWatch - 1d -
Consumer confidence plummets in largest drop since 2021
A gauge of consumer confidence registered its largest monthly drop since 2021.ABC News - 1d -
New consumer confidence index data drops sharply
New data from the consumer confidence index shows a concerning drop in economic outlook among Americans. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 1d -
Bitcoin drops to lowest price in 3 months
Bitcoin has dropped to its lowest price in three months as the Trump administration embraces cryptocurrency. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 1d -
Sharp drop in illegal crossings at U.S. southern border
Apprehensions of migrants attempting to enter the U.S. illegally at the southern border are plummeting. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details from Sunland ...CBS News - 22h -
Consumer confidence has biggest drop since 2021
U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years. Kelly O'Grady explains.CBS News - 21h -
Interest Rate Cuts on Hold Till Inflation Improves, Fed Meeting Minutes Show
Officials are debating when to restart interest rate cuts, as high prices linger and Trump’s policies add to economic uncertainty.The New York Times - 6d -
Stock investors stopped freaking out over interest rates. Now this threat is re-emerging.
Investors appear to be doing a lot less hand-wringing over higher interest rates lately, but plenty of market risks are still coming up on the horizon.MarketWatch - 3d -
ECB faces risk of ‘sleepwalking’ into too many rate cuts, says top official
Rate-setters need to stand ready to pause further monetary easing, Belgian central bank governor saysFinancial Times - 2d -
Column: With 2025 SAG Awards, Netflix proved it isn't solving awards season ratings crisis
The awards show with the largest percentage of famous faces failed to grow its audience in 2024 when it made its Netflix debut. It's tough to imagine it will do so this year.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Balatro and others re-rated by PEGI after successful appeal, prompting a rule revision
The popular deckbuilding game has won its most important hand yet with a victory over the European ratings board, which objected to its content.VentureBeat - 2d -
Bank of Korea slashes rates to lowest since August 2022 on economic worries, cuts growth forecast
The Bank of Korea cut rates to 2.75% from 3%, in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, trimming rates for the third time in four meetings.CNBC - 1d -
Fed’s Barkin says interest rates may have to rise to combat inflation headwinds
Barkin said he understands that the fight against inflation has been long, but that “it is critical that we remain steadfast.”MarketWatch - 1d -
No ‘golden age’ is coming. Trump’s tariffs will hit Americans with higher interest rates and more inflation.
Protectionism won’t make us rich — especially if tariffs launch a trade war.MarketWatch - 23h -
Baby bump in South Korea as fertility rate rises for first time in 9 years
Surge in marriages after pandemic spurs hopes country’s demographics may have turned a cornerFinancial Times - 14h -
Birth rate in South Korea, the world's lowest, rises for first time in 9 years
South Korea’s fertility rate rose in 2024 for the first time in nine years, preliminary data showed Wednesday, in a sign that the country’s demographic crisis might have turned a corner.NBC News - 12h -
'He can't believe it!' - Rohit drop denies Axar hat-trick
Watch as India's Axar Patel is denied a hat-trick as captain Rohit Sharma drops the ball at slip in their opening game against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy.BBC News - 6d -
Palantir drops for a second day as cult stock loses momentum
Wednesday's decline came as investors keyed in on the CEO's new stock sale plan and the possibility of defense cuts.CNBC - 6d -
Walmart shares drop as retailer says profit growth will slow
Walmart has factors that could work in its favor, including a growing online business and market share gains from higher-income shoppers.CNBC - 6d -
Justice Dept. to Drop Discrimination Case Against Elon Musk’s SpaceX
The Justice Department had sued SpaceX in 2023, accusing the company of violating federal law by refusing to hire refugees and people granted asylum in the United States.The New York Times - 5d