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Dodgers-Yanks draws best WS ratings since 2017

The Dodgers' championship-clinching win over the Yankees in Game 5 on Wednesday night was the most-watched World Series game since 2019, while the series drew its best ratings since 2017.

Sports - ESPN - 21 hours ago

Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series had the best ratings in seven years

The Dodgers’ 7-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 for their eighth World Series title and second in five years averaged 18.6 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and streaming, according to Nielsen.

World Series drew larger audience in Japan than NBA Finals did in U.S. this year

So it turns out Japan really wanted to watch Shohei Ohtani in the World Series.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Where interest rates are heading

The neutral ‘R-star’ level will be higher but the more notable change will be a steepening of the bond yield curve

World - Financial Times - October 14

ECB lowers rates to 3.25% as inflation slows

Christine Lagarde says Eurozone’s central bankers are close to ‘breaking the neck’ of soaring price pressures

Business - 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. - 2 days ago

American interest rates need to rise

Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mine

World - Financial Times - October 15

Bank of Canada resorts to jumbo rate cut as growth falters

Slowdown prompts shift to 50bp reduction, with rate-setters saying borrowing costs are likely to fall further

World - Financial Times - October 23

Will mortgage interest rates fall this November?

Mortgage rates are poised to fluctuate in November, but in what direction? Here's what to know now.

Will HELOC interest rates fall in November?

HELOC interest rates have been falling this fall, but will they continue to do so in November? Here's what to know.

Interest rate cut hopes raised as wage growth slows

Expectations of a rate cut next month increase as pay growth slows to its lowest rate for more than two years.

Mortgage rates surge, putting a damper on home buying and refinancing

Mortgage applications fell 17% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Money Market Rates Are Lower, Yes. But Compared to What?

Even with further Fed rate cuts likely, money market funds are a good alternative for stashing cash, and investors are still flocking to them, our columnist says.

Business - The New York Times - October 18

Here's how interest rates impact gold prices

When interest rates drop, gold prices often rise — but there are also other factors at play.

Fed Leaders Favor Rate Cuts, But Differ on Pace

Four policymakers agree the central bank should make further rate cuts, though some support a slower, smaller set of reductions.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Jordan North boosts Capital radio breakfast ratings

The Burnley-born presenter left Radio 1 earlier this year and replaced Roman Kemp at Capital in April.

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

EU races to prepare for a Trump win

Bloc seeks to bolster aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and trade policy in case Republican is re-elected

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Birth rate drops to record low in England and Wales

Declining fertility risks adding pressure on the UK’s public finances and hampering economic growth, warn analysts

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for November 2024?

After falling in September, mortgage interest rates rose again in October. Here's what could happen this November.

Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to lowest on record

Just over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year - the lowest number in four decades

GDP Report Shows US Economy Grew at 2.8% Rate

In a key economic report released just days before the presidential election, gross economic product rose at a 2.8 percent rate in the third quarter.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

US GDP rose at a 2.8% rate in third quarter on strong consumer spending

Final reading before presidential election was shy of expectations, but shows biggest economy is in robust health

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Will mortgage rates fall? Your Budget questions answered

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a raft of changes to taxes and spending in the Budget.

The World Series Was Big in Japan. The TV Ratings Prove It.

Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ superstar, drove massive interest for the World Series in Japan, where more than 15 million people watched each of the first two games.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

How far will mortgage interest rates fall in November?

Wondering whether mortgage rates will drop further in November? Here's what experts have to say about it.

Will home equity loan interest rates fall in November?

Waiting for a chance to tap into your home equity at an affordable rate? Here's where rates could head in November.

The Budget should not be a big deal for interest rates

Bank of England has already had plenty of time to react to the chancellor’s thinking

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Rating Some Of The Best Halloween Costumes Across The NHL

From the Joseph Brothers paying homage to "White Chicks" to Spencer Carbery becoming Beetlejuice, NHL players and coaches are having fun with their Halloween outfits.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Despite a half-point Fed rate cut, the average credit card interest rate fell by just 0.13%, report finds

Credit card APRs are edging lower after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half point, but not by much.

Business - CNBC - 12 hours ago

Dodgers to honor Valenzuela with patch in Series

The Dodgers will honor Fernando Valenzuela with a jersey patch in the World Series and during the 2025 season. It features his name in white and a No. 34 in blue.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

A Modest Monument to the Dodgers’ Days in Brooklyn

It would be easy to miss the plaque in a parking lot that was once Ebbets Field, but the managers of a nearby apartment complex are happy to help.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Fed’s Waller calls for rate cut caution after ‘disappointing’ data

Influential governor says US economy in ‘sweet spot’ but hotter than expected inflation not welcome