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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 - October 28

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

Parts of Great Barrier Reef dying at record rate, alarmed researchers say

Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.

Volkswagen fined £5.4m for mistreating customers; UK interest rates ‘to fall to 2.75%’ next year – business live

Volkswagen Finance has agreed to pay over £21.5m in redress to around 110,000 customers who may have suffered harm because of its failings.. Volkswagen Financial Services has apologised for the ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Gold hits record high as rate cuts and Middle East tensions fuel demand

Gains of 40% in past year spark predictions of rally to $3,000 a troy ounce

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Russian central bank hikes interest rate to record-high 21%, to fight inflation fueled by military spending

World - ABC News - October 25

Ravens' Lamar Jackson breaks Ben Roethlisberger NFL record for most career games with perfect passer rating

Jackson breaks the record held by a former AFC North rival

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Here's why Eli Lilly bounced back, plus mega-caps lag while staples stocks rise

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - November 8

S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records and extend postelection rally as Fed cuts rates

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose Thursday, extending Wall Street’s rally in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, as traders weighed the latest rate cut from the Federal Reserve.

Jared Goff's 74.9 percent completion rate has him on NFL record pace

No quarterback in NFL history has ever completed three-quarters of his passes in a season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

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 - November 7

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

What will happen to mortgage rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

The Federal Reserve is set to issue another rate cut this week. Here's what could then happen to mortgage rates.

What's a good HELOC interest rate now that rates are falling again?

HELOC interest rates are on the decline. Here's what a good rate looks like now that rates are falling again.

What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates

Another Fed rate cut is now official. Here's what that could mean for mortgage interest rates.

What the Fed rate cut means for HELOC interest rates

The Federal Reserve issued another cut to the federal funds rate this week. Here's what it could mean for HELOC rates.

Why mortgage costs are rising despite interest rate cut

Lenders have been raising the cost of fixed-rate deals creating a headache for buyers and those remortgaging.

A Record Number of States Are in Drought

Little rain has fallen since Hurricane Helene dropped huge amounts across the Southeast.

Science - The New York Times - November 5

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.

Military suicide rates increased in 2023

Suicide rates in the military increased in 2023, a slight uptick from 2022 that adds to a larger, troubling rise over the past decade. The annual report shows 523 service members died by suicide in ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Iberdrola Profit Lifted by Record Investments

Spain’s energy giant Iberdrola posted a 50% rise in net profit for the first nine months of the year helped by record-high investments in its U.S. and U.K. networks.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Living conditions to be added to NHS records

A housing provider says it will reduce the burden on the NHS and help them better serve residents' needs.

Tuberculosis infections highest on record: WHO

Global tuberculosis cases reached an all-time high in 2023, with nearly 11 million people estimated to have become sick with the disease last year. According to the World Health Organization's ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Georgia shatters early voting records

In Georgia, a key battleground state in the Trump-Harris race, more than 50% of voters participated during the 2024 early voting period. CBS News' Jared Eggleston has more on the record turnout ...

Trump and Harris make final push to break US election deadlock

Presidential candidates descend on Pennsylvania as polls in most crucial swing state show a dead heat

Business - Financial Times - November 5

How violence became a theme of America’s election

Voters are on edge after a campaign season characterised by ‘unprecedented’ levels of extreme rhetoric

Business - Financial Times - November 4

FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high

Also in today’s newsletter, Kremlin denies Putin spoke to Trump last week and America Inc’s new chief executive

World - Financial Times - November 11

Veteran homelessness drops to record low

Veterans homelessness rates have dropped to a record low since detailed counting began in 2009, the Biden administration announced Monday for Veterans Day. In January of this year, officials ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11