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MarketWatch - Business
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in two years: Here’s how much money you need to buy a $400,000 home
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.09%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.2 hours ago - Mortgage -
CBS News - Top stories
Two new Barbie Stanley cups drop today. Where to get them
Barbie fans won't want to miss the limited-edition Barbie Stanley cups dropping every day this week.3 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Bank of England presses pause on rate cuts, highlights 'gradual approach'
The decision to hold comes after the U.S. Federal Reserve kicked off its own monetary easing with an aggressive 50 basis point rate cut.4 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
What to know about the two waves of deadly explosions that hit Lebanon and Syria
Just one day after pagers used by hundreds of members of millitant group Hezbollah exploded, more electronic devices detonated in Lebanon Wednesday in what appeared to be a second wave of ...4 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Fed easing cycle begins as focus moves to protecting jobs
Also in today’s newsletter, Hizbollah reels after twin attacks, and JPMorgan appoints ‘wellbeing’ tsar8 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Homeowners scramble to refinance as U.S. mortgage rates hit two-year lows
Mortgage applications rose 14.2% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.8 hours ago - Mortgage -
Financial Times - Business
Fed cuts rates by half a point and signals era of easing has begun
US central bank’s decision marks milestone in two-year fight against inflation13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Fed slashes interest rates by a half point, an aggressive start to its first easing campaign in four years
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered the federal funds rate to a range between 4.75%-5%.18 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
Some of the earliest U.S. cases were reported in Virginia.22 hours ago - Covid -
The Guardian - World
Fed chair Jerome Powell says US interest rate cut has nothing to do with election – business live
Powell rejects accusations that timing of rate cut is political and adds US labor market is ‘at a strong place’. What does a Federal Reserve interest rate cut mean for you? Despite fears of a ...22 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
The Fed forecasts lowering rates by another half point before the year is out
The so-called dot plot indicated that 19 FOMC members see the benchmark fed funds rate at 4.4% by the end of this year.22 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Top stories
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for 1st time since 2020
"The time has come for policy to adjust," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said last month.23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Craig Kimbrel designated for assignment by Orioles after forgettable second half
Kimbrel is currently fifth all time with 440 career saves.23 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Emboldened Fed lowers interest rates by half-point
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points Wednesday, the central bank’s first rate reduction following a two-and-a-half year crusade against inflation that raged in the wake of the ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
SEC cuts tick size for stock market trades to a half penny
Regulator softens complex initial proposal after industry pushbackYesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Weekly mortgage demand surges 14% as interest rates hit two-year low
Mortgage rates came down again last week, and with the expectation that they could fall further, mortgage demand suddenly jumped, especially for refinancing.Yesterday - Mortgage -
BBC News - Top stories
Train drivers accept pay deal to end two years of strike action
Aslef said 96.6% of its members who voted backed the deal, marking the end of long-running strikes.Yesterday -
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The Guardian - World
Global alliance buys half a million mpox vaccines for Africa
Gavi uses newly established First Response Fund to secure doses, but 10 million are needed to meet demand on the continent. A batch of 500,000 mpox vaccines has been bought by the vaccine alliance ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Weekly mortgage demand surges 14% higher as interest rates hit two-year low
Mortgage rates don't follow the Fed exactly, but they are influenced by policy and could move on Wednesday's news.Yesterday - Mortgage -
Financial Times - World
Westminster’s big two and the new race for political space
The UK’s duopoly of Labour and Conservatives has never looked more vulnerableYesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Wall Street Expects Half-Point Fed Rate Cut
The S&P 500 is hovering just below record territory, driven by a revived rally as bets have grown that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by half a percentage point.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Wheeler and Harper lead Phillies to two wins for the price of one
The ace of aces, Zack Wheeler led the Phillies to a 5-1 win Tuesday, a massive result because it was effectively two wins over the Brewers for the price of one.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Two Champions League final defeats - why Mendieta remains a cult hero
Gaizka Mendieta was the classy midfielder who was a linchpin in the Valencia midfield that came so close to Champions League glory.Yesterday - UEFA Champions League -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings: WRs (Half-PPR)
The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 3 wide receiver rankings for half-PPR leagues.2 days ago - Fantasy Football -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings: Tight ends (Half-PPR)
The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 3 tight end rankings.2 days ago - Fantasy Football -
The Guardian - World
Pint of no return? Two-thirds measure could boost English health – study
Scientists reach conclusion after trial in which pints were scrapped in a dozen pubs, bars and restaurants. Fancy a quick two-thirds? It may lack the appeal of the more familiar after work social, ...2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings: Flex (Half-PPR)
The Yahoo Fantasy team reveals their Week 3 half-PPR flex rankings.2 days ago - Fantasy Football -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings: RBs (Half-PPR)
The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 3 running back rankings to kick off the 2024 season.2 days ago - Fantasy Football -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings (Half-PPR)
The experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their fantasy football rankings at each position in Week 3 of the 2024 season.2 days ago - Fantasy Football -
ABC News - Entertainment
The Masters adds two hours of weekend coverage on Paramount+
The Masters and CBS are expanding weekend coverage by five hours from Augusta National2 days ago -
ABC News - Sports
The Masters adds two hours of weekend coverage on Paramount+
The Masters and CBS are expanding weekend coverage by five hours from Augusta National2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
NFL week two winners and losers: clinical kickers to a Cardinals juggernaut
Marvin Harrison Jr recovered from a bumpy start in his second NFL game, while missed field goals have become a rarity. It is always satisfying to see shaky NFL narratives proven false shortly after ...2 days ago - NFL -
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The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Will two assassination attempts alter the election?
It is impossible to gauge this morning whether an assassination attempt in July and an apparent thwarted attempt Sunday directed at former President Trump will change the presidential race. Yet, it ...2 days ago