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Homeowner pain as major banks lift mortgage rates
Lenders respond over views the Bank of England may not cut interest rates as quickly as forecast.BBC News - Top stories - Mortgage -
U.S. Mortgage Rates Jump Above 7% for the First Time This Year
Rates on 30-year mortgages — the most common kind among U.S. homeowners — surpassed the 7 percent mark on Thursday, a troublesome sign for an already tight housing market.The New York Times - Business - Mortgage -
Should you lock in your mortgage rate before the April Fed meeting?
Are you shopping for a new home? Here's why you may (and may not) want to lock in your rate before the Fed meets.CBS News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Why homicide rates are falling across the country
Homicides are falling across the U.S. And that shift could impact the role crime — often a top voter concern — plays as an issue in November's election. But it is a phenomenon for which experts don't have a clear explanation. Some say homicide ...The Hill - Politics -
My wife and I bought a vacation home with a 6.6% mortgage rate. Should we sell our rental property to pay it off?
“The way I look at it, paying the mortgage off now would give us a guaranteed 6.6% return, which is higher than our return on the condo.”MarketWatch - Business -
Financial stability in the last mile
Policymakers should remain vigilant about outstanding risks to the global financial systemFinancial Times - World -
Financial stability in the last mile
Policymakers should remain vigilant about outstanding risks to the global financial systemFinancial Times - Business -
Can long-term mortgages help solve the UK’s housing crisis?
Home loans with interest rates fixed for a decade or more could get more buyers on to the ladder — and disrupt a £1.6tn industryFinancial Times - Business -
How long will Trump's trial last?
A criminal trial against Donald Trump is currently underway in a New York City courtroom, with prosecutors and Trump’s defense giving their opening arguments Monday.The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Do Interest Rates Matter Anymore?
The economy may be chugging along, but usury could bring a day of reckoning.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The radical repricing of US interest rates
Financial markets and the Fed are searching for a convincing economic storyFinancial Times - Business -
Israel Iran attack: Damage seen at air base in Isfahan
Yahoo News - World - Iran -
Damage seen at Iran air base after Friday's Israeli attack
Satellite imagery analysis by BBC Verify reveals damage from Friday's Israeli strike on IranBBC News - Top stories - Israel -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.01% to 100.51
The dollar finished generally flat on Monday as risk sentiment improved, with investors awaiting U.S. data later this week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Argentina economic activity seen plunging 6% in February- Reuters poll
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Investors raise bets on euro falling to parity with dollar
Eurozone borrowing costs seen as likely to fall first as strength of US economy lowers chance of imminent rate cutsFinancial Times - World -
House prices in Wales fall by 6.5% in a year
House prices in Wales have fallen for the fifth time in a row, Principality Building Society says.BBC News - Top stories -
Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall
The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024.BBC News - Top stories - Tesla -
Gogglebox star died after fall through skylight
A coroner is told George Gilbey died from traumatic injuries after the incident while working on a roof.BBC News - Top stories -
UK grocery inflation falls to 30-month low
Grocery price growth eases to 3.2% in four weeks to mid-April as retailers focus on special offersFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK grocery inflation falls to 30-month low
Grocery price growth eases to 3.2% in four weeks to mid-April as retailers focus on special offersFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Selby unsure of snooker future after round-one loss
Four-time world champion Mark Selby says he will consider his future in snooker after losing 10-6 in the first round against Crucible debutant Joe O’Connor.BBC News - Top stories -
Will the UK’s rejection of EU overtures on youth mobility last?
Brussels’ offer to open talks has been rebuffed but the prospect of a deal is still possible, say expertsFinancial Times - World - European Union -
Will the UK’s rejection of EU overtures on youth mobility last?
Brussels’ offer to open talks has been rebuffed but the prospect of a deal is still possible, say expertsFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
'I'm proud I came last at the London Marathon'
Fred Tomlinson completes Sunday's race on Monday at the alternative finish line for slower runners.BBC News - Top stories -
Will the UK’s rejection of EU overtures on youth mobility last?
Brussels’ offer to open talks has been rebuffed but the prospect of a deal is still possible, say expertsFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
Follow live: Knicks look to win second straight in series vs. Sixers
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Irish Premiership: Larne level with Linfield in title showdown
Live video and text coverage of the Irish Premiership match between Linfield and Larne at Windsor Park which could decide the destiny of the Gibson Cup for the 2023-24 season.BBC News - Top stories -
8 Levels Of Accountability To Manage As A Business Leader
It's key to manage your own accountability as well as managing it in team members.Inc. - Business -
Revolut plans advertising sales push as it waits for banking licence
The London-based fintech has hired a TikTok executive to lead a ‘media strategy’ as it seeks to diversify revenuesFinancial Times - Business -
These Home Sellers Are Done Waiting for the Fed to Lower Rates
Some owners need to upsize, downsize and change jobs, even if mortgage rates don’t fall soon.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
When will the Bank of Japan next raise interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - World - Japan -
When will the Bank of Japan next raise interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Business - Japan -
China's Benchmark Lending Rates Kept Unchanged
China’s benchmark lending rates were kept unchanged, official data showed on Monday, in line with market expectations after key policy rates were held steady amid signs of economic recovery.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Could interest rate hikes be keeping inflation high?
The stickiness of the post-pandemic inflation is raising questions about how effective high interest rates are at bringing down price increases – and if they could be fueling the problem. Standard economic thinking says that higher interest rates ...The Hill - Politics -
Colorado group falls short in effort to put anti-abortion measure on the ballot
Only one of two opposing abortion ballot measures may qualify for the Colorado ballot this fall. An anti-abortion initiative failed to gather enough signatures.CBS News - Politics - Abortion -
The Guardian view on the French left: divided it will fall and fail, again | Editorial
The radical right is set to dominate forthcoming European elections. Progressives need a fresh start and a new approach. The political signals coming from France are ominous. According to one poll last week, Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party ...The Guardian - World -
Oil Falls More Than 1% on Easing Middle East Fears, Economic Concerns
Oil prices fell more than 1% as fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East faded and the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates weighed on sentiment.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Italian Bonds Marginally Outperform Bunds After S&P Affirms Rating, Outlook
Italian BTPs marginally outperformed Bunds in early European trade after S&P affirmed Italy’s BBB rating and stable outlook.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A Steady Stream of Road Trips Made Falling in Love Easy
As Deborah Yarchun and Benjamin Parr traveled across the country during the pandemic, their bond became stronger at each stop.The New York Times - Lifestyle