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Home Sellers and Buyers Accuse Realtors of Blocking Lower Fees
A year after a landmark settlement called for a disruption in how real estate agents are paid, people say they still feel forced to pay them excessive commissions.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
2-year Treasury leads yields lower as Fed sticks with 2025-27 rate-cut forecast
U.S. government debt rallied on Wednesday, sending the policy-sensitive 2-year yield down by the most in more than a week, after Federal Reserve officials stuck with their expectations for ...MarketWatch - 6d -
Half of UK oil and gas demand can be produced at home, says industry body
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Car industry urges UK government to create new EV incentives
Automotive body says current policy is leading to job losses and has become a ‘driver of de-industrialisation’. Fresh incentives to boost a flatlining electric car market are urgently needed, ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Why are HELOC rates so much lower than home equity loans now? Experts weigh in
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Dollar General says lower-income customers shouldn’t expect any relief from high prices this year
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Women’s players face stark pay divide with average salary less than $11,000, Fifa reports
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Treasury yields end lower as tariff fight intensifies and government shutdown looms
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