Mortgage rates continued their upward trajectory this week, climbing for a month straight while further pushing down demand in the stalled housing market. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage surged to 6.54% from last week’s reading of…

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Wednesday ordered Apple and Goldman Sachs to pay $89 million over mishandled transaction disputes and misrepresentations that impacted hundreds of thousands of Apple Card users. The CFPB found a breakdown in how customer service for the Apple Card handled consumer disputes, as Apple failed…

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.China’s coastguard has entered a stand-off with its Indonesian counterpart in the southernmost reaches of the South China Sea as it attempts to enforce Beijing’s expansive territorial claims.Indonesia’s Maritime Safety Agency, or…

The upcoming election is only days away, and the two presidential candidates remain in a statistical dead heat. Control of the U.S. Congress seems likely to be narrow as well, with either party having a chance to win control. Clearly, the electorate is deeply divided, and it is increasingly rare…

This article was written byFollowLeo Nelissen is an analyst focusing on major economic developments related to supply chains, infrastructure, and commodities. He is a contributing author for iREIT®+HOYA Capital.As a member of the iREIT®+HOYA Capital team, Leo aims to provide insightful analysis and actionable investment ideas, with a particular emphasis…

Unlock the US Election Countdown newsletter for freeThe stories that matter on money and politics in the race for the White HouseDonald Trump has filed a legal complaint against the UK’s ruling Labour party, alleging “illegal foreign campaign contributions and interference” to help Kamala Harris in the US presidential election.…

Subsidizing home care for aging adults has been discussed in decades past. Now it is part of the political discussion once again. Can it ever be achieved? Consider the obstacles and possible benefits. History In the 1970’s, less than ten years after Medicare became the law of the land in…

A new push to move credit card users to a digital statement will now come with a penalty for those who don’t want to comply. Credit card companies from big name retailers have been silently rolling out a fee of $1.99 if you wish to keep receiving paper statements.One of…

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