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New home sales rose for the third month in a row: New home sales rose in February, climbing for the third month in a row as mortgage rates eased off their highs ...
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New home sales rose for the third month in a row
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Biden White House closely watching Federal Reserve following bank failures: All eyes are trained on the Federal Reserve as it prepares to announce another ...
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Biden White House closely watching Federal Reserve following bank failures
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What to do with your money now that the Fed just raised rates for the ninth time: After two weeks of banking turmoil, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday continued ...
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New home sales rose for the third month in a row: New home sales rose in February, climbing for the third month in a row as mortgage rates eased off their highs ...
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New home sales rose for the third month in a row
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Biden White House closely watching Federal Reserve following bank failures: All eyes are trained on the Federal Reserve as it prepares to announce another ...
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Biden White House closely watching Federal Reserve following bank failures
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What to do with your money now that the Fed just raised rates for the ninth time: After two weeks of banking turmoil, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday continued ...
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What to do with your money now that the Fed just raised rates for the ...
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Five questions for the Federal Reserve as the banking crisis drags on: The Federal Reserve has a lot of balls in the air: Central bank officials are attempting ...
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Five questions for the Federal Reserve as the banking crisis drags on
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Home prices just broke a decade-long streak: The median price of a US home was lower this February than it was in February 2022, ending more than a decade of ...
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Home prices just broke a decade-long streak
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Fed and other central banks try to head off crisis by keeping dollars flowing: The US Federal Reserve and several other major central banks announced a ...
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Fed and other central banks try to head off crisis by keeping dollars ...
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Confused about the bank meltdown? Here’s how to speak Wall Street: Wall Street can seem bewildering, given its sheer amount of jargon, banking terms ...
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Confused about the bank meltdown? Here’s how to speak Wall Street
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Bank of England hikes interest rates following inflation shock: The Bank of England hiked interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point Thursday ...
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Bank of England hikes interest rates following inflation shock
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Global markets mixed after US Fed raises rates by a quarter-point: European and Asian markets were mixed during Thursday trade as investors digested the decision ...
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Global markets mixed after US Fed raises rates by a quarter-point
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UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine: The application for full membership of the United Nations for Palestine was submitted 13 years ...
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UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
  • In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.

  • The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.

  • The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.

  • Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
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US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
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Traders Pull Out of US Stocks, Junk Bonds at Fastest Rate in More Than a Year: The great market rally of 2024 looks dangerously close to unraveling as Wall ...
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Traders Pull Out of US Stocks, Junk Bonds at Fastest Rate in More Than a ...
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Mortgage rates jump past 7% for the first time in 2024, posing big dilemma for homebuyers
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Quick Glance: Mortgage Rates Surge Above 7% in 2024, Posing Major Dilemma for Homebuyers
  • US mortgage rates have surged above 7%, increasing costs for homebuyers.

  • The rise in mortgage rates impacts monthly costs, limiting purchasing power.

  • Uncertainty surrounding rate trends poses a decision dilemma for potential homebuyers.

  • Experts anticipate a moderate easing of mortgage rates later in the year.
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Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
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Mortgage Rates Pass 7% for First Time in 2024: The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate this week was 7.1%, according to Freddie Mac.
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Mortgage Rates Pass 7% for First Time in 2024
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Shopper sparks outrage after 'paying $7 for a single apple:' 'What economy are we all f--king living in?'
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Shopper sparks outrage after 'paying $7 for a single apple:' 'What economy ...
Quick Glance: Outrage Stirred by Expensive Apple Purchase
  • A Boston influencer sparked outrage by sharing that she paid $7 for a single apple at Whole Foods.

  • The video clip, shared by the woman under the username @via..li, has since been deleted from her own account.

  • Despite Whole Foods listing the Organic Sugarbee Apple at $3.99 per pound in most Boston zip codes, prices may vary at different outlets.

  • The TikTokker claimed the apple cost $7, causing outrage among viewers, although some expressed doubts about her story.
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College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids: More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them ...
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College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids