Mortgage Rates Fall to the Lowest Level in A Month But Home Buyers Are Still Feeling the Pressure from High Home Prices
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Buying a home? 4 big reasons to lock in a mortgage rate this week
If you're planning to buy a home, it could make sense to lock in your rate soon. Here's why.CBS News - Top stories -
Tesco boss says he is ‘well paid’ as investors vote on £10mn package
Shareholder vote on Ken Murphy’s pay comes as executive remuneration is in the spotlightFinancial Times - Business -
The Textile Company Nordic Knots Opens Its First U.S. Store in New York
For its first U.S. store, Nordic Knots is meant to feel like the opposite of a design studio.The New York Times - Lifestyle - New York -
How much do you need to earn to buy your first home? Here’s what the typical home buyer looks like today.
Thinking of buying a house? You’ll probably need to make nearly six figures — and have $13,000 in the bank — to achieve that dream, according to a new report.MarketWatch - Business -
U.S. Olympic trials feels like Super Bowl of swimming at home of NFL Colts
The U.S. Olympic swimming trials will make a splash on their grandest stage yet — a temporary pool inside the massive domed stadium that is home to the NFL’s Indianapolis ColtsABC News - Sports - NFL -
Remains found hidden in Kentucky home of 8-month-old girl missing since April
Kentucky State Police said remains found Friday during a search of the family residence of missing 8-month-old Miya Rudd likely belong to the girl.NBC News - Top stories -
Summer Fridays are on the decline—companies may be replacing them with work-from-home days
Companies may be doing away with Summer Fridays as work-from-home days become more common.CNBC - Business -
Trading watchdog FINRA’s new post-COVID work-from-home rules ‘causing headaches’
Industry members say changes are confusing financial-services firms.MarketWatch - Business -
Summer Fridays are on the decline — companies may be replacing them with work-from-home days
The share of workers who say they get Summer Fridays has dropped dramatically in recent years.NBC News - Top stories -
Texas woman moves into new home on land which was taken from her family by racist mob in 1939
Opal Lee was just 12 years old when a racist mob burned down her family's home in Fort Worth, Texas. Eight decades later, with the help of donors and nonprofit groups, she was gifted the property, and a new home was built on it for free. Steve ...CBS News - Top stories -
UK public inflation expectations fall to lowest in nearly 3 years
BoE survey will be welcomed by policymakers ahead of interest rate decision next weekFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Treasury yields see biggest two- and three-week declines since December as bonds keep rallying
Treasury yields finished lower for a fourth straight session on Friday, touching the lowest levels in more than two months, after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation readings for May boosted expectations for a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut as ...MarketWatch - Business -
Import prices fall sharply in another sign of fading U.S. inflation
The cost of imported goods fell in May by the largest amount since the end of last year, adding to recent evidence inflation might be slowing again.MarketWatch - Business -
U.S. crude oil snaps three-week losing streak as forecasts point to tighter market
Oil prices are gaining on expectations that summer fuel demand will draw down inventories.CNBC - Business -
Ukraine arrives at Euro 2024 to a patriotic welcome and vivid reminder of the war at home
The Ukraine men’s soccer team was made to feel at home for its first practice in Germany for the European ChampionshipABC News - Sports - Ukraine -
In Homes With Children, Even Loaded Guns Are Often Left Unsecured
Firearms often are not stored safely in U.S. homes, a federal survey found. At the same time, gun-related suicides and injuries to children are on the rise.The New York Times - Health -
I’m a New Homeowner, and Here’s How to BYO Smart Home
Some houses may come with preinstalled smart devices. These are the products I loved—and the ones I’m replacing.Wired - Tech -
Why home equity borrowing is cheaper than other options
Home equity borrowing is significantly cheaper than some other popular credit options. Here's why.CBS News - Top stories -
More bottles of cherries found buried at George Washington's home
Archaeologists discovered 35 glass bottles of the preserved fruit buried in a cellar, Mount Vernon officials announced on Thursday.CBS News - Top stories -
Cramer's week ahead: A closer look at housing with Lennar and KB Home earnings
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday guided investors through next week's most important happenings on Wall Street.CNBC - Business -
‘I don’t want to squander this opportunity’: I sold my business for $130,000. Should I pay off my mortgage with a 7.3% interest rate?
“It may not seem like a lot of money to most people, but this is the first time in my life I am not living paycheck to paycheck.”MarketWatch - Business -
Consumer sentiment falls to 7-month low on worries over inflation and weaker incomes
An early reading of U.S. consumer sentiment in June fell to the lowest level in seven months, reflecting lingering worries about high inflation as well as slower growth in household incomes.MarketWatch - Business -
High orange juice prices may be on the table for a while due to disease and extreme weather
Orange juice prices have always been volatile and highly dependent on the weatherABC News - Top stories -
Home fans anxious to see if Germany can fire up Euro 2024 in opener against canny Scotland
The sound of bagpipes and men in kilts on the streets of Munich mean Scotland is in town and the excitement is ramping up ahead of the European Championship curtainraiser on FridayABC News - Sports -
An Italian activist elected to European Parliament has been freed in Hungary, will return home soon
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Luxury homes on these beaches are losing value fast, as effects of climate change hit hard
As sea levels rise and storms intensify, coastal real estate is seeing flooding and erosion like never before, and it's impacting home values.CNBC - Business - Climate -
Storms in Chile damage homes, flood roads and leave at least 1 person dead
Heavy rains lashed much of Chile, damaging homes, flooding roads, knocking out power and causing mudslides that have swept through residential areasABC News - World -
Twins unveil Prince-inspired home run celebration complete with purple vest, inflatable guitar
The Minnesota Twins have a new home run celebration — and players and fans are going crazy over itABC News - Sports - MLB -
Five kids in a home gym, mother and daughter cricketers and a karate trio – meet the families who work out together
They strengthen muscles – and family bonds. Six sets of relatives who train as a team explain the appeal. Stephanie and Ryan Corcoran rowing with their five children, Juno, Culainn, Elvi, Bernard and Vincent; Wexford, Ireland Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
‘I don’t want to take these characters home’: Jesse Plemons on life playing the psychopath next door
Chilling performances in Breaking Bad, Civil War and now Yorgos Lanthimos’ Kinds of Kindness have made the actor cinema’s go-to wrong ‘un – but the roles he plays can be hard to shake off. Jesse Plemons is a successful young actor, instinctive and ...The Guardian - World -
Arm’s latest bit of good news? Respect from a high-profile index.
Arm’s stock is heading for its fifth day in a row of gains — and soon it will be part of the Nasdaq-100.MarketWatch - Business -
Bradley Wiggins’s tragic fall from Olympic hero to broke couch-surfer
In the heady summer of 2012, Sir Bradley Wiggins was at the height of his fame. Already a successful cyclist with six Olympic medals under his belt, he became a household name as the first Briton to win the Tour de France. He was chosen to strike ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
‘I have a chronic illness’: My husband and I are in our 30s, earn $120,000 and pay $1,500 in rent. Will we ever own a home?
“We both have a 401(k), his totalling $20,000 and mine just over $56,000.”MarketWatch - Business -
Oil scores biggest weekly gain since early April
Oil futures fell slightly on Friday but maintained solid weekly gains that more than erased the tumble seen after OPEC+ on June 2 announced a plan to begin phasing in the return of around 2.2 million barrels a day of crude later this year.MarketWatch - Business -
Fantasy Football Rankings 2024: Sleepers from top-rated NFL model that called Breece Hall's strong season
SportsLine simulated the NFL season 10,000 times and revealed its 2024 Fantasy football sleepers for Fantasy football 2024CBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
I dropped out of a group vacation—do I still have to pay for the hotel?: Tips from travel experts
When planning or opting out of a group trip it's best to be over communicative.CNBC - Business -
‘He always managed to play golf’: My husband of 14 years never worked and now we’re divorcing. He wants half of my $1 million home. What can I do?
“I made all the mortgage payments, in addition to paying for health coverage for both of us.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘She won’t be happy until he’s in a homeless shelter’: My sister wants our father to refinance his $1.2 million home to pay off her $120,000 debt
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.MarketWatch - Business -
Argentine monthly inflation lowest in 2.5 years
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Political Risk Keeps Mexican Peso Under Pressure
Mexico’s impending judicial branch overhaul following the ruling Morena party’s overwhelming presidential and congressional election victory on June 2 is undermining investor sentiment and keeping pressure on the peso, said Natixis.The Wall Street Journal - World