South Korea lowers interest rates over Trump fears

Rare back-to-back cut reflects concern over impact of incoming US president’s policies

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Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumped 6%, as interest rates fell to lowest level in over a month

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Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumped 6%, as interest rates fell to the lowest level in over a month

Potential homebuyers are responding to lower mortgage rates and a higher supply of homes for sale.
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A recap of a dramatic night that saw South Koreans rush to overturn the president's shock martial law order.
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‘I am acutely frightened’: artists talk of fears over a second Trump term

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What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for December 2024?

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Will credit card interest rates fall this December?

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South Korea lowers interest rates over Trump fears

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South Korea's First Lady Looms Over Her Husband's Embattled Presidency

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