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US Mortgage rates have climbed back above the 7% threshold, stalling the U.S. housing market at the start of 2025. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage reached 7.04% last week, marking the highest level since May 2024, according
A severe storm named Éowyn has brought extreme weather conditions to the United Kingdom and Ireland, disrupting travel and power supplies across the region. Winds reaching speeds of up to 113 mph (182 km/h) and heavy rainfall have prompted authorities
The European Union has relocated its upcoming informal defence summit from Limont Castle in Liege to the Egmont Palace in Brussels, citing security considerations. The meeting, scheduled for 3 February, marks the first European summit since the inauguration of U.S.
Amazon announced it will close all seven of its warehouses in Quebec, Canada, over the next two months, eliminating approximately 1,700 full-time jobs and 250 temporary positions. The company said the decision was part of an operational review aimed at
Global investment management firm Calamos has launched a groundbreaking Bitcoin-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) that offers 100% downside protection against the cryptocurrency’s notorious price volatility. The ETF, which began trading on Wednesday, combines U.S. Treasury bonds and Bitcoin-linked options to provide
Maintaining a healthy waist circumference and engaging in regular physical activity significantly reduces cancer risk, according to a groundbreaking study funded by the World Cancer Research Fund. The research, involving over 315,000 participants, marks the first comprehensive analysis of how
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he is considering a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, potentially taking effect as early as February 1. The proposed measure follows escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing, with Trump citing China’s alleged role in
French authorities are warning about the growing prevalence of “erectile honey,” a dangerous black-market product containing a mix of honey and erectile dysfunction medications like sildenafil or tadalafil. This illicit product, often marketed in small sticks or vials, has flooded
British wage growth remained robust in the three months to November 2024, despite increasing indications of a weakening labor market, according to data released on Tuesday. The figures reaffirm the Bank of England’s (BoE) current stance on interest rates as
Germany’s DAX stock index reached a historic milestone on Tuesday, surpassing 20,000 points for the first time despite the country grappling with significant economic challenges. The index, which tracks 40 of Germany’s largest publicly traded companies, has defied domestic economic
