Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways June retail sales retreated 0.33 per cent month-on-month, ending a half-year run of gains. Annual growth remains positive at 3.19 per cent but is clearly losing steam. …
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Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways *Mortgage rates* are holding steady, giving buyers and refinancers a welcome pause. The average 30-year fixed rate sits at **6.68 %**, slightly down from …
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Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways JPMorgan lifts its Levi Strauss price target, triggering a share rally. Q2 2025 revenue of $1.45 billion beats expectations by 6 %. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales grow …
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Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways The Trump administration’s healthcare overhaul targets more than US$1 trillion in federal health spending cuts. Enhanced ACA premium tax credits will lapse, threatening …
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Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways Average 30-year fixed refinance rate dips to 6.81%, reopening the refinancing window for many UK homeowners. Sliding below the psychological 7% line could …
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Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways The *national average* 30-year fixed mortgage sits between **6.74% and 6.83%**, yet state variations can exceed half a percentage point. Mid-western borrowers often …
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Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways Fixed-rate Certificates of Deposit lock in today’s attractive yields but punish early withdrawals. Variable-rate Money Market Accounts often mirror policy changes by the …
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Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways Kraft Heinz is reportedly exploring a sweeping break-up that could spin off its grocery unit. Shares jumped **2.5 %** immediately after the news, …
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Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways Delta has begun using AI for dynamic, minute-by-minute fare adjustments, aiming to capture higher revenue on every seat. The share of tickets priced …
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Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways Bitcoin reached an unprecedented $118,672.53 on 11 July 2025, reigniting global enthusiasm for digital assets. Crypto-linked equities surged as *institutional inflows* accelerated via newly …