Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways Mortgage rates are drifting downward in mid-2025 but still hover near the *high-6%* range nationally. Differences of up to 0.3 percentage points exist …
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Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways Refinance rates swing by up to half a percentage point between states, shaping borrowers’ true costs. National averages stand near 6.9% for a …
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Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways Average 30-year fixed refinance rate eased to 7.08 %, a five-basis-point slide from late May. The Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey hints at further …
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Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways Aflac detected and contained a sophisticated cyber intrusion on 12 June 2025. Sensitive data—claims details, Social Security numbers and health information—were accessed. The breach highlights …
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Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways New deadline for a potential U.S. TikTok ban: 17 September 2025 White House grants a further 90-day reprieve amid ongoing sale talks Move highlights national-security …
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Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways Major indices such as the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 closed up 1.29 % on 20 June 2025. Trent led today’s gainers, climbing nearly 4 % amid heavy …
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Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways The Federal Reserve has kept its benchmark rate at 4.25%-4.5% for four straight meetings, signalling a *wait-and-see* stance. Inflation ticked up to 2.4% …
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Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways *Retail used-car unit sales* jumped 5.1% in Q2 FY2025, outweighing a 4.6% drop in average ticket prices. **Net income** expanded on wider margins …
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Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways More than 1,000 new millionaires are created in the United States every single day. The UBS Global Wealth Report 2025 shows nearly 24 million …
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Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways Darden Restaurants stock soared to a record $224.78 on 17 June 2025. Momentum stems from consistently strong Olive Garden sales and savvy menu innovation. The …