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50-Year Mortgage Proposal Sparks Debate on Housing Market's Future
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4mo ago

50-Year Mortgage Proposal Sparks Debate on Housing Market's Future

A plan floated by the Trump administration to introduce 50-year mortgages could lower monthly payments but raises concerns over long-term debt and housing inflation.

Markets Waver as Record-Long U.S. Government Shutdown Enters 37th Day
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4mo ago

Markets Waver as Record-Long U.S. Government Shutdown Enters 37th Day

Political deadlock over funding deals a blow to investor confidence, with economists warning of a material hit to fourth-quarter GDP as the stalemate drags on.

Fed Hints at Balance Sheet Growth, But Stocks Tumble on Economic Fears
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4mo ago

Fed Hints at Balance Sheet Growth, But Stocks Tumble on Economic Fears

New York Fed President John Williams signals a potential return to asset purchases, but market focus remains on a government shutdown and tech sector jitters.

US Stocks Tumble as Fed Officials Signal 'Cautious' Rate Cut Approach
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4mo ago

US Stocks Tumble as Fed Officials Signal 'Cautious' Rate Cut Approach

Major indices fall after top policymakers temper expectations for a dovish pivot, suggesting a slower pace for future interest rate reductions.

China Pauses Lithium Export Controls, Easing Supply Chain Fears
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4mo ago

China Pauses Lithium Export Controls, Easing Supply Chain Fears

Beijing's one-year suspension of planned controls on key battery materials provides temporary relief to the global electric vehicle and energy storage industries.

Airline Stocks Rally on Hopes of Shutdown Deal, Shaking Off FAA Flight Cuts
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4mo ago

Airline Stocks Rally on Hopes of Shutdown Deal, Shaking Off FAA Flight Cuts

Major carriers like United, American, and Delta surged over 5% on Thursday, reversing earlier losses as investors bet on a swift end to the government shutdown causing FAA staffing shortages.

Ray Dalio Warns of 1999-Style 'Melt-Up' as Fed Easing Stokes Bubble Fears
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4mo ago

Ray Dalio Warns of 1999-Style 'Melt-Up' as Fed Easing Stokes Bubble Fears

The Bridgewater founder argues the central bank is 'stimulating into a bubble, not out of a depression' as other Wall Street leaders echo concerns over stretched valuations.

Airline Stocks Tumble as US Mandates 10% Flight Cut
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4mo ago

Airline Stocks Tumble as US Mandates 10% Flight Cut

Carriers face holiday chaos as a prolonged government shutdown forces the FAA to slash flights at 40 major airports, citing safety concerns.