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Average long-term US mortgage rate drops to 6.19%, lowest level in more than a year
The average 30-year mortgage rate dropped to 6.19%, its lowest since October 2024, as inflation and Fed policy ease pressure.
Boeing defense workers reject offer, extend strike
Boeing defense machinists in Illinois and Missouri rejected a new contract offer, extending a nearly three-month strike.
Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights
Flight delays spiked nationwide as the government shutdown forces unpaid air traffic controllers to work under mounting stress.
Target is eliminating 1,800 corporate jobs as it looks to reclaim its lost luster
Target will lay off 1,800 corporate employees, mostly in Minneapolis, as the retailer streamlines operations before a CEO transition.
US inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last month
U.S. inflation hit 3% in September, led by higher gas and beef prices, as tariffs and rent costs shaped a mixed economic outlook.
New York Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud case pushed by Trump
New York AG Letitia James faces mortgage fraud charges in Norfolk, Virginia, amid claims of political retaliation by Trump officials.
Virginia Democrats will try to reshape US House districts in counter to Trump’s redistricting push
Virginia Democrats plan to redraw U.S. House districts to gain seats and counter Trump-backed GOP redistricting in key states.
Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads
President Trump said he’s halting all trade talks with Canada, accusing it of using a “fake” Reagan ad to influence U.S. courts.
Stocks rise near records as oil surges on Russia sanctions
U.S. stocks climbed Thursday as oil prices jumped over 5% after Trump announced new sanctions on Russia’s crude industry.
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
President Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, who served time for failing to prevent illegal crypto activity.
