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FILE - A "For Sale" sign is displayed in front of a home in Des Plaines, Ill., Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
May 9, 2025

Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage holds steady at 6.76%, not far from highest levels this year

The 30-year mortgage rate stays at 6.76% for a second week, as affordability challenges persist and economists expect continued rate volatility in 2024.

Democrats block stablecoin bill as they raise concerns about Trump’s crypto ventures
May 8, 2025

Democrats block stablecoin bill as they raise concerns about Trump’s crypto ventures

Senate Democrats stall stablecoin bill over corruption concerns tied to Trump, delaying key crypto legislation aimed at regulating digital dollar tokens.

‘Hands tied’: Athletes left in dark as NCAA settlement leaves murky future for nonrevenue sports
May 8, 2025

‘Hands tied’: Athletes left in dark as NCAA settlement leaves murky future for nonrevenue sports

A $2.8B NCAA settlement promises NIL revenue for athletes but leaves walk-ons and non-scholarship players uncertain about their future in college sports.

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May 8, 2025

Trump agrees to cut tariffs on UK autos, steel and aluminum in a planned trade deal with Britain

Trump and UK PM Starmer outline trade deal cutting tariffs on autos, steel, and aluminum while boosting U.S. beef exports and easing customs rules

Powell says Federal Reserve can wait on any interest rate moves
May 7, 2025

Fed holds interest rate at 4.3% amid tariff and inflation uncertainty

The Fed kept rates steady at 4.3%, citing rising risks of inflation and unemployment due to Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from China and beyond.

FAA plans radar, staffing fixes at Newark airport
May 7, 2025

FAA plans radar, staffing fixes at Newark airport

The FAA will upgrade radar tech and staffing at Newark Airport after safety concerns and flight disruptions, with a broader U.S. air traffic overhaul ahead.

Disney to build its 7th theme park, this one in the United Arab Emirates
May 7, 2025

Disney to build its 7th theme park, this one in the United Arab Emirates

Disney will build a new theme park in Abu Dhabi on Yas Island, expanding globally as UAE tourism surges and regional travel hits 120 million yearly.

Wall Street gains ground as China shores up its economy ahead of trade talks with the US
May 7, 2025

Wall Street gains ground as China shores up its economy ahead of trade talks with the US

Stocks fluctuated as China rolled out new economic support and U.S. trade talks loom, while tech shares and tariff worries pressured markets.

FILE - Shipping containers are seen ready for transport at the Guangzhou Port in the Nansha district in southern China's Guangdong province, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
May 6, 2025

US trade deficit hits record high as businesses, consumers try to get ahead of Trump tariffs

U.S. trade deficit surged to a record $140.5B in March as businesses raced to import goods ahead of sweeping Trump tariffs, dragging on GDP growth.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney boards a government plane in Ottawa, Ontario, Monday, May 5, 2025, en route to Washington for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)
May 6, 2025

Trump insults Canada ahead of its prime minister’s arrival at the White House

Trump gives new Canadian PM Mark Carney a cold welcome, questioning U.S. dependence on Canada amid rising trade tensions and sovereignty disputes.

Spencer Goidel, an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist with the Internal Revenue Service who was notified his job would be eliminated as part of the government's efficiency cuts, stands for a portrait outside his home in Boca Raton, Fla., April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Daniel Kozin)
May 6, 2025

Disabled workers have faced prejudice. Now they face DOGE firings

Mass federal layoffs under Trump target disabled workers, raising concerns about the future of inclusive hiring and Schedule A protections.

Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week
May 5, 2025

Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady despite pressure from Trump and tariff concerns, as inflation remains above target.

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