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Record Council Tax Hike in Wales Creates Financial Strain

Council tax in Wales is rising by an average of 7.2% for 2025-26, the second-largest increase since 2003, causing financial strain on families and forcing councils to cut spending despite the tax rise due to a projected £450m funding gap in 2026-27.

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HELOCs Outperform Home Equity Loans Amidst Falling Interest Rates

In spring 2025, HELOC interest rates average 7.90%, half a percentage point lower than home equity loan rates (8.40%), offering homeowners significant savings and flexibility due to their variable rate and interest-only draw period.

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Australian Refinancing Soars After Interest Rate Cuts

Following interest rate cuts, Australian mortgage refinancing activity surged 8.4% in February, driven by anticipated further reductions and eased lending criteria, offering significant monthly repayment savings.

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Spanish Banks Offer High-Yield Savings Accounts Despite ECB Rate Cuts

Several Spanish banks offer high-yield savings accounts exceeding 2.5% TAE in April 2024, despite recent ECB interest rate cuts, with options like Bankinter's Cuenta Inteligente Digital (up to 3% TAE with conditions), N26's Savings Account (2.79% for new customers), Revolut's remunerated account (up...

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Mexican Government Blocked from Accessing 16.38 Billion Pesos in Judicial Funds

The Mexican government seeks access to approximately 16.38 billion pesos from judicial trust funds, blocked by court injunctions, to address budget shortfalls and fund various initiatives, including social programs and the ISSSTE, despite legal challenges and previous attempts.

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Fortress Real Developments Co-founders Face Fraud Trial Over Alleged Misrepresentation of Loan-to-Value Ratios

Crown prosecutors in Toronto allege that Fortress Real Developments Inc. misrepresented loan-to-value ratios to over 14,000 investors between 2012 and 2015, potentially causing hundreds of millions of dollars in losses, while the defense claims investors were adequately warned of risks.

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Palm Beach Billionaires' Wealth Surges, Reflecting Global Trend

Palm Beach, Florida, is home to at least 67 billionaires with a combined net worth exceeding \$615 billion; 37 saw their wealth increase in the past year, mirroring a global trend where 3,028 billionaires hold a record \$16.1 trillion.

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Capital One-Discover Merger Clears Key Regulatory Hurdle

The Justice Department approved a $35 billion merger between Capital One and Discover, potentially creating the nation's largest credit card issuer, despite concerns about increased consumer fees and reduced competition; however, final approval rests with the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Co...

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HELOCs Outperform Home Equity Loans Amidst Falling Interest Rates

In spring 2025, HELOCs offer significant advantages over home equity loans due to lower average interest rates (7.90% vs. 8.40%), a declining rate trend, and a flexible repayment structure; however, careful consideration of long-term costs and variable rates is advised.

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China Improves Social Credit System to Ease Private Enterprise Financing

China is improving its social credit system to ease financing difficulties for private businesses by increasing data sharing via a national platform, which has already facilitated 37.3 trillion yuan in loans by the end of February, addressing concerns raised by central leadership in February.

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Trump Trust Files to Sell Major Stake in Truth Social Parent Company

Donald Trump's trust, controlled by his son Donald Trump Jr., filed to sell up to 142.5 million shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, representing a large portion of his $US2.1 billion stake, following the company's significant financial losses in 2024.

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CD Rates Expected to Slightly Decrease or Remain Steady in Near Term

Due to the Federal Reserve's adjusted policy to combat inflation, CD rates are expected to slightly decrease or remain steady in the near term, although a significant drop isn't anticipated immediately; however, experts predict a larger drop later in the year if the Fed cuts rates.

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