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UK Borrowing Costs Spike to Multi-Month Highs Amidst Economic Uncertainty

UK government borrowing costs spiked yesterday, reaching 4.76 percent for 10-year bonds and nearing 5.62 percent for 30-year bonds, the highest since late May and close to April's peak, driven by market bets against further interest rate cuts by the Bank of England, worsening the UK's financial outl...

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UK Mortgage Rates Fall Below 5 Percent

The average two-year fixed-rate mortgage in the UK has fallen to 4.98 percent, the lowest in three years, impacting borrowing costs for homeowners; this follows a period of high rates due to base rate hikes and inflation, with experts predicting further rate decreases.

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German Bond Yields Surge to 13-Year High

On August 15th, 2024, the yield on 30-year German government bonds reached 3.3%, its highest since November 2011, due to inflation, increased government borrowing, and the war in Ukraine.

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RioCan Abandons Luxury Rental Development Amidst Canada's Housing Crisis

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust recently ended its Living division, which focused on building luxury rental apartments in Canada, due to lower-than-expected rental income and high development costs, despite Canada's housing shortage.

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High Interest Rates Boost Annuity Appeal for Retirement Planning

High interest rates are driving up annuity payouts, prompting retirees to consider investing in annuities to secure income; the ideal allocation depends on age, income, risk tolerance, and health, with experts suggesting 20%-50% depending on individual circumstances.

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Mortgage Applications Surge 10.9% Amidst Refinance Boom

Driven by a 23% surge in refinancing and increased adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) loan demand, total mortgage application volume rose 10.9% last week, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 6.67% and 5/1 ARMs at 5.80%.

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TSX Index Poised for Continued Growth Despite Economic Headwinds

Canada's S&P/TSX Composite Index is expected to rise 2.3% to 28,553 by year-end and reach 30,000 by 2026, driven by lower borrowing costs and clearer U.S. tariff implications, despite potential near-term job market weakness and lower corporate earnings in some sectors.

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High-Risk Russian Construction Market: Debt, High Prices, and Government Intervention

Amidst a 38.7% drop in new housing sales in Russia (July 2024-June 2025), 25% of developers face high bankruptcy risk due to debt, yet prices remain high due to increased construction costs, reduced supply, and profit-seeking, while the government plans support measures.

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Fed to Decide on Rate Cut Amidst Weak Job Growth and Mild Inflation

The Federal Reserve will decide in September whether to cut its key interest rate, weighing weak job growth (average 35,000 jobs gained over May-July versus 123,000 a year prior) against mild inflation and uncertainty regarding the impact of tariffs. Differing opinions among Fed officials about infl...

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Inflation Report Shakes Wall Street

On Thursday, Wall Street saw mixed results due to a disappointing inflation report showing a 3.3% increase in wholesale prices, exceeding economist expectations; while the S&P 500 reached a record high, most stocks fell, and the Dow and Nasdaq dipped slightly.

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TASE Opens Steady After Yesterday's Gains: Mixed Results Across Indices

Following yesterday's significant stock market gains, today's Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) opened with mixed results, showing varied performances across indices and individual stocks, influenced by both global economic factors and company-specific news, while the shekel remained relatively stable ...

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UK Economy Grows 0.3% in Q2, Beating Forecasts but Concerns Remain

The UK economy grew by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2024, exceeding forecasts but remaining below previous growth rates; services and construction sectors contributed significantly, but experts express concerns about the sustainability of this growth given global uncertainty and tax increases.

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