Finance and Commerce

What next for mortgage rates?

Prices have risen consecutively for the past four months. December saw a 0.7 per cent per cent monthly rise, after…

1 month ago

Biden blocks $14.1B sale of US Steel to Japanese buyer, citing national security concerns

The president’s decision is a major use of executive power on a heavily-politicized election year issue. His announcement comes with…

1 month ago

Baskin-Robbins reveals brand new flavor but fans have to act fast to try it – and it’s not the only treat in store

Major ice cream chain and Baskin Robbins rival fails to pay workers before confirming abrupt closure of store_1Baskin-Robbins also creates…

1 month ago

Let’s normalize talking about our credit histories

Buy now, pay later a "ticking time bomb" “I felt so much shame and embarrassment that I wasn't able to…

1 month ago

MARKET REPORT: Vodafone picks up as it sells Italian arm to Swisscom for £7bn

It might have been a new year, but the biggest corporate news on the first session of 2025 came from…

1 month ago

Meta trades left-wing policy chief for Republican in major overhaul

Zuckerberg thanked Clegg for his seven years of service in showing him the door. Those efforts became most evident when…

1 month ago

Final days to score after-Christmas deals up to 90% off from Walmart, Target, & Kohl’s – but you’ll need to check dates

Black Friday always kicks off the sales, which typically continue through December 25. There will, according to The Krazy Coupon…

1 month ago

No kid should be priced out of playing sports

Of course, only the tiniest fraction of today's young athletes will ever compete at the elite level. But there's no…

1 month ago

Five ways to bolster your budget without giving up on life’s luxuries, from RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS

Opening a new savings account used to be a faff involving paper forms and visit to a bank branch. Now…

1 month ago

Elon Musk to launch ‘X Money’ payment system in 2025

“Buckle up. Happy New Year,” Yaccarino wrote. Elon Musk had not publicly commented on the launch at the time of this article’s…

1 month ago