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Janet Yellen Calls to Accelerate Debt Relief for Poor Nations

Janet Yellen Calls to Accelerate Debt Relief for Poor Nations

Addressing finance ministers from the G20 countries in Gandhinagar, India on Sunday, Janet L. Yellen, the United States Treasury Secretary, urged international creditors to expedite their initiatives in granting debt relief to developing nations at risk of default. She emphasized...

July 16, 2023

Why Credit Suisse’s Inquiry Opted to Maintain File Secrecy for Half a Century

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Why Credit Suisse’s Inquiry Opted to Maintain File Secrecy for Half a Century

A Credit Suisse’s inquiry into its collapse has chosen to maintain file secrecy for 50 years, sparking concern among Swiss historians. According to a parliamentary committee document, the parliamentary investigation aims to preserve confidentiality by extending the protection period from...

July 16, 2023

Supply Constraints, High Rates Drive Surge in New Home Prices

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Supply Constraints, High Rates Drive Surge in New Home Prices

New homes across the United States are now experiencing a surge in prices, specifically due to supply constraints and high rates. The Black Knight Home Price Index has recently revealed that in May 2023, home prices reached a record high,...

July 11, 2023

Mortgage Demand Hits Monthly Low as Interest Rates Surge

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Mortgage Demand Hits Monthly Low as Interest Rates Surge

Mortgage rates experienced a remarkable upswing last week, reaching their highest level since May, resulting in a decline in mortgage demand. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index, total mortgage application volume dropped by 4.4% compared to the...

July 6, 2023

Federal Reserve Meeting Minutes: Anticipated Rate Hikes, Slower Pace

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Federal Reserve Meeting Minutes: Anticipated Rate Hikes, Slower Pace

Federal Reserve officials signaled the likelihood of future rate hikes, albeit at a slower pace, during their June 13-14 meeting. The minutes released on Wednesday revealed that policymakers opted against an immediate rate increase due to concerns about economic growth....

July 6, 2023

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Meta’s Threads App Garners 10 Million Sign-ups in Just Seven Hours, Challenging Twitter

Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta has entered the fray against Twitter with its Threads app, attracting an astounding 10 million sign-ups within seven hours. The launch aimed to capitalize on Twitter’s weakened state due to Elon Musk’s tumultuous decisions as its owner....

July 6, 2023

Decoding the Impact: Biden’s New Student Loan Cancellation Plan and the Supreme Court’s Stance

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Decoding the Impact: Biden’s New Student Loan Cancellation Plan and the Supreme Court’s Stance

“I’m announcing today a new path consistent with today’s ruling to provide student debt relief to as many borrowers as possible as quickly as possible.”– President Joe Biden. “The HEROES Act allows the Secretary to ‘waive or modify’ existing statutory...

July 5, 2023

Morgan Stanley Forecasts July Interest Rate Hike by Fed, Reinforced by Powell’s Stance

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Morgan Stanley Forecasts July Interest Rate Hike by Fed, Reinforced by Powell’s Stance

Anticipating an imminent shift in the monetary policy landscape, Morgan Stanley analysts have revised their outlook and now predict that the Federal Reserve will implement an interest rate hike during its July meeting. This revised forecast comes in response to...

June 27, 2023