The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.92% on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. That is 11 basis points lower than Tuesday’s rate, giving homebuyers a small drop in borrowing costs. The latest figures come from the Zillow lender marketplace. Mortgage rates are national averages and are rounded to the nearest hundredth, so the actual rate … Read more
Illegal hunting and the ivory trade have reduced the populations of elephants in Africa drastically over the past century. Millions of these mammals once roamed the iconic jungles, but their long ivory tusks made them targets of big game hunters and poachers who have decimated their numbers by roughly 95% over the past 100 years. … Read more
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage point, taking its benchmark federal funds rate to 3.75%-4%. The move is aimed at slowing inflation by making borrowing more expensive and reducing spending. US Fed rate hike raises borrowing costs as cell phone and utility bills also increase. (Pexel) The rate hike is … Read more
The 37% federal income-tax bracket could start at higher income levels in 2027. A preliminary estimate puts the start of the 37% tax bracket at more than $793,650 in taxable income for married couples filing jointly. For single taxpayers, the 37% bracket could start at more than $661,375 in taxable income. These are early estimates … Read more
The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note climbed to 5.02% on Tuesday, rising as much as 4 basis points. This is the highest level since 2007, meaning the yield has reached a level not seen in almost two decades. US 10-year Treasury yield rises above 5% amid oil and inflation fears (AFP) The move … Read more
US President Donald Trump threatened to cease trading with countries with which America has a trade deficit if the country’s central bank did not lower interest rates in a social media post on Friday. Trump expressed frustration that high domestic interest rates, which are governed by America’s Federal Reserveplaced the US at a “very unfair … Read more
Gold prices recovered slightly on Wednesday after falling for three straight sessions. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $4,386.94 an ounce in Singapore, while silver gained 0.1% to $65.38 an ounce. Platinum and palladium were little changed. Gold was trading near $4,385 an ounce after gaining about 1% in the previous session. The earlier rise ended … Read more
UAE visa overstay fines: What you need to know to avoid daily penalties As millions of travelers and expatriates continue to live, work and visit in the UAE, authorities have standardized visa overstay penalties and simplified payment methods, making compliance clearer but also more urgent than ever. Under the latest immigration framework, overstaying in the … Read more