HSBC, NatWest, Nationwide and Halifax hike mortgage rates as Bank of England warns of Iran war impact
Most major lenders increased borrowing costs this week as the Bank of England warned that the US-Israel war…
How does your school rate? New analysis of 500 colleges’ NCEA results ranked against house prices
Want to know which top-performing high schools are close to affordable housing? The Herald’s Ben Leahy is back…
Trump says Fed pick and AI will deliver boom. Economists have doubts
WASHINGTON — President Trump, his Treasury secretary and his choice to lead the Federal Reserve believe they can coax the…
Rupiah Weakens to Rp 16,793 as Geopolitics, Fed Rate Outlook Weigh on Markets
Jakarta. Rupiah weakened against the US dollar on Friday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty…
US tariff rate to hit 15% or more for some nations, Greer says
Trump tariffs Tax on Chinese imports to remain the same, according to Washington’s trade chief U.S. Trade Representative…
What President Trump’s new tariffs mean for climate tech
The Supreme Court ruling on tariffs is good news for companies like Tesla Inc., which have seen production…
Rate launches RateFi for borrowers using cryptocurrency
Rate has introduced RateFi, a new mortgage product that allows qualified borrowers to use verified cryptocurrency as part of their…
U.S. Dollar Rebound May Be Limited by Rate Cut Expectations and Federal Reserve Independence Concerns
After a strong run over the past two years, the U.S. dollar has shown signs of fatigue. While…
US Fed set to keep rates steady as officials defend independence
US Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell blasted the subpoena as Trump’s pressure campaign for another rate cut…
Il discorso integrale di Donald Trump, a Davos
di Donald J. Trump Ecco il discorso integrale tenuto da Donald Trump al World Economic Forum di Davos:…
NT police data shows crime down in Alice Springs, locals worry it will be short-lived
A Northern Territory town in the centre of Australia has long found itself in the middle of the…
Rising energy costs demand action in Maryland
Last month, I spoke with a small business owner in Prince George’s County who told me her energy…