Today's best mortgage rates? 10-year terms at 5.625% remain lowest | July 18, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 18, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Student loans: More than half of borrowers say they may miss a payment
Many student loan borrowers are worried they'll miss at least one payment when repayment begins, according to a survey by Morning Consult. But the Biden administration announced new student loan relief initiatives after the Supreme Court shut down its student loan forgiveness plan.
SEC’s Gary Gensler says AI financial advice must benefit investors, not the model
SEC Chair Gary Gensler said Monday that the financial regulator is looking to ensure that the use of AI in financial advising focuses on clients' interests, rather than the model's.
Crypto world celebrates ruling that secondary XRP sales are not securities
FOX Business’ Charlie Gasparino tells ‘The Claman Countdown’ that the judge’s ruling on XRP is ‘positive’ for retail investor holdings, but explains why the ruling gets ‘muddy and bizarre.’
Biden forgives $39B in student loan debt – here’s who qualifies
The Biden administration is forgiving $39 billion in student debt for more than 800,000 borrowers after making changes to income-driven repayment plans. Here’s what you need to know.
Student loan refinance interest rates drop for 5- and 10-year terms
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Goldman Sachs trims US recession odds next year to 20%
Goldman Sachs economists lowered their probability of a U.S. recession within the next 12 months to just 20%, citing better-than-expected economic data.
Personal loan interest rates rise for 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Fire breaks out at Dow's Louisiana chemical facility
An explosion at Dow's Plaquemine, Louisiana, chemical facility caused a fire to break out. Officials are looking into the cause of the explosion.
Stuart Varney: COVID pandemic bailout was riddled with fraud, political favoritism
FOX Businesses' Stuart Varney argues government should not be responsible for doling out taxpayer money after Democrats blew through billions in COVID relief aid.
Today's lowest mortgage rates remain 10-year terms at 5.625% | July 17, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 17, 2023, which are mixed from Friday.
BlackRock gives proxy vote to retail investors of its biggest ETF
On Monday, BlackRock announced that U.S. retail investors of its largest exchange-traded fund will now have an opportunity to cast a proxy vote in the 2024 voting season.
Yellen warns of 'negative spillover' from China's economic slowdown
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that China's economic slowdown risks "negative spillovers" into the U.S., but maintained a recession is unlikely.
Credit card debt rising in double-edged sword for the economy
Credit card debt is rising and while American consumers' spending shows confidence in their finances, high credit card interest rates loom as a threat if the economy slow.
Why some bosses hate remote work and what can be done about common gripes
Remote work is here to stay, but many old-school bosses aren't big fans of the trend that surged during the pandemic. Executive adviser Jay McDonald breaks down the biggest issues.
Former Hollywood executive warns of ‘absolute collapse’ if SAG and WGA deal not met by September
Former Hollywood executive Barry Diller shared his dire predictions for the entertainment industry if the double strike by SAG-AFTRA and the WGA is not settled soon.
Tesla, Netflix and housing data dominate week ahead
The major banks will wrap up earnings next week as investors keep an eye on quarterly reports from Tesla and Netflix as well as economic data housing, including mortgage rates.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has donated $200,000 to Biden campaign
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sent two transfers of $100,000 each to Biden's political committee, the Biden Victory Fund, in mid-June, an FEC report shows.
National Ice Cream Day: Celebrate with your favorite frozen treat and these fun numerical facts
In honor of National Ice Cream Day, grab a scoop of ice cream and learn more about the financial and economical impact America's favorite frozen treat has on this country.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sued over TikTok ban by group representing professors
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott is being sued over the state's ban on TikTok from being used on devices or networks that are state-owned.