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U.S. 30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs to 6.89%, Highest Since February

By Agencies The average rate for a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. climbed this week to 6.89%, marking its highest point since early February. This increase further raises borrowing costs for homebuyers. According to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac, the rate rose from 6.86% last week. A...

Are Rising Japanese Government Bonds the Next Major Risk for U.S. Bondholders?

By Agencies Japanese institutions have long been key players in the U.S. Treasury market, but a significant rise in Japanese government bond yields could pose a serious risk for U.S. bondholders. This shift may prompt Japanese investors to move their capital back home just as global...

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Bill Ackman Anticipates Trump Will Privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

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New Hedge Fund Launches Expected to Reach 24-Year Low, Reports Preqin

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