A Frenetic Friday Beckons Markets are lurching into Friday like a sailor staggering through the early morning fog, but instead of a hangover, traders are grappling with a testosterone-fueled tweetstorm. The so-called trade thaw between President Trump and President Xi—intended as a diplomatic fire extinguisher...

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...