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What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 17, 2026?

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 17, 2026?

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London bars shun Margot Robbie’s gin over shellfish allergen concerns

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London bars shun Margot Robbie’s gin over shellfish allergen concerns

Exclusive: actor’s Papa Salt gin to get oyster-free version after venues says it is ‘not worth the risk’

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Iran targets UAE energy infrastructure as gas field set ablaze, tanker struck near Strait of Hormuz

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Iran targets UAE energy infrastructure as gas field set ablaze, tanker struck near Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices advanced on Tuesday as energy market participants monitored Middle East supply disruptions.

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Amazon rolls out 1-hour, 3-hour delivery as ultrafast shipping trend grows in the U.S.

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Amazon rolls out 1-hour, 3-hour delivery as ultrafast shipping trend grows in the U.S.

Amazon is speeding up deliveries even further after investing significant money and resources to make same-day shipping the standard.

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Private credit’s ‘off-ramp’ emerges as investors look to cash out and default fears grow

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Private credit’s ‘off-ramp’ emerges as investors look to cash out and default fears grow

A "robust and growing" private credit secondaries market could serve as a pressure valve for the industry's current liquidity squeeze.

5 months ago

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Treasury yields edge lower as investors weigh rising oil price, Iran attacks and looming Fed decision

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Treasury yields edge lower as investors weigh rising oil price, Iran attacks and looming Fed decision

Treasury yields edged lower as investors weighed mounting tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision.

5 months ago

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The U.S. dollar is back on top

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The U.S. dollar is back on top

The U.S. dollar has enjoyed something of a reprieve in recent weeks, regaining its place as a safe haven in times of turmoil. Will it last?

5 months ago

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European stocks close higher as oil prices spike back above $100

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European stocks close higher as oil prices spike back above $100

European stocks ended broadly higher on Tuesday as global markets keep a close eye on volatile oil prices.

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'Significant, but not catastrophic': A fall in Chinese visitors barely dents tourism numbers to Japan

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'Significant, but not catastrophic': A fall in Chinese visitors barely dents tourism numbers to Japan

Experts stress that Japan’s tourism portfolio is now more diversified and resilient, with Western markets also contributing strongly.

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Australia central bank hikes rates to a near 1-year high as Iran war raises inflation risks

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Australia central bank hikes rates to a near 1-year high as Iran war raises inflation risks

The 25 basis points hike was in line with expectations from analysts polled by Reuters

5 months ago

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Oil Prices Top $103 as U.S. Allies Reluctant to Escort Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

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Oil Prices Top $103 as U.S. Allies Reluctant to Escort Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices pared gains on Tuesday as uncertainty lingered over a U.S.-led coalition to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

5 months ago

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Sri Lanka brings in four-day week to eke out stocks of oil and gas hit by Iran war

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Sri Lanka brings in four-day week to eke out stocks of oil and gas hit by Iran war

Effective closure of strait of Hormuz also affecting Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, which have brought in crisis measures

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