Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level in over a year, pushing refinancing 111% higher annually

Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level in over a year, pushing refinancing 111% higher annually

A ‘For Sale’ sign is posted beside property for sale in Alhambra, California. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images Mortgage interest rates dropped for the fourth straight week last week, spurring both current homeowners and potential homebuyers to call their lenders. Total mortgage application volume increased 7.1% compared with the previous week, according…

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Trump’s rare earth deals target China’s dominance — here’s why change won’t come soon

Trump’s rare earth deals target China’s dominance — here’s why change won’t come soon

TOKYO, JAPAN – OCTOBER 28: U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) hold up signed documents for a critical minerals/rare earth deal with Japan during a meeting at Akasaka Palace on October 28, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to secure…

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