Mortgage rates hit highest level in 3 weeks, weakening demand further
A “For Sale” sign outside of a home in Marana, Arizona, US, on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. Rebecca…
Chinese property king Hui Ka Yan sentenced to life in prison
A billionaire developer at the centre of China’s property crash has been jailed for life and has had…
HSBC announces exit of Australian banking, sells $36bn home and personal loan portfolio to Blackstone
HSBC has announced it is selling its $36bn Australian home and personal loan portfolio to private equity giant…
Mortgage rates rise to highest level in nearly a year
For sale signs are posted in front of condominiums for sale on July 9, 2026 in Los Angeles,…
Weekly mortgage demand drops as rates remain stuck in a narrow range
In an aerial view, a residential neighborhood is seen on June 4, 2026 in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Joe…
How will new retirement rules affect workers and employers? – The Irish Times
Legislation that comes into effect on Monday will allow employees to tell the companies they work for they…
The biggest financial mistakes to make in your 20s and 30s — and how to avoid them
When you are starting out in life, mistakes are part of the process – from ending up in…
National home values flatline in May for the first time since January 2025
Australia’s housing market has continued to lose momentum, with national home values flatlining in May as higher interest…
Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.53%, highest level in nine months
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose again this week, reaching its highest level in nine months, another…
America In Focus: mortgage rate rises while Wall Street looks to continue its winning ways
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over…
Rising mortgage rates cause surge in demand for riskier loans
Prospective buyers arrive during an open house in Rancho Cucamonga, California, US, on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Kyle…
Iran war spiked fuel prices but not largest driver of living cost pressures in first quarter
Cost-of-living pressures have increased for all households in Australia, partly due to the war in the Middle East,…