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Economy, Energy

“8 states are planning to BAN the sale of gas-powered cars entirely – after Biden unveiled ambitious plans to phase them out by 2032”

“At least eight states are planning to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars in the next decade – and others are considering joining them. Only zero-emission vehicles can be sold in participating states beginning from the 2035 model year, according… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Credit card late fees will soon be capped at $8—why you should aim to pay on time anyway”

“…On Tuesday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule that will cap credit card late fees at $8. Currently, card users are typically hit with a $32 fee for late payments, according to the agency… The rule is expected to go… Continue Reading…

Business

“Sony to lay off 900 workers from PlayStation division, or 8% of unit’s global workforce”

“Sony Interactive Entertainment on Tuesday said it will lay off about 900 employees in its PlayStation unit, or 8% of its global workforce, becoming the latest technology company to announce headcount trims… He added that employees across all of the company’s… Continue Reading…

Business

“NCAA and ESPN ink 8-year, $920 million media rights deal”

“The NCAA and ESPN have reached a new eight-year media rights deal worth more than $115 million annually, as the value of sports media rights reaches new heights. The new agreement carries an annual value of roughly three times the current 14-year deal,… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“…Now the 8% mortgage rate is back”

“…Now the popular 30-year fixed mortgage rate is at 8%, the highest in decades, making things even tougher. Mortgage demand is at its lowest point in nearly 30 years… Would-be sellers, meanwhile, are trapped. They have little desire to trade the 3% rate… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Mortgage rates near 8%, an ‘inventory crisis’: Homebuyers face a ‘tricky’ market, expert says”

“…With fewer people selling their houses, she said, there is now an “inventory crisis.” “We’ve seen a crunch — our first-time homebuyers are struggling,” she added… Mortgage rates are currently approaching 8%, the highest level in decades, and have priced many first-time… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Mortgage demand drops to the lowest level since 1996, as interest rates head toward 8%”

“…Mortgage rates just continue to climb higher, taking a particularly big leap last week. As a result, total mortgage demand fell 6% compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index… Applications for a mortgage… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Mortgage rates could hit 8%, economists say, citing a worrying sign not seen since the Great Recession”

“…Three experts told MarketWatch that if the economy continues to show signs of strength, and the U.S. Federal Reserve hikes its benchmark interest rate once again, rates could go up to 8%.  High rates have already taken a toll on… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Anxiety Strikes $8 Trillion Mortgage-Debt Market After SVB Collapse”

“So-called agency mortgage bonds are widely held by banks, insurers and bond funds because they are backed by the mortgage loans from government-owned lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The bonds are far less likely to default than most debt… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“CVS to buy home health giant Signify Health for about $8 billion”

“CVS Health has reached a deal to acquire in-home health-care company Signify Health for about $8 billion, the companies said Monday. CVS said it will pay $30.50 a share in cash for Signify, an acquisition that would build on its growing health-care services.… Continue Reading…