Mortgage Rates Near 1-Year Highs as Purchase Rates Finally Dip Below Refi Costs
Mortgage rates hover near 12-month peaks on July 14, 2026. Purchase loans edge lower than refinance rates, but market volatility lingers. Key data inside.
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Markets Slide as Iran Tensions Surge, Chip Stocks Tumble, Oil Spikes Above $82
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall on US-Iran escalation, oil surge, and chip stock slump. AI and inflation fears mount ahead of CPI data.
St James's Place Navigates Sovereign Wealth Departure Amid Hong Kong Expat Boom
St James's Place faces a sovereign wealth client exit while its Hong Kong survey shows 67% of ultra-rich expats plan to retire in the city.
SpaceX Stock Hits All-Time Low, Dips Below IPO Price Amid Market Jitters
SpaceX stock fell below its IPO price of $150 for the first time, hitting an all-time low as rival Blue Origin raises $10 billion and lockup fears loom.
Jim Cramer’s Latest AI Stock Picks: Micron, Intel, Meta Lead His New Buy List
Jim Cramer reveals fresh AI stock picks amid the July 2026 rotation. He tips Micron, Intel, SanDisk, and Meta for long-term gains.
Trump Accounts Launch With $1,000 Seed, Aim to Reshape Child Wealth
Trump Accounts go live July 4 with a $1,000 federal seed for eligible children. The program aims to build generational wealth but faces questions on equity.
FCA Forced to Pause £9.1bn Car Finance Compensation Payouts After Tribunal Challenge
The UK's financial watchdog has been ordered to suspend its £9.1bn car finance compensation scheme, delaying payouts for millions of motorists until 2027.
Uber Stock Rises 7% on Retail Expansion Amid Insurance Controversy
Uber shares jump 7% on new retail partnerships, while a California insurance controversy raises questions about transparency and reserve levels.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian: Ticket Prices Will Drop Only When Air Traffic Bottlenecks Clear
Delta CEO Ed Bastian says airline ticket prices won't fall until air traffic control congestion eases, despite lower fuel costs.
Mortgage Rates Spike After Fed, but Iran Deal Holds Hope for Relief
Mortgage rates hit 6.62% after Fed signals tighter policy, but a potential Iran peace deal could ease inflation and bring rates down in coming weeks.
Mortgage Rates Hit One-Month Lows as Iran Peace Deal Boosts Bond Markets
Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level in a month on June 15, 2026, after the Iran peace deal sparked a bond market rally. Average 30-year fixed rates droppe
Recession Fears Intensify as US Consumer Spending Slumps and Germany Faces Energy Shock
US consumer spending fell 1.3% in May while Germany risks recession amid Iran energy shock. Experts warn of negative feedback loop.