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Molo has reduced rates across its UK resident buy-to-let and semi-commercial mortgage ranges, with pricing cuts of up to 30 basis points and lower product fees designed to reduce overall borrowing costs. The specialist lender has announced immediate reductions across its UK resident buy-to-let offering, with standard products cut by 10bps. As a result, two-year fixed rates now start from 2.95% at 75% LTV, while five-year fixed rates begin at 4.65%. Molo has also reduced pricing by 15bps across its Specialist range, which includes products for portfolio landlords, investor-led borrowers and holiday lets. Following the changes, two-year fixed rates in…

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By Dharamraj Deenoo-Civic StewardBrothers and Sisters of Mauritius, Guardians of Justice and Renewal,This evening, the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance presented the Budget under the banner of “A Bridge to the Future.” It spoke of debt at 90% of GDP, of deficits to be corrected within three years, and of fiscal discipline as the path to credibility.We acknowledge the candor of this diagnosis. Yet, we must also ask: Did this Budget seize the golden opportunities before us, or did it stop short of the miracle Mauritius needs?Strengths of the BudgetTransparency in crisis acknowledgment: The government admitted the scale of…

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Omega’s Constellation watch has been flashed in campaigns, movies and at the Met Gala by stars like George Clooney and Nicole Kidman, turning it into a symbol of luxury and glamour. But with gold prices near record highs struck in January, some such classic watches are being melted down as the value of their metal content outstrips their resale worth. Used models by the likes of Omega and LVMH’s TAG Heuer are most hit by the trend, according to Reuters interviews with over a dozen traders, industry experts, and investment advisers. British dealer Jon White of Gold Traders melted down…

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Stagflation risks, higher for longer interest rates and a weakening housing market are putting traditional lenders under pressure, while alternative asset managers and private credit firms sit closer to the fault lines of this new cycle. For investors, that is not just a macro story; it is a filter for which stocks may be helped or hurt as bank lending tightens and borrowing costs stay elevated. This article walks through 3 stocks from an Alternative Asset Managers & Private Credit screener that appear positively exposed to the latest Federal Reserve signals and economic data, and explains what that could mean…

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Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid, held an extensive meeting with a French diplomatic delegation that included Éric Chevallier, the French Ambassador to Cairo; Pascal Furth, Economic Counsellor and Head of the Economic Department at the French Embassy in Cairo; and Antoine Wellenbohrer, Head of Infrastructure, Environment and Health at the embassy. The meeting was part of the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade’s strategy to strengthen cooperation with international partners, expand economic and investment partnerships, and attract foreign direct investment. During the meeting, the Minister affirmed Egypt’s commitment to continuing the development of the investment environment…

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Dudley Building Society has reduced buy-to-let rates across its mortgage range, with landlords able to access cuts of up to 77bps on selected products. The changes form part of a wider repricing exercise announced on 19 June, which includes reductions of up to 110bps across residential, buy-to-let and expat mortgages for both purchase and remortgage borrowers. Among the buy-to-let highlights, the society’s five-year fixed rate at 80% loan-to-value (LTV) has been reduced from 6.40% to 5.63%. Its buy-to-let expat five-year fixed rate at 70% LTV has also fallen, from 6.30% to 5.68%. Alongside the buy-to-let changes, Dudley Building…

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TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate has approved legislation that would prohibit businesses from imposing surcharges on debit card and gift card transactions, a measure supporters say would protect consumers from improper fees on everyday purchases. The bill, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, D-Essex/Hudson, and Sen. James Beach, D-Camden/Burlington, would amend state law to ban sellers from charging surcharges on debit card and gift card transactions and establish enforcement standards for violations. “Families continue to face rising costs, and fees on everyday transactions only add to the strain on household budgets, especially for those who rely…

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Did you buy PICS Class A common stock on or around January 30, 2026? Affected PICS Investor Summary Who: PicS N.V. (NASDAQ: PICS) What: Securities fraud class action lawsuit filed Class Period: pursuant and/or traceable to PicS’s initial public offering (IPO) on or about January 30, 2026 Deadline to Seek Lead Plaintiff Status: August 4, 2026 Key Lawsuit Allegations: Material misstatements and/or omissions concerning the company’s credit models and user data. Investor Action: Contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) for recovery options RADNOR, PA – June 20, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) – Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com), a…

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Mrs Bolajoko Morolake Falore (née Thompson), Mrs Bolajoko Morolake Falore (née Thompson),Mrs Bolajoko Morolake Falore (née Thompson),Mrs Bolajoko Morolake Falore (née Thompson), educationist and Proprietress of Mind Builders School will be 70 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. She was born on Saturday, June 23, 1956, into the notable Gureje–Thompson family of Eti-Oni, near Ilesa, in present-day Atakumosa East Local Council Area of Osun State. Her father, Chief Samuel Olatunde Thompson, was a distinguished education administrator who served for many years as Bursar of Ilesa Grammar School and later retired as the Bursar of Oduduwa College, Ile-Ife. Beyond his professional accomplishments,…

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