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Multiple UK mortgage lenders implemented interest rate reductions by up to 110 basis points on June 19, 2026, across residential, buy-to-let, and expat property portfolios to adjust to shifting funding conditions and intensify market competition.Dudley Building Society enacted the largest adjustments, cutting residential five-year fixed rates at 75% loan-to-value from 6.20% down to 5.10% for purchase and remortgage cases. The mutual also lowered its residential expat two-year fixed rate to 5.38%, reduced its residential interest-only five-year fixed rate to 5.4%, and boosted its maximum loan limit to £1.5 million on select residential options.Further adjustments by Dudley Building Society included reducing…

Investing.com — rose above $63,000 on Saturday, recovering from recent losses as investors evaluated regulatory developments in major markets and signs of continued institutional interest in digital assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was trading up 1.72% at $63,453.3 as of 05:02 ET (09:02 GMT) after falling below $63,000 earlier in the week. The rebound comes after several days of volatility that saw leveraged traders unwind positions following the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting. More than $450 million worth of leveraged crypto positions were liquidated over the past week, with long positions accounting for most of the losses. Despite the recovery,…

According to average rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, rates are mixed compared to yesterday. The current 30-year fixed rate rose by 6 basis points to 6.42%, the 20-year fixed fell by 14 basis points to 6.14%, the 15-year fixed rate fell by 8 basis points to 5.79%, and the 5/1 ARM rose by 24 basis points to 6.70%. Read more: Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the lowest rates: Even closer to 6% Today’s mortgage rates Here are the current mortgage rates today, Saturday, June 20, 2026, according to the latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 6.42% 20-year fixed: 6.14%…

Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah attended a session on Financial Management and Accountability during the North East Externally Aided Projects (EAP) Workshop held in Shillong, Meghalaya. During the workshop, Assam’s pioneering reforms in Public Financial Management (PFM) under the Assam State Public Finance Institutional Reforms (ASPIRe) Project and the proposed Assam Green and Sustainable Development Project (AGSDP) were showcased as best practices for the Northeast region. Baruah expressed satisfaction over Assam’s innovative financial management initiatives being recognised at the regional level, stating that the reforms have contributed significantly to strengthening governance, enhancing transparency, and improving the delivery of development projects.…

KOCHI: The fact that Kerala is ageing is undeniable, and it is good that the state government has recognised the need to develop the silver economy to cater to the needs of the elderly, said industry experts. However, they pointed out that other than the mention of a Rs 10 crore allocation for the operational activities of the department of elderly welfare, the budget only speaks of developing the silver economy, which encompass necessary institutions, financial assistance mechanisms to enhance purchasing power, entrepreneurship programmes, and the strategic utilisation of the vast expertise of senior citizens.Babu Joseph, president, Senior Living Association…

Personal loans remain one of the most sensible and popular borrowing options for meeting short-term financial needs.These requirements may relate to medical emergencies, home renovations, travel costs, or debt consolidation. Still, it is prudent to keep in mind that applicable interest rates and processing fees can vary widely across lending institutions, making it vital for borrowers to diligently compare offers and understand their pros and cons before proceeding with their personal loan application.Among prominent private sector banks, Axis Bank currently offers personal loans with interest rates starting at 8.95% per annum. ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and IDFC First Bank offer…

For many investors, the term “hedge fund” still conjures images of aggressive trading, excessive risk, and investment strategies reserved for a select few. Yet the hedge fund industry has evolved significantly. Today, many hedge funds are designed not to amplify risk but to help investors navigate uncertainty through diversification, flexibility, and disciplined risk management.This evolution comes at a time when markets have become increasingly complex. Higher interest rates, persistent inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions, and shifting economic conditions have challenged some of the assumptions investors relied on in the past. While traditional investments remain the foundation of most portfolios, periods of…

Key PointsOutsize stock market returns have been the norm under Donald Trump.However, Wall Street is on the verge of doing something not witnessed in 155 years — and it’s historically terrible news for investors.Furthermore, the puzzle pieces for an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven bubble-bursting event are firmly in place.From a purely statistical standpoint, Wall Street has loved having Donald Trump in the White House. During his first, non-consecutive term, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and tech-inspired Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) rallied by 57%, 70%, and 142%, respectively.While it’s normal for the major stock…

Dudley Building Society has reduced rates across its residential, buy-to-let and expat mortgage products, with cuts of up to 110bps. The mutual has introduced a series of rate reductions across both purchase and remortgage products, covering two-year and five-year fixed rates, discounted products, residential interest-only mortgages and selected buy-to-let and expat offerings. Among the largest reductions is its residential five-year fixed rate at 75% loan-to-value (LTV), which has fallen by 110bps from 6.20% to 5.10%. The Society’s residential expat two-year fixed rate at 75% LTV has been reduced from 6.30% to 5.38%, while its residential interest-only five-year fixed rate at…