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According to rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, the current 30-year fixed rate rose by 5 basis points to 6.38%, the 15-year fixed rate increased by 2 basis points to 5.74%, while the 5/1 ARM fell by 24 basis points to 6.39%. READ MORE: Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the best rates: Leaders price in the low 6% range Today’s mortgage rates Here are the current mortgage rates today, Sunday, June 7, 2026, according to the latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 6.38% 20-year fixed: 6.39% 15-year fixed: 5.74% 5/1 ARM: 6.32% 7/1 ARM: 6.25% 30-year VA: 5.81% 15-year VA:…

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Under the plan, Israeli forces will withdraw from parts of Gaza Strip in phases. A Board of Peace, led by Trump with other heads of state as members, will set the framework for governance, coordinate funds for reconstruction, and monitor aid flow to ensure they don’t fall prey to radical elements. Under this board, an apolitical committee comprising Palestinian representatives backed by international experts will take care of the day-to-day affairs of public services such as hospitals and schools.Trump’s plan doesn’t explicitly offer the creation of a Palestinian state as a lasting solution though it offers a pathway leading to…

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Landbay has reduced rates on more than 50 buy-to-let products, including a 0.40% cut to selected 75% LTV 2-year fixed-rate mortgages. Landbay has announced a series of rate reductions across its Premier buy-to-let range, including cuts of up to 0.40% on selected 75% loan-to-value (LTV) 2-year fixed-rate products. The lender has reduced pricing on more than 50 products within the Premier range, which is available to individual and limited company landlords with up to 15 mortgaged properties. The range includes both standard buy-to-let and house in multiple occupation (HMO) products. The largest reductions have been applied to Landbay’s 75% LTV…

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According to Fitch Ratings, major European alternative investment managers proved resilient in the face of macroeconomic headwinds throughout 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. Indeed, capital flows continue to gravitate toward a limited number of well-established alternative players. The macroeconomic environment continues to weigh on investment activity, a situation further exacerbated by persistent geopolitical tensions. Despite this, most listed European alternative managers recorded a year-on-year increase in investments during the twelve months ending March 2026. Fundraising was more arduous than usual but remained robust. Furthermore, European managers are increasingly seeking to broaden their investor base, distribution channels, and the…

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A mortgage broker has explained how it’s doneHarry Goodliffe(Image: Newspage)Homeowners across the UK could be saving thousands, or even tens of thousands of pounds, by implementing one straightforward strategy, according to a mortgage broker.It’s a technique that nearly everyone with a mortgage can utilise, yet many remain either unaware of it or don’t fully grasp the potential savings available. “When we speak to people about the full impact of even small mortgage overpayments, they often look on in disbelief,” said Harry Goodliffe, director of Winchester-based HTG Mortgages.He added: “But the savings over the lifetime of the mortgage can be significant,…

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US jobs data beats expectations, sparking fears of Fed rate hikes and sending stocks and Bitcoin sharply lower.The US economy added 172,000 jobs in May, more than double the expected 80,000-85,000, causing a sharp market reaction. The Nasdaq fell over 4%, the S&P 500 dropped 2.6%, and Bitcoin slid below $62,000 as investors priced in a higher chance of Federa… Source link

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Nii Saka Brown, CEO of Re-Focus Experience GhanaGhana’s economic landscape has been shaped by visionary entrepreneurs, pioneering institutions, resilient brands, and long‑standing companies that have survived decades of political transitions, economic shocks, technological disruptions, and shifting market conditions — all while creating jobs, generating wealth, and contributing to national development.Yet, despite their immense contributions, Ghana has never had a dedicated national platform to celebrate, preserve, and showcase the legacy of its oldest and most enduring businesses.That gap is now being filled with the introduction of the Ghana Platinum Excellence Awards, a new national initiative designed to recognise and reward outstanding…

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If you’re thinking about getting a HELOC but have decided to hold off until rates move lower, you could find that what you’ve waited for is higher interest rates. According to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool, the probability that the Fed will raise rates grows with each meeting throughout this year. The probability of a June increase is 0%. But look ahead two meetings: the probability rises to 33.8% in September and finally to 47.8% by December. Learn more: How Fed rate decisions affect your money Find out how HELOC and home equity loan interest rates work and what you…

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Automotive luxury has long been perceived to have stemmed from three main cities – Stuttgart, Munich and Ingolstadt. The Germans have done remarkably well to make their car brands synonymous with opulence, and for time immemorial, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi have gained from an aspirational tag, a halo of sorts. But time waits for no one, and in today’s era of fast-paced technological and material-based advancements, motorized splendor is getting democratized quicker than you can say ‘Guten Tag’. It isn’t as if the German troika of Mercedes, BMW, and Audi is facing an existential crisis. Far from it. In the…

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