Thursday, November 18, 2021

US mortgage rates climb back above three percent

The average rate on the 30-year benchmark loan jumped to 3.1% from 2.98% last week, Freddie Mac said on Thursday.
US mortgage rates climb back above three percent
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Apple accelerates work on car, aims for fully autonomous vehicle

Apple is refocusing its project around full self-driving capabilities, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
Apple accelerates work on car, aims for fully autonomous vehicle
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US jobless claims fall to pandemic low in tight labour market

The US economy is regaining momentum following a summer lull when a wave of COVID-19 infections battered the nation.
US jobless claims fall to pandemic low in tight labour market
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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Philippines tells China to ‘back off’ after South China Sea clash

Philippines says Chinese coastguard blocked and fired water cannon on two of its supply ships inside its territory.
Philippines tells China to ‘back off’ after South China Sea clash
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Murdoch accuses Google, Facebook of silencing conservatives

Media mogul calls for 'significant reform' of tech giants during annual shareholder meeting.
Murdoch accuses Google, Facebook of silencing conservatives
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US, Canada, Mexico leaders to meet in first summit since 2016

Biden, Lopez Obrador and Trudeau to renew regional relationship with economy, immigration among issues of discussion.
US, Canada, Mexico leaders to meet in first summit since 2016
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Rittenhouse lawyers ask judge to declare mistrial over video

The defence says video the prosecution alleges shows Rittenhouse raising his gun should not be allowed.
Rittenhouse lawyers ask judge to declare mistrial over video
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