Mortgage Rates Move Lower

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‘New normal’ mortgage rate will be 4.5pc, says Lloyds
The boss of Britain’s biggest lender has said that mortgage rates will stick at a “new normal” of up to 4.5pc.
The Telegraph
How the Bank of England could hand Starmer an £11bn windfall
Changes to the Bank of England’s bond-selling process could hand Sir Keir Starmer up to £11.6bn a year, economists have predicted.
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At 17%, this dividend stock has the highest yield on the FTSE 250
Grabbing high-yield stocks on the FTSE 250 is a great way to earn extra returns. But is the highest yield always the best choice? The post At 17%, this dividend stock has the highest yield on the FTSE 250 appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Reuters
Who owns France's debt and why it matters
President Emmanuel Macron's shock snap election has rocked France's bond market, the largest in the euro zone, as a strong showing for the far right and left wing parties in opinion polls exacerbates concerns about fiscal sustainability. Earlier in June, the risk premium France pays for its debt on top of Germany's neared levels last seen in 2012, during the euro zone debt crisis. The question is how much more turmoil the two-round elections on June 30 and July 7 could sow in bond markets.
The Guardian
Australia’s inflation rises to 4%, stoking concern interest rates could increase again
The consumer price index increased to its highest level in 2024, indicating the Reserve Bank is unlikely to cut interest rates soon
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Investors have no idea how exposed they are to the next market crash
Before we read too much into Nvidia’s £400bn share price slide, let’s put it in context.
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Will the Vodafone share price keep falling?
The Vodafone share price has been on a steady decline for a number of years now, but is there a turnaround on the horizon? Gordon Best takes a look. The post Will the Vodafone share price keep falling? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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Investors think UK shares might soar after the general election! Are they right?
If history repeats itself, UK shares could surge following next Thursday's election. Here's one FTSE 250 stock Royston Wild thinks might shoot higher. The post Investors think UK shares might soar after the general election! Are they right? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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I’d buy 11,987 shares of this UK dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income
Ben McPoland considers one out-of-favour dividend stock from the mid-cap index that's carrying a mighty 10.7% yield right now. The post I’d buy 11,987 shares of this UK dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
The Telegraph
Le Pen threatens Britain’s economy, Bank of England warns
The looming French election poses a threat to global financial stability and the British economy, the Bank of England has warned.
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The Lloyds share price has jumped a third in a year. Can it keep rising?
The Lloyds share price has had a good run over the past year. Yet this writer thinks its valuation still looks cheap. So why isn't he ready to invest? The post The Lloyds share price has jumped a third in a year. Can it keep rising? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
The Telegraph
‘Golden age of cycling’ is over as Halfords’ profits slump
Halfords’ profits have plunged as thousands of people give up on cycling after a boom during Covid.
Yahoo Finance
Stock market today: Nvidia rebound fuels Nasdaq rally as Dow falls 300 points
Stocks are hoping to add a punchline to what's been a high-flying quarter thus far.
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45% of my second income portfolio is in these 3 undervalued FTSE 100 stocks
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Martin Lewis details how savers can get £18,570 tax-free in the 'right circumstances'
Martin Lewis shared three unique exemptions that could see savers getting £18,570 of their hard-earned cash tax-free.
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Sitting on Nvidia Capital Gains? Here’s What to Do.
Clients who own Nvidia directly might have seen their stake grow to more than 10% of their equity holdings, which is too much. Advisors may want to suggest clients reduce their Nvidia exposure, but that would likely trigger capital-gains taxes. The easiest way to lower their tax bill in a taxable account is to offset capital gains with losses.
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Turning a £10k ISA into a stunning £67,768 a year second income
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3 FTSE stocks I’m watching ahead of the general election
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CNN Business
The housing market is ‘stuck’ until at least 2026, Bank of America warns
Help may not be on the way for first-time homebuyers frustrated by high mortgage rates and even higher home prices.
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Nearly 60 Bank of England staff accept offers to relocate for work in Leeds
Nearly 60 workers at the Bank of England have accepted offers to work at the central bank's expanded office in Leeds.

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‘New normal’ mortgage rate will be 4.5pc, says Lloyds

How the Bank of England could hand Starmer an £11bn windfall

At 17%, this dividend stock has the highest yield on the FTSE 250

Who owns France's debt and why it matters

Australia’s inflation rises to 4%, stoking concern interest rates could increase again

Investors have no idea how exposed they are to the next market crash

Will the Vodafone share price keep falling?

Investors think UK shares might soar after the general election! Are they right?

I’d buy 11,987 shares of this UK dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

Le Pen threatens Britain’s economy, Bank of England warns

The Lloyds share price has jumped a third in a year. Can it keep rising?

‘Golden age of cycling’ is over as Halfords’ profits slump

Stock market today: Nvidia rebound fuels Nasdaq rally as Dow falls 300 points

45% of my second income portfolio is in these 3 undervalued FTSE 100 stocks

Martin Lewis details how savers can get £18,570 tax-free in the 'right circumstances'

Sitting on Nvidia Capital Gains? Here’s What to Do.

Turning a £10k ISA into a stunning £67,768 a year second income

3 FTSE stocks I’m watching ahead of the general election

The housing market is ‘stuck’ until at least 2026, Bank of America warns

Nearly 60 Bank of England staff accept offers to relocate for work in Leeds