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$50,000 home equity loan vs. $50,000 cash-out refinance: Which is better heading into 2026?

Both offer viable ways to borrow $50,000 worth of home equity, but only one has timely benefits worth knowing now.

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Copper Climbs as Traders Weigh Fed Outlook Before Inflation Data

Copper gained as investors await the US inflation data that could impact the Federal Reserve’s stance on further rate cuts.

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Rate hikes, rising inflation and difficult decisions: key takeaways from Jim Chalmers’ budget update

Treasurer says his Myefo, which shows a small improvement in the budget bottom line, is “the most responsible” on recordJim Chalmers has claimed “the most responsible mid-year update on record”, unveiling a multi-billion dollar improvement in the budget bottom line alongside extra money for mental h…

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UK driving tests agency will not hit key waiting time target until 2027

Public spending watchdog calls for ‘underlying issues’ at DVSA to be tackled in bid to cut backlog

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Mexico’s Oil Refining Hits 11-Year High as Key Plant Ramps Up

It took about three years, but now Mexico’s largest oil-processing plant is finally running at close to full tilt. That’s sending refining in the nation to the highest in more than a decade.

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A Growing Population of Unemployed Americans

Hello and welcome to the newsletter, a grab bag of daily content from the Odd Lots universe. Sometimes it's us, Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway, bringing you our thoughts on the most recent developments in markets, finance and the economy. And sometimes it's contributions from our network of expert…

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Here's what a $650,000 mortgage loan costs monthly after the December Fed rate cut

The latest Fed rate cut has pulled mortgage rates down further from this year's highs, improving affordability.

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What are the monthly payments on a $75,000 home equity loan post-December Fed rate cut?

Home equity loan rates have declined. Here's how much a $75,000 loan will cost monthly after the new Fed rate cut.

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Bank of England set to cut rates but remain cautious on further easing

Read the Monetary Policy Radar preview of the Bank of England’s meeting on Thursday

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Why would an A+++++ economy have so many bankruptcies?

Despite President Trump's claims of an "A+++++" economy, rising bankruptcy rates among businesses, farmers, and health care companies indicate that the economy is facing significant challenges that need to be addressed.

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Korea’s Won Hits Eight-Month Low as Stock Outflows Continue

The South Korean won dropped to the lowest level in over eight months amid foreign funds’ selling of local stocks and steady demand for the dollar.

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Want an AI job at Treasury? Write a 10-page analysis of ‘Great Gatsby’

While the application requirement may actually be a test on using artificial intelligence tools, an AI expert said that the skills being measured are not relevant to the job listed.

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Rollins threatens Minnesota's SNAP benefits under new 'pilot program'

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins sent a letter on Tuesday to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) requiring him to conduct recertifications for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in four counties. “As part of the recertification process, ensure SNAP households in Hennepin, Rams…

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Alger's Ankur Crawford Shares Her 2026 AI Outlook

Ankur Crawford, Alger executive vice president and portfolio manager, says the macro backdrop is okay but not particularly strong. She tells Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on “The Close” that she expects the consumer to be stronger in the first half of 2026. (Source: Bloomberg)

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EU to regulate short-term rentals in plan to tackle affordable homes shortage

Soaring rents and housing costs have priced out young people, key workers and families from many European cities The European Commission has announced it will regulate short-term rentals and seek to curb speculation in the housing market, under the EU’s first-ever plan to tackle a shortage of afford…

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Government belatedly reveals loss of 105,000 jobs in October as full DOGE cutbacks come into view

Both the October and November job creation numbers, released Tuesday by the Labor Department, came in late because of the 43-day government shutdown.

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Unemployment hits 4-year high, U.S. jobs report shows

New government data shows the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.6% in November. That marks its highest level since September 2021. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

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How unemployment data could impact the Fed's next interest rate decision

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released last month's jobs report on Tuesday, which showed that 64,000 jobs were added in November after losing 105,000 in October. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent breaks down how unemployment data could impact the Fed's next interest rate decision

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Many young adults can’t buy a house — and they’ll pay for it in retirement

Younger households will need Social Security more than ever

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U.S. added 64,000 jobs in November, with unemployment rate jumping to 4.6%

Combined with softer than expected October data, this morning's numbers point to at least a modestly weaker jobs market as the economy heads into the end of the year.