Ward: Security

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How much does a $70,000 home equity loan cost monthly after the December Fed rate cut?

Recent Fed rate cuts have made home equity loans less expensive. Here's how much a $70,000 loan costs monthly now.

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Trump Tariffs Threaten Canadian Holiday Sales

Small businesses across Canada have lost out on sales because of the trade war, and many worry about their future.

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Germany's Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan B

The country is focused on exports, but China is slowing imports and U.S. tariff threats are growing. Politicians are offering few alternatives.

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DoubleLine Warns of ‘Brewing Collision’ for Developed Economies

DoubleLine is warning of a “brewing collision” in some developed economies as governments from France to the UK and Japan struggle to balance social demands against ballooning fiscal deficits.

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Employment Expectations Continue to Slide

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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3 Theories for Why G.D.P. Is Up but Job Growth Is Slowing

There are some possible explanations for what’s happening with seemingly conflicting macroeconomic data.

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US economy hotter than expected in third quarter

Consumer spending drove higher growth in the third quarter

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Mom opens up about financial strain of caring for both teen daughter and aging parent

Between now and 2030, about 10,000 Americans will turn 65 every single day, giving rise to a term known as the "sandwich generation" -- adults who find themselves caring for their aging parents while still raising their own children. CBS News spoke to one woman about her struggles.

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Even store Santas are struggling to find a job these days

Job listings for store Santas have plunged in recent years as more families shop online and retailers look to contain costs, a new analysis found.

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Private credit firms pile into consumer debt as risk-taking mounts

Growth raises concerns about underwriting and risk management at fast-expanding groups

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FirstFT: AI debt boom pushes US corporate bond sales close to record

Also in today’s newsletter: ByteDance’s AI spending spree, and private credit firms snap up consumer debt

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Gold Soars Above $4,500 for First Time on Geopolitics, Rates

Gold rose to a record, pushing above $4,500 an ounce for the first time, on escalating tensions in Venezuela and expectations for more US rate cuts next year.

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3 things homebuyers should do in 2026 (and 3 things to avoid), according to experts

Homebuyers who make these moves will be better poised to take advantage of market conditions in the new year.

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Tensions over El Salvador's bitcoin holdings ease as IMF praises economic progress

The Central American country’s economy is projected to grow 4% this year, the IMF said.

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France approves budget rollover to avoid US-style shutdown

Spending limits for 2025 extended into new year but officials warn new budget is needed to finance investments

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China Trapped in Investment Slump as Infrastructure Bonds Dry Up

China’s local borrowing for infrastructure spending is on pace to hit a six-year low, as Beijing clamps down on risks in a strategy shift that calls into question its promise to stop an unprecedented investment slump.

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India's jobs guarantee scheme: A global model under threat?

India’s rural jobs guarantee, a global model, faces controversy as a new law reshapes the original scheme.

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US adults are increasingly pessimistic about economy: Survey

Gallup's Economic Confidence Index dipped to a negative 33 rating in December, the lowest level recorded in President Trump’s second term, according to new data. The index — which reflects Americans’ views of current economic conditions and their future outlook — dropped 3 points from a negative 30 …

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U.S. GDP grew at a blistering 4.3% pace in the third quarter

Economic growth blew past forecasts in the third quarter despite ongoing concerns about jobs, tariffs and inflation.

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The solve for America's aging crisis: Universal Basic Investment

America faces an aging crisis: We have too few young people supporting too many older people — at the very moment Social Security, our national retirement program, nears insolvency.To make matters worse, young people are increasingly scared to have kids — in part because they fear AI will make findi…