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U.S. Raises New Concerns Over Chinese Lending Practices

A Treasury official will call for greater transparency over emergency currency “swap” loans to struggling countries by China’s central bank.

By Alan Rappeport

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30-Year Mortgage Rate Drops to 6.09% After Fed Rate Cut

The decline in mortgage costs, influenced by expectations of the Federal Reserve’s rate moves, could revive interest in buying, selling and remortgaging, economists said.

By Danielle Kaye

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How the Fed Cutting Interest Rates Affects Banks, Stocks and More

For corporate America, this week’s expected interest rate cut carries risks along with rewards.

By Rob Copeland Joe Rennison and Jeanna Smialek

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U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall to 6.2%, Lowest Since Early 2023

The average rate on 30-year mortgages declined to 6.2 percent this week, the lowest point since early 2023.

By Danielle Kaye