US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit

by Calculated Risk on 1/08/2026 08:48:00 AM The Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported: The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $29.4 billion in October, down $18.8 billion from $48.1 billion in September, revised. October exports were $302.0 billion,…

Lenders continued cutting fixed rates this week as competition intensified, according to the latest Moneyfacts rate watch. The average two-year fixed rate is now 5.46%, down from 5.51% last week. The typical five-year fixed rate is also currently 5.51%, a reduction from 5.48% one week ago. The mortgage type to see the largest average rate…

New York State awarded $1 billion in housing bonds and subsidies in the latest push from Gov. Kathy Hochul as part of her broader $25 billion five-year housing plan.  The funds were awarded by New York State Homes and Community Renewal to 12 housing development projects that aim to create or preserve 2,754 apartments across…

By Erik Hertzberg (Bloomberg) — Canada’s trade surplus widened to its largest in four years as the country’s energy, metals and mineral sectors helped fill global supply gaps left by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The country’s trade surplus hit $4.2 billion up from $3.4 billion in April, Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday. That’s…

Metro Bank has launched a joint borrower sole proprietor (JBSP) mortgage, allowing first-time buyers to borrow up to 100% loan to value (LTV) with the support of an immediate family member. The mortgage allows applicants to borrow over 95% LTV, up to 100% LTV of the property’s purchase price. Both the borrower and joint…