Can mortgage rates survive hawkish Fed talk during inflation week?

Investors tracking dividend-paying stocks have a busy week ahead, with nearly 90 companies scheduled to turn ex-dividend between August 10 and August 14, 2026. The corporate action calendar features a mix of large-cap stocks, PSUs, banks, financial companies and mid-sized firms, giving investors several names to watch as the new trading week begins. Among the…

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened 11 investigations into the potential breach of Consumer Duty since the rules came in three years ago. The regulator said the number of investigations had “steadily increased” since the first was opened in August 2024, just over a year after Consumer Duty was applied to open products. …

Four tenants have signed office deals adding up to 15,593 square feet at a 10-story office building near Manhattan’s Union Square, Commercial Observer has learned. Design software firm Nomic AI, therapy space provider Therapeutic Alliance Suites and construction systems developer T Moriarty & Son each signed 4,890-square-foot leases across full floors of Bijan Nassi’s 99…

News Published: Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:50 [IST] Gold rates and silver rates in India rallied sharply on Thursday, October 1, 2026, as crude oil prices fell sharply as crude shipments reached pre-Covid levels. In the early hours, MCX gold reclaimed Rs 1.50 lakh mark before pulling back slightly but trading on a positive note….

  Introduction: In this article, I’ll provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how a VA loan differs from other types of mortgage loans. When it comes to financing a home, potential homeowners have various loan options available to them. However, if you’re a veteran or an active-duty service member, a VA loan can offer…