Mortgage rates fall ahead of Christmas holiday
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.18%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data…
Cardinal Timothy Dolan reveals book, documentary offers after 16 years leading the Archdiocese of New York
Cardinal Timothy Dolan reveals book and documentary offers as he steps down from his role as archbishop of New York,…
Christmas travelers left stranded as airports see mass flight cancelations, delays
Winter storm reportedly causes major flight chaos at northeast travel hubs, with over 600 US flights canceled and 892 delayed…
Americans will get ‘gigantic’ tax refund next year, Treasury Secretary says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted "gigantic" tax refunds of $1,000-$2,000 for many Americans filing in 2026, due to Trump's tax…
Stock up now on these items before prices jump in early 2026, Wells Fargo says
Retail experts say now is the time to buy goods before prices rise as tariff-related costs could be passed along…
Google search volume for ‘crypto’ craters as 2025 comes to a close
The low levels of internet search volume signal that retail investors are not interested in the crypto market, a stark…
Fed’s ‘skinny’ accounts end Operation Chokepoint 2.0 — Senator Lummis
Giving crypto companies and fintech startups access to accounts at the Federal Reserve is a hedge against debanking by commercial…
Bitcoin returns will be strong but ‘not spectacular’ over next decade: Exec
The “fast-moving retail crowd” is one of the reasons Bitcoin is ending the year lower than it started, according to…
Bitcoin doesn’t need gold and silver ‘to slow down,’ say analysts
The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio has strengthened because Bitcoin spent the past year in a “stagnant stage,” while gold enjoyed a “tremendous…