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US fixed 30-year mortgage rate jumps to six-month high as Iran war drags on
WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has jumped to a six-month high as rising oil prices from the dragging Middle East war fanned inflation...
Mar 26, 2026
EU lawmakers advance US trade deal with multiple safeguards
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, March 26 (Reuters) - European Union lawmakers advanced legislation on Thursday to fulfil the bloc's side of its trade agreement with the U.S., after months of uncertaint...
Mar 26, 2026
Israel interest rates to stay on hold as Iran war fuels inflation fears: Reuters poll
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, March 26 (Reuters) - The Bank of Israel next week is expected to leave short-term rates unchanged for a second straight month due to fears of a rise in inflation stemming f...
Mar 26, 2026
Judge dismisses lawsuit by Musk's X Corp accusing advertisers of illegal boycott
WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Thursday dismissed X Corp's antitrust lawsuit that accused the World Federation of Advertisers and major companies including Mars, CVS Health and Colga...
Mar 26, 2026
Wegovy maker Novo sharpens consumer focus with board role for Mars CEO
By Stine Jacobsen and Maggie Fick COPENHAGEN, March 26 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk has appointed Poul Weihrauch, CEO of U.S. candy giant Mars, as board observer as the Danish drugmaker seeks to strengthe...
Mar 26, 2026
Tom Brady-backed telehealth firm eMed valued at over $2 billion in latest funding round
By Sneha S K March 26 (Reuters) - Telehealth firm eMed said on Thursday it has raised $200 million in its latest funding round, valuing the Miami, Florida-based company at more than $2 billion. Backed...
Mar 26, 2026
Bank of Montreal targets 15% return on equity on wealth, US businesses growth
March 26 (Reuters) - Bank of Montreal said on Thursday it is targeting a return on equity of more than 15% by 2028, as it eyes growth across its wealth management and U.S. businesses. The bank has "a ...
Mar 26, 2026
Blackstone invests $250 million in UAE despite war disruption
DUBAI, March 26 (Reuters) - Blackstone has invested $250 million in Advanced Digital Gaming Technology, a new payments and data intelligence technology platform based in the United Arab Emirates, the ...
Mar 26, 2026
Mexico announces support for its motor transport industry
MEXICO CITY, March 26 (Reuters) - The Mexican government announced measures on Thursday to support the country's motor transport industry, especially manufacturers and owners of heavy vehicles. The pr...
Mar 26, 2026
Defense technology startup Shield AI valued at $12.7 billion in latest funding round
March 26 (Reuters) - Shield AI is raising $2 billion in a new funding round at a $12.7 billion valuation, as the defense technology startup looks to expand its artificial intelligence-powered software...
Mar 26, 2026
