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1+ hour, 23+ min ago  (894+ words) With borrowing costs still elevated and economic uncertainty in play, tapping your home equity requires a clear plan, not just available equity. If you need cash for a major expense, you might be considering tapping your home equity. With a…...

7+ hour, 48+ min ago  (291+ words) The Italian downstream segment is being heavily impacted by the consequences of the conflict in Iran, with demand remaining particularly weak for Italian service centres,Kallanishlearns. In this context, a reversal of the current trend appears realistic only if negotiations…...

28+ min ago  (928+ words) Cryptocurrency prices are broadly holding steady on Wednesday after United States (US) President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, "I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks". Bitcoin (BTC) holds…...

2+ hour, 57+ min ago  (468+ words) The Central Bank has announced a change to its residential mortgage lending rules, which will provide greater flexibility for lenders to provide bridging finance. Bridging finance is short-term finance - with a maximum term of 18 months - which can be used to…...

6+ hour, 14+ min ago  (1033+ words) There we go: the FTSE 100 has been launched 248points higher to 10,596in just over 10 minutes. Miners and airline-associated shares are topping the early risers, with copper miner Antofagasta surging 14.5% and precious metals specialistFresnillo up around 11%. There are only five stocks in the…...

3+ hour, 43+ min ago  (222+ words) LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - The pound headed for its biggest one-day gain in three weeks on Wednesday, after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire "that ignited a surge of optimism across global markets as oil "prices slid....

2+ hour, 10+ min ago  (183+ words) How Aldi wants to get Belgians on board with private-label beauty'RetailDetail EU Aldi wants to establish itself as a go-to destination for beauty products. At least, the discount retailer hopes to convince Belgians to switch to its private label, Lacura....

27+ min ago  (314+ words) WASHINGTON" Mortgage applications decreased 0.8% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 3. The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 44.3% of total applications from 45.3% the previous…...

2+ hour, 34+ min ago  (336+ words) Mortgage rates are likely to remain higher for "some time yet" despite some signs of the upward pressure easing, according to a financial information website. Global stock markets have been recovering after the US and Iran agreed a two-week ceasefire,…...

40+ min ago  (537+ words) April 8, 2026 by The Nation The federal government has said Nigeria is not in economic collapse but is going through a difficult adjustment process aimed at correcting long-standing structural problems in the economy. Director General of the Budget Office of the…...