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Europe’s largest economy remains sluggish, but slightly less than worse in 5th year of crash
12+ min ago (533+ words) Europe's largest economy Germany is stuck in its fifth straight year of weakness, as the so-called "sick man of Europe" just looks tired everywhere you look, as of early 2026. A new economic outlook says growth may hit 1% this year, which…...
Irish exports hit record high last year as companies rushed to beat Trump’s tariffs
16+ min ago (642+ words) The value of Irish exports went up by 16.4 per cent last year to a record "260.3 billion, new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show. Exports to the United States were a driver in this increase, with many companies front-loading…...
Bringing Mortgages Back To The Big Banks
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UK unemployment rate hits five-year high and wage growth cools
26+ min ago (838+ words) Unemployment has hit a five-year high as youth joblessness reached historic levels amid a hiring freeze for entry-level jobs after the government's multi-billion pound payroll tax increase. The rate of unemployment in the UK economy ticked up to 5.2 per cent…...
What is the $27.39 rule for savers?
48+ min ago (196+ words) February 17, 2026 / 11:48 AM EST / CBS News But what is this guidance, specifically? And what will it accomplish? Perhaps most importantly, how can it be followed in an effective way now? Those are the questions we'll detail the answers to below. See…...
Midlife financial pressures leave many stuck without savings cushion
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (476+ words) Most people strive to save more money, but experts say too many variables are making it harder to set money aside for emergencies. "Costs have gone up. Inflation is wearing on household budgets," said Stephen Kates, CFP and financial analyst…...
El-Erian on the U.S. economy: ‘We will get a lot of volatility as we go forward’
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (154+ words) Founded in 2004, Seeking Alpha is an industry-leading financial research platform powered by one of the world's largest investing communities. We bridge the gap between financial information and actionable insight by providing unrivaled coverage on all asset classes and access to…...
Fed Signals Strategic Shift To Strengthen Banks’ Role In Housing Finance
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (445+ words) Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman outlined a strategic focus on revitalizing the banking sector's participation in mortgage origination and servicing during remarks delivered at the recent American Bankers Association 2026 Community Bankers Conference. Bowman identified a long-term shift…...
Stocks Retreat on AI Anxiety
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (935+ words) The'S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY)'today is down -0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI)'(DIA) is down -0.22%, and the'Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.51%.' March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are down -0.20%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are down -0.36%. On the…...