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What's happening with house prices in Greensboro in 2026?
18+ hour, 40+ min ago (208+ words) WSOC TV What's happening with house prices in Greensboro in 2026? Home prices across the U. S. have remained at record highs for years, driven by a limited supply and a persistent homebuilding shortage. More recently, economic uncertainty has kept more homebuyers on…...
Bank of England joins other central banks in freezing rate cuts as Iran war upends global economy
21+ hour ago (225+ words) Minutes from the Bank of England meeting showed that eight of the nine rate-setters voted to keep rates on hold while one member opted for a quarter-point hike. But there was a clear signal that interest rates could rise in…...
What's happening with house prices in Winston-Salem in 2026?
18+ hour, 36+ min ago (212+ words) WSOC TV What's happening with house prices in Winston-Salem in 2026? On the bright side, prices have begun to grow more slowly, and Redfin predicts that housing will become more affordable as wages outpace prices. But so far this year, the…...
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils $18 billion Canadian investment fund
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (329+ words) Canada Carney Fund Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during an announcement on the Canada Strong Fund, Canada's first sovereign wealth fund in Ottawa on Monday, April 27, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP) (Justin Tang/AP) TORONTO " Canada is…...
Banks see a 'resilient' US economy but warn of negative impacts from rising energy prices
2+ week, 2+ day ago (438+ words) NEW YORK " The nation's biggest banks posted another quarter of strong profits, helped by a resilient economy and a flurry of dealmaking for their investment banking units. But the strong profits were clouded by the bank's outlook for 2026, as bank…...
7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year
2+ week, 2+ day ago (362+ words) NEW YORK " Convenience chain 7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its locations this year. According to earnings filings published last week, 7-Eleven's North American operator plans to close 645 stores in the 2026 fiscal year " outpacing the 205 locations it forecasts it will…...
Gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider, UN report says
2+ week, 6+ day ago (369+ words) UNITED NATIONS " The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises, a U. N. report concludes. The report assessing the blueprint…...
US hiring likely improved last month, but Iran war and oil prices could take a toll later in 2026
4+ week, 5+ hour ago (405+ words) WASHINGTON " The U. S. job market likely rebounded last month from a dismal February. But the improvement may not last long as the American economy absorbs fallout from the Iran war and a surge in oil prices. The Labor Department is expected…...
Inflation increases to 2. 5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy prices
1+ mon, 19+ hour ago (342+ words) FRANKFURT, Germany " Europe's inflation rate rose to 2. 5% in March as the Iran war sent fuel prices sharply higher, official figures showed Tuesday. And that is leading analysts to pencil in interest rate increases by the European Central Bank later this…...
Chances of a Federal Reserve rate cut fade as inflation worsens
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (663+ words) WASHINGTON " The jump in gas prices stemming from the war in Iran has had another impact that may also affect many Americans' finances: Higher interest rates. Longer-term interest rates have risen quickly since the war began Feb. 28, pushing up the…...