Economy

Personal Finance

Mortgage Rates Drop to One-Year Low on February 24, 2026

Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans have reached a one-year low, falling to 5.97% as of February 24, 2026, according to the Mortgage Research Center.

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US Politics

Trump Defends Tariff Policies Amid Supreme Court Ruling, Claims Global Trade Deals Remain Intact

President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his controversial tariff policies, claiming they drove a 'stunning economic turnaround' and that global trade partners still benefit from the deals negotiated under his administration.

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Crypto

Smarter Web Secures $30M Coinbase Credit Line to Accelerate Bitcoin Purchases

Smarter Web has secured a $30 million Bitcoin-backed credit line from Coinbase Credit to accelerate Bitcoin purchases, reducing settlement delays during volatile market conditions.

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Markets

Meta Platforms Stock Underperforms as Big AI Spending Raises Concerns

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is underperforming in 2026 despite robust revenue growth and a strong advertising business, as investors weigh the risks of its massive AI spending plans.

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Markets

PayPal Stock Surges on Stripe Buyout Rumors Amid Financial Struggles

PayPal's stock rose nearly 7% on Tuesday as speculation of a potential buyout by rival fintech company Stripe gained momentum, despite the payment giant's recent financial setbacks.

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Leaders

Trump’s SOTU Address: Immigration Focus Amid Tariff Claims and Political Struggles

President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday night, focusing on immigration and tariff policies as his political support continues to wane.

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Crypto

Bitcoin Surges 1.55% in 5 Minutes on Binance Amid Crypto Volatility

Bitcoin (BTC) surged 1.55% in just five minutes on Binance, reaching $67,976.28 against USDT, highlighting the asset's extreme volatility and the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency market in 2025.

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Crypto

Nigeria’s CBN Tightens Crypto Rules, Shifting to Regulated Digital Currency

Nigeria's Central Bank has introduced stricter measures on cryptocurrency transactions, forcing businesses and individuals to seek alternatives like P2P platforms as banks are barred from processing crypto payments.

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US Politics

CNN Analyst Harry Enten Calls 2028 Democratic Field a ‘Clown Car’ Amid Lack of Clear Frontrunner

CNN's senior data analyst Harry Enten criticized the crowded 2028 Democratic presidential field, calling it a 'clown car' with no clear frontrunner and warning of a potential repeat of the 1992 election cycle.

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Leaders

Trump to Address State of the Union Amid Domestic and International Challenges

U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver the State of the Union address on Tuesday, a pivotal moment as his approval ratings drop and tensions escalate with Iran.

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Corporate

Southwest Airlines Phases Out Aging Boeing 737NGs for More Efficient MAX Fleet

Southwest Airlines is moving away from its aging Boeing 737NG fleet, opting to replace them with newer and more fuel-efficient 737 MAX aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet modernization strategy.

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Corporate

Greece Breaks Tourism Records with 35 Million Visitors and €22 Billion Revenue in 2025

Greece shattered tourism records in 2025 with over 35 million international visitors and €22 billion in tourism revenue, outpacing the previous year's total well before year-end.

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Corporate

Woolworths Achieves 100% Renewable Power Across Australia and New Zealand

Woolworths Group has become the first major supermarket chain in Australia and New Zealand to power all its operations entirely with renewable energy, a milestone reached ahead of its 2030 sustainability goals.

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Corporate

Canadian Manufacturing Sales Drop 3.3% in January 2026, Largest Decline in Key Sectors

Canadian manufacturing sales fell by 3.3% in January 2026, with the transportation equipment and machinery sectors recording the most significant declines, according to an advance estimate from Statistics Canada.

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US Politics

ED Files Chargesheet Against Former SP MLA, Wife in Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against former Samajwadi Party MLA Arif Anwar Hashmi and his wife in a money laundering case linked to alleged illegal encroachment and cheating.

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