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The bond market has been buoyed by the Federal Reserve's recent hints that a rate cut may be on the horizon this September, leading to a noticeable drop in mortgage rates. Investors are reacting to the Fed's subtle language changes, anticipating a potential shift in monetary policy.

Mortgage Rates Plunge as Fed Signals Potential September Rate Cut

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U.S. mortgage rates are now at their lowest point in 15 months and experts say they could continue to drop with the Federal Reserve expected to slash the federal funds rate next month. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.

U.S. mortgage rates in decline with Fed expected to cut interest rates next month

Afsaneh Beschloss, RockCreek Group Founder & CEO, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk what's ahead for the markets, the economy and the impact of politics.

The Fed might be slightly behind, could jump in with a 50bps cut, says RockCreek's Afsaneh Beschloss

People are getting impatient with the Federal Reserve.

The Fed is about to do something it hasn’t done since the pandemic

Mohit Kumar, chief financial economist for Europe at Jefferies, discusses the recent bout of stock market volatility and says there is “absolutely no need” for the Federal Reserve to deliver a 50-basis-point interest rate cut next month.

‘Absolutely no need’ for the Fed to cut by 50 basis points in September, economist says

A "record-breaking backlog" of pending actions has led to an estimated $1.1 billion in improper beneficiary payments, according to a new report. Experts say the Social Security Administration needs more funding in its budget to properly address a "customer service crisis." The Social Security Administration faces a "record-breaking backlog" of...

'Record-breaking backlog' leads to $1.1 billion in improper Social Security payments, report finds

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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If you prefer hiking the Appalachian Mountains over lounging on coastal beaches, this year's least-expensive state to retire may be a good fit for you. For the second year in a row, West Virginia is the most affordable state for retirement in the U.S., according to financial services company Bankrate's best and worst states for retirement report, which published last month.

The 10 most affordable U.S. states for retirement in 2024: Half are in the South

Macy's will set off a wave of change at malls, as it closes about 150 namesake stores across the country by early 2027. The department store operator has long been a mall anchor, with stores that range between 200,000 and 225,000 square feet. Mall owners could convert the former Macy's...

Apartments, hockey rinks and Amazon warehouses: Macy's closures will set off a wave of change at shopping malls

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks how to position your portfolio as the U.S. election draws closer.

Jim Cramer talks positioning your portfolio for the upcoming election

CNBC's Deirdre Bosa joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the latest developments happening in technology.

Google AI & device event underway: Here's what to know

With the Fed expected to lower rates in September, it's a smart time to open CDs that guarantee today's great returns well into the future. Below we lay out more than 30 excellent options for locking in a CD rate until 2026, 2027, or even 2028–2029—with returns up to 5.25%.

The Best CDs to Lock in a Rate Until 2026 to 2029—Before the Fed Cuts Rates

The foods in your daily diet play a major role in how healthy you are and how long a life you live. In fact, one of the key practices of people living in blue zones is eating a diet of mostly plant-based foods of fruits, vegetables and nuts. In past...

100-year-olds share what they always eat—and what they never do: 'I don't drink soda at all'

My family is from the Greek island of Ikaria, a Blue Zone renowned for the longevity of its inhabitants. To us, garlic has long been more than "just" an ingredient. Garlic is one of the defining components of the Mediterranean diet. I use it every day at almost every meal when I cook for myself or my family. During the weeks I run my cooking classes on the island, we use so much of it that one of my kitchen assistants takes half a dozen or so heads of garlic home with her each night to peel and store in water for the following day.

On the Greek island of longevity, where people often live to 100, we swear by this ingredient: 'I use it every day'

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Nevada is surging in popularity as a global center of family trusts and a friendly home to the world's biggest fortunes. The Western state's advantage puts it at the forefront of a massive wealth surge pouring into the asset-protection trusts. At the center of the Murdoch case is the Murdoch...

Murdoch family battle highlights Nevada’s secret trust boom

General Motors on Monday revealed redesigned versions of its entry-level GMC Terrain crossover, including a new standard "Elevation" model. The vehicle features a more rugged exterior design as well as a new interior with 26 inches of standard information and control screens. The Terrain is typically one of the bestselling...

GM reveals redesigned GMC Terrain as brand's entry-level model

The FBI said Monday afternoon that it is investigating what the Trump campaign has characterized as a successful effort to hack into its campaign and steal private documents. The FBI statement comes after Politico, The Washington Post and The New York Times reported over the weekend that they had received seemingly authentic files stolen from the Trump campaign. A Trump campaign spokesperson said Saturday that it had been hacked in June. NBC News has not received any of the purported files.

Fed's Bostic: If economy evolves as I expect, should be rate cuts by year-end

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