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Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level Since July Amid Iran War Uncertainty

US mortgage rates climbed to their highest point since last July, hitting 6.75% on the 30-year fixed loan as Iran war fears push bond yields sharply higher.

05/19/2026

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30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High

The 30-year Treasury yield climbed above 5.19% Tuesday, its highest since 2007, as renewed inflation fears push traders to price in a possible Fed rate hike.

05/19/2026

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NS&I to Contact 34,000 Affected Estates Over Lost Funds Scandal

NS&I will contact 34,000 affected estates over a lost funds scandal totalling £476 million, with repayments beginning in the coming months.

05/19/2026

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UK Government Pushes Voluntary Supermarket Price Limits

The UK government is reportedly pushing supermarkets to voluntarily cap prices on staples like eggs, bread and milk in exchange for regulatory relief.

05/19/2026

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Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level Since July as Iran War Fears Rattle Bond Markets

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.75% Tuesday, its highest since July 2025, as Iran war fears push bond yields sharply higher.

05/19/2026

WIRES

The War-Coverage Gap Exposing Middle East Businesses

As conflict with Iran escalates, a single policy word — "war" — is determining whether Middle East businesses receive insurance payouts or nothing at all.

05/19/2026

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30-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Level Since 2007

The 30-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.19% Tuesday, its highest since July 2007, as bond markets price in a potential Fed rate hike amid fresh inflation fears.

05/19/2026

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UK Petrol Prices Hit Wartime High as Iran Conflict Keeps Oil Elevated

UK petrol prices have climbed to a new wartime high of 158.52p a litre, with the RAC warning they could reach 160p unless oil prices fall sharply.

05/19/2026

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UK Government Pushes Supermarkets on Voluntary Food Price Caps

The UK government is pushing supermarkets to voluntarily cap prices on staples like eggs, bread and milk in exchange for regulatory relief, BBC Business reports

05/19/2026

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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton Over John Cornyn in Texas Senate Race

Trump endorsed Texas AG Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the May 26 Republican Senate runoff, one week before Election Day.

05/19/2026

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War of Words Over Middle East Insurance Claims

Companies in the Middle East may face denied insurance claims as insurers debate whether the Iran conflict qualifies as "war" under policy terms. 157 chars

05/19/2026

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30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High as Inflation Fears Mount

The 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since July 2007, surpassing 5.19% as renewed inflation fears push traders to price in a Fed rate hike.

05/19/2026

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HS2 Cost Reset

The UK government has reset HS2, revealing costs up to £102.7bn, slower train speeds, and a delayed start between 2036 and 2039.

05/19/2026

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UK Petrol Prices Hit Wartime High as Iran Conflict Keeps Oil Elevated

UK petrol has hit its highest price since the Iran war began, reaching 158.52p a litre. The RAC warns it could climb past 160p without an oil price drop.

05/19/2026

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Home Depot Q1 2026 Earnings Beat

Home Depot beat Q1 2026 earnings estimates with 5% sales growth and reaffirmed its full-year outlook, even as shoppers delay large home improvement projects.

05/19/2026