Aug 8, 2024

The biggest loans of our lives are getting a bit cheaper

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With analysts betting on a September rate cut, mortgage rates have been dipping.

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Mortgage rates fall in anticipation of a Fed rate cut

by Mitchell Hartman

Aug 8, 2024

Rates hovered around 7% for a good part of this year.

Mortgage rates are now the lowest they've been since May 2023.

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A tale of two media companies

by Nova Safo

Cutting off cable TV in favor of streaming has left Warner Bros. Discovery with traditional cable assets falling sharply in value. But Disney gained some ground in streaming video, even with trouble getting people into its theme parks

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Swing County, Swing State

How the economy is influencing voters in a Michigan swing county

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Aug 8, 2024

For most avowed Trump voters, it's the most important issue. For most avowed Harris voters, it isn't.

Democrat Skyelar Kavanagh says the economy is not a top issue for him, but trans and queer issues are, along with reproductive rights.

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Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

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