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Last week we were at risk of breaking a key level in the bond market, which could have sent mortgage rates much higher. We also had a lot of economic, political and Fed news that could have pushed rates up. Despite all those negative headlines, we dodged a bullet for now; the key levels held and we live to fight another day. 10-year yield and mortgage rates My 2024 forecast included: A range for mortgage rates between 7.25%-5.75% A range for the 10-year yield between 4.25%-3.21% As we approach the end of the year, we can see that my forecast…

The 73rd annual Miss Universe pageant will take place in Mexico City on Saturday.More than 120 women from all over the world are competing for the crown.The contestants include a biochemist, a mother of three, and a former figure skating champion.Miss Universe is back, and this time, more than 120 women are competing for the iconic crown.The 2024 competition will take place on Saturday night in Mexico City. The winner will be crowned by Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios, the first woman from Nicaragua to win the title.Here’s every woman competing in this year’s competition. Source link

A South African court has ordered that a police blockade of a disused goldmine, in which hundreds of people are located illegally, be lifted.Emergency services have been at the site, in Stilfontein, around 90 miles south-west of Johannesburg, for several days. Police have blocked food and water entering the mine to, as one government minister put it, “smoke them out”.The miners – who have been underground for a month – have so far refused to exit the mine over fears of being arrested. Among them are undocumented migrants who also fear deportation.Police welcomed the order but said it would not…

From The Handmaid’s Tale to Stranger Things, TV fans are gearing up to say goodbye to their favorite shows in 2025. The Handmaid’s Tale, which premiered on Hulu in 2017, is based on Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name about a dystopian future. Due to low fertility rates, women were assigned to men for bearing children after a second American Civil War. The critically acclaimed series became the first show produced by Hulu to win a major award and the first series on a streaming network to win an Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series. Hulu has already confirmed that…

With Donald Trump set to reenter the White House in January, we’re expecting lots of tough talk and possible tough action aimed at China if his rhetoric is any indication. That’s sure to result in increased volatility for the companies in our portfolio exposed to China, the world’s second-largest economy. Fortunately, as long-term investors, we have the luxury of viewing volatility as a buying opportunity. But that only works if the tough talk weighs more on the stock prices than it does on the actual businesses those stocks represent. So, the question now is: What does an escalation of China…

Ukraine president says Kyiv will do everything possible so the war with Russia ends in 2025 ‘through diplomatic means’.Leaders of the G7 alliance have reaffirmed support for Ukraine “for as long as it takes” as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he wants to end the war through talks next year. The Ukrainian president said in a radio interview aired on Saturday that his side will do everything possible so that the war with Russia ends in 2025 “through diplomatic means”. The previous day he said that the re-election of Donald Trump as United States president means that the war will likely…

Kansas City Chiefs star Rashee Rice appears to be in great spirits on his road to recovery … hitting up the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson festivities in Texas as he inches closer to getting back on the football field. After checking out the action at AT&T Stadium, the injured wide receiver rolled through the Rayleigh Underground in Dallas … joining names like Metta World Peace, Jon Marianek and DJ Irie at the massive event’s after-party. Boxer J’Leon Love — one of Paul’s coaches — was also present … and we take it he was over the moon about the…

As NAR’s members and leaders met up, the industry’s biggest question marks took center stage amid a mix of opinions and perspectives. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. Each week on The Download, Inman’s Christy Murdock takes a deeper look at the top-read stories of the week to give you what you’ll need to…

Netflix’s highly-anticipated boxing bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was hit with technical issues.Many viewers flocked to X to moan about buffering and audio problems.Some said Elon Musk’s platform was the real winner of the night.Billed as a “must-see boxing mega-event” by Netflix, YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul’s fight with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson wasn’t exactly a “Thrilla in Manila.”While the boxing itself left many spectators confused and disappointed, Netflix’s stream of the event only appeared to make things worse, with fans facing prolonged buffering, poor image quality, and audio issues throughout the night.The broadcast team also had its own…

Getty ImagesThe stabbing incident happened on Saturday in the city of Wuxi in eastern ChinaEight people have died and 17 others have been injured following a stabbing incident outside a school in eastern China.A 21-year-old man was arrested at Wuxi Yixing Arts and Crafts Vocational and Technical College in the city of Wuxi at about 18:30 local time (10:30 GMT), according to a statement from local police.The statement said he graduated from the school in 2024 and carried out the attack after “failing to obtain his diploma due to poor exam results” and that he was unhappy with his internship…