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A dismal year for the U.S. dollar is ending with signs of stabilization, but many investors believe the currency’s decline will resume next year as global growth picks up and the Fed eases further. The U.S. dollar slumped more than 9% this year, against a basket of currencies, its worst showing in eight years, drivenContinueContinue reading “As the dollar closes out a dismal year, here’s what to expect in 2026”

Sterlingbackcheck Employment Verification is a critical process that confirms a candidate’s qualifications and work history, fundamental for making informed hiring decisions. It combines automated tools with efficient information collection to verify employment history, educational background, and references swiftly. This approach not just reduces hiring risks but furthermore guarantees candidates are kept informed throughout the process.ContinueContinue reading “What Is Sterlingbackcheck Employment Verification and How Does It Work?”

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell to its lowest level of 2025 this week, an encouraging sign for prospective home buyers. The average long-term mortgage rate dipped to 6.15% from 6.18% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Wednesday. That’s the lowest average long-term rate since October 3, 2024, when it dippedContinueContinue reading “Long-term mortgage rate drops to lowest level of 2025 at 6.15%”

U.S. stocks are slipping in afternoon trading Wednesday as Wall Street closes out a banner year for markets driven by both optimism and uncertainty. The S&P 500 was down 0.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 100 points, or 0.2%, as of 1:47 p.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq composite fell 0.1%. The stock indexes areContinueContinue reading “Wall Street slides on the final day of 2025 to close out a record year”

Americans filed the fewest new jobless claims in a month last week, and while the number of unemployed workers collecting relief payments has eased from recent highs, there is little indication of a break from the weak hiring environment that settled in over the course of President Donald Trump‘s first year back at the WhiteContinueContinue reading “Jobless claims drop to one-month low to cap a tough year for job market”