President Trump announces major domestic policy changes, including a $200 billion mortgage bond purchase and a proposed 10% cap on credit card rates, shifting focus from tariffs ahead of crucial midterm elections.
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US President Donald Trump announces a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, effective Jan 20, 2026, aiming to ease consumer affordability concerns.
President Trump's plan to lower mortgage rates via $200B bond purchases hinges on his Fed chair selection. Plus, Glencore-Rio Tinto merger talks and GM's EV woes. Key market insights for Indian investors.
Mortgage rates in the US soar to 7.1%, making homeownership a distant dream. Donald Trump pledges to slash rates if re-elected. Explore the impact on buyers and the political battle over the Federal Reserve.
Donald Trump announces a $200 billion mortgage bond purchase plan to reduce home loan rates and monthly payments. The move, seen as a pre-election push, involves Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Read the full analysis.
US President Trump announces a $200 billion mortgage bond purchase plan using Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac cash reserves to lower rates. Experts question if it tackles the core housing shortage. Read the full analysis.
CBO projects Fed rate cuts starting 2026, but 10-year Treasury yields to rise, making mortgages costlier. Unemployment to peak at 4.6% in 2026. Key insights for Indian investors and economy watchers.
The average 30-year US mortgage rate edged up to 6.16% but remains close to its 2025 low. Explore the trends, Fed's role, and the ongoing affordability challenge for homebuyers.
The US expands its visa bond pilot to 38 more countries, requiring deposits up to $15,000. Learn what this means for travellers from South Asia and beyond. Is your country affected?
The Trump administration expands its visa bond programme to 25 countries, including Venezuela and several African nations. The $15,000 bond aims to curb visa overstays. Full list inside.
India has imported €144 billion worth of Russian crude since the Ukraine invasion, becoming Moscow's second-largest fossil fuel buyer. Discover the data and shifting dynamics amid sanctions.
The US has added Bhutan, Botswana, and five other nations to its visa bond list, requiring a $15,000 deposit. Learn the details and implications for applicants.
US widens visa bond rule, adding Bhutan, Botswana, and 5 others. Applicants may need $5,000-$15,000 bond, raising costs. Learn the full impact and list of nations affected.
US Senator Lindsey Graham alleges India's Ambassador linked reduced Russian oil purchases to US tariff relief. Explore the diplomatic implications and India's response.
India's fixed income market is shaped by heavy bond supply and RBI's liquidity tools like OMOs & VRRs, not macro fears. Discover the credit-led strategy for returns in 2026.
Vishal Goenka of IndiaBonds.com explains the retail shift in bond investing, key risks for 2026, and policy changes needed for a deeper market. Discover insights for your portfolio.
Bond carry trades, profiting from India's high yields and low funding costs, are surging. With RBI holding rates, investors target 1% returns. Learn the strategy and risks for 2025.
Newly released DOJ documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein's disturbing Amazon shopping list from 2014-2019, including schoolgirl uniforms and sexual devices, exposing a pattern experts call predatory. Read the full shocking list.
Taking a home loan is more than just buying a house. It fundamentally alters your investment portfolio, creating a major short position. We explain the financial mechanics and what it means for Indian homebuyers.
Discover the top purchases of 2025 by the Mint team, from ergonomic tech and kitchen heroes to decor and wellness gadgets that genuinely improved their daily routines. Find your next favourite product here.
Gurgaon SIT makes sixth arrest in multi-crore imported liquor racket. Accused Mudit Kumar diverted untaxed liquor, bypassing all checks. Raid earlier recovered ₹10 crore worth of illegal foreign liquor.
US 30-year fixed mortgage rate falls slightly to 6.18%, offering limited relief. Housing market sees more listings but affordability is a key hurdle for first-time buyers. Details here.
Credit risk funds delivered stellar 10% returns in 2025, while long-term debt funds lagged at 2.8%. Experts suggest a barbell strategy for 2026. Discover the top-performing dynamic bond funds.
Indian bonds surged as RBI announced ₹2 trillion bond purchases and a $10 billion forex swap to boost liquidity. Benchmark yield fell sharply. Read the full analysis.
The Reserve Bank of India announces a massive Rs 2.9 lakh crore liquidity infusion via bond purchases and a dollar-rupee swap to counter a recent cash squeeze and rising yields. Details inside.
RBI unveils major liquidity infusion: Rs 2 lakh crore OMO purchases and a $10 billion forex swap to ease banking system conditions. Details and schedule inside.
From a ₹4.3 lakh iPhone 17 to a 1kg silver brick, discover the most bizarre and expensive orders placed on Instamart in India this year. See what the top spenders bought!
Iconic James Bond films like 'Skyfall' and 'No Time To Die' will stream on Netflix for three months starting January 15, 2026, as part of a landmark deal between Netflix and Amazon MGM Studios.