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What is California's Proposition 40? How the proposed 5% billionaire tax could work

India, Sept. 20 -- California voters will decide on Proposition 40, a ballot measure that would create a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of the state's billionaires. The vote is scheduled for November 3... Read More


Buying a home in 2026? What US buyers should know about mortgage rates and loan costs

India, Sept. 20 -- A mortgage is a loan that helps people buy a home without paying the full price upfront. The home itself acts as collateral for the loan. This means the lender has a legal claim on ... Read More


US 10-year Treasury yield hits 5%: Why bond market volatility remains low despite higher rates

India, Sept. 17 -- US 10-year Treasury yields have climbed to 5%, but the bond market has not seen a similar jump in volatility. Options traders are expecting relatively limited movement in 10-year Tr... Read More


Mortgage rates today after Fed hike: Why US home loan rates may stay above 7%

India, Sept. 17 -- The Federal Reserve raised its interest rate this week, marking its first rate hike in more than three years. The Fed's target rate is now 3.75% to 4%. The central bank is trying to... Read More


US midterms 2026: Why Republicans are defending more red states as Democrats expand their fight

India, Sept. 17 -- Republicans are now defending Senate and House seats in states that were once considered safely Republican. Less than seven weeks before the 2026 midterm elections, the political ba... Read More


Social Security 2032 cuts: Why a 22% benefit cut could matter in 2026 midterms

India, Sept. 17 -- Social Security could face a major benefit cut in 2032 if Congress does not act. The Social Security trust fund is projected to run out of money in the last three months of 2032. If... Read More


IRS 2027 tax brackets: How much can you earn before hitting the 37% tax rate?

India, Sept. 17 -- The 37% federal income-tax bracket could start at higher income levels in 2027. A preliminary estimate puts the start of the 37% tax bracket at more than $793,650 in taxable income ... Read More


What is driving oil prices lower today? Saudi shipments ease supply fears as Brent stays above $100

India, Sept. 17 -- Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending the losses seen in the previous session. The decline came after reports that Saudi Arabia was arranging additional crude shipments through Oma... Read More


US Fed Rate Hike: Why Wall Street expects more hikes and what it means for stocks

India, Sept. 16 -- Wall Street now expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates on Wednesday. Traders are giving the Fed more than a 90% chance of a 0.25 percentage-point rate hike, according t... Read More


US Fed Rate Hike: What higher rates mean for S&P 500, Nasdaq and tech stocks

India, Sept. 16 -- The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point on Wednesday, September 16, taking the federal funds target range to 3.75%-4%. The move was widely... Read More