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Two charts show how far homeownership is slipping out of reach as mortgage rates skyrocket

Americans earning the median income used to be able to buy homes. But the homeownership affordability gap is widening, making that less likely.

• Mortgage rates have skyrocketed, making homeownership more difficult
• Atlanta Fed finds income needed for affordable homeownership exceeds median household income
• 33% of renters believe homeownership is unattainable due to affordability

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Kenya fuel prices: Why crude oil surge raises risk of EPRA’s October hike

Kenyan motorists face the risk of higher petrol and diesel prices in the next review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), after international crude oil prices surged during the…

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Vanguard VEA vs. State Street SPDW: Which Developed Markets ETF Wins This Tight Race?

Both charge 0.03% in fees, but SPDW yields 3% while VEA offers nearly 3,900 holdings for broader diversification.

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If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, Warren Buffett Says This Is the Smartest Move to Make Right Now

As the stock market continues to soar, some investors worry a crash is on the way.

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Catalyst watch: Big bank earnings, CPI, and the Paris Auto Show

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Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: ASML vs. QUALCOMM

ASML controls the machinery behind every advanced chip, while Qualcomm powers the devices that use them, but their risk profiles and valuations tell very different stories.

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