Fox News contributor Douglas Murray weighs in on BlackRock CEO Larry Fink saying hes ashamed to be part of the ESG debate on The Bottom Line. FIRST ON FOX – Republican attorneys general are skewering the Treasury Department’s rollout of “Principles for Net-Zero Financing & Investment,” calling the guidance for …
Read More »How Brexit could make you rich as shares should pay out more than under EU membership | Personal Finance | Finance
While the London stock market may be lower since the UK’s departure from the European Union (EU), it presents new opportunities for people to capitalise on cheaper British shares, a finance expert has said. From opting for undervalued shares that pay an income, to focusing on smaller companies unfamiliar to …
Read More »Months-long Hollywood writers strike over after contract with studios approved
Tens of thousands of businesses serve the film industry across the country, and many companies beyond Hollywood are struggling. The nearly five-month writers strike that paralyzed the entertainment industry was declared over Tuesday by leaders of Hollywood writers unions after board members approved a contract agreement with studios. The governing …
Read More »US Strictly fans in tears at huge change for Len Goodman after death | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV
Dancing with The Stars has paid an emotional tribute to the legendary Len Goodman – and renamed their Mirrorball trophy. It’s the first season of the American version of Strictly Come Dancing to air since the death of beloved former head judge, who sadly passed away in April this year …
Read More »Moody’s warns government shutdown could hurt US credit rating
Potomac Wealth Advisors founder and president Mark Avallone discusses the markets as a government shutdown looms, inflation and his outlook on the economy ahead of the release of updated economic data. The federal government is facing a potential government shutdown that could begin this weekend barring action by Congress, and …
Read More »HMRC issues urgent warning ahead of tax return deadline next week | Personal Finance | Finance
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a deadline reminder for those who are due to complete a self-assessment tax return for the 2022/23 tax year. Anyone who is new to the process has until October 5 to register themselves. Due to the surge in Britons taking on additional money-making …
Read More »Elon Musk to visit Eagle Pass, TX amid migrant crisis
Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang discusses New Yorkers sounding off at a New York City event on the migrant crisis, a possible Biden, Trump rematch and a potential third party run. Elon Musk is going to Eagle Pass, Texas, after speaking with GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales about the migrant …
Read More »Energy price cap set to change this weekend – how to save on bills before | Personal Finance | Finance
In light of the incoming strain on Britons wallets, with energy bills not expected to drop below £1,700 for the rest of the decade experts have shared quick and actionable tips to save on energy at home. From October 1, 2023, the energy price cap is set at £1,923 a …
Read More »Expect more CEO exits over undisclosed personal relationships with colleagues, expert says
Check out whats clicking on FoxBusiness.com The abrupt departure of two high-profile chief executives in recent weeks over undisclosed personal relationships with colleagues could be the beginning of a growing trend, according to one expert. Failing to disclose such relationships or engaging in them at all has long been a …
Read More »Energy price cap warning: Millions urged to take meter reading or risk being overcharged | Personal Finance | Finance
Millions of households are urged to submit their meter readings before the new energy price cap takes effect on October 1. Failure to do so could result in households being overcharged for their energy. To ensure accuracy, it is encouraged that households take the meter reading as close to October …
Read More »Bezos’ Blue Origin replacing CEO with Amazon exec
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ aerospace company Blue Origin will soon have a new CEO, the company confirmed to FOX Business on Monday. Bob Smith, CEO of Blue Origin, speaks during a Q&A on the launch of Project Kuiper on April 5, 2022, in Colorado …
Read More »DWP slams pensioner with £22,000 bill after they found error in Pension Credit application | Personal Finance | Finance
A man was hit with a huge £22,000 bill after the DWP spotted an error in his Pension Credit application made in 2017. Robert Vincent will be paying money back well into his eighties after the DWP found his private pension income was higher than the amount he had stated in …
Read More »Mortgage delinquency rates fall across the U.S.
Mortgage delinquency rates remain at a historic low. (iStock) Despite a housing market pressured by high mortgage rates and home prices, many Americans have been keeping up with their housing payments, according to a study. In fact, only 2.6% of all mortgages in the U.S. were in a stage of …
Read More »DWP Christmas Bonus: How much is it, when is it paid and who is eligible? | Personal Finance | Finance
Millions of Britons are due to receive a Christmas Bonus payment from the DWP to help with living costs. Each year, the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) distributes a one-off tax-free £10 payment just before Christmas. However, this amount has remained unchanged since 1972, resulting in widespread criticism. The bonus …
Read More »Biden admin warns lenders there is ‘no special exemption’ for AI when denying credit
Sen. Mike Braun, R-In., provides insight on growing fears over the technology on The Evening Edit. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau this week warned that creditors cannot use artificial intelligence to be exempt from giving reasons for denying consumers credit — marking the latest instance of government grappling with how …
Read More »Will mortgage rates go down? Expert forecast for 2023 – ‘no time to delay’ | Personal Finance | Finance
Mortgage holders are being told there’s “no time to delay” to secure a better deal following the Bank of England’s decision to pause interest rate hikes this month. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) chose to keep interest rates unchanged at 5.25 percent, which is currently instilling confidence in lenders to …
Read More »Employees ditch office happy hours in favor of staying at home after work
FOX Business’ Madison Alworth speaks with Sean’s Bar and Kitchen owner Sean Reilly on the decline in happy hour attendance. More U.S. workers are trying to draw a line between work life and personal life. For many, that means ditching the happy hour and socializing with employees after 5 o’clock. Instead …
Read More »Below Deck’s Daisy Kelliher sends stark warning to future cast after Colin fling | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV
Daisy Kelliher first joined the Bravo family in the second series of Below Deck Sailing Yacht as the Chief Stewardess and has become a fan favorite. The chief stew has spoken exclusively to Express.co.uk about her struggle when the show shifted from her “professional life to personal life” due to …
Read More »Buttigieg calls on McCarthy to honor deal with Biden as potential government shutdown looms
FOX News’ senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram discusses GOP lawmakers blocking an attempt at a House spending bill amid a looming government shutdown and the threat to Kevin McCarthy’s speakership. With time running out for Congress to prevent a federal government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Sunday called for …
Read More »Mortgage overpayments vs pension boost: Expert explains ‘sensible option’ | Personal Finance | Finance
Overpaying your mortgage should be a serious consideration if people have the cash as they could save tens of thousands of pounds in interest over the years, however, an expert has suggested alternative benefits of paying into one’s pension. Both financial tactics could make a person richer under different circumstances. …
Read More »Powerball numbers drawn for $750 million jackpot
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com The Powerball numbers for the estimated $750 million lottery jackpot were drawn on Saturday, and there is still no winner. The winning numbers Saturday night are: white balls 1, 12, 20, 33, 66 and the red power ball 21. The Power Play was 2X. …
Read More »‘Don’t be scared to switch!’ Savers urged to shop around as interest rates remain high | Personal Finance | Finance
Savers have been encouraged to search the market to see if they can get a better interest rate. Bank of England bosses decided this week to keep the base rate at 5.25 percent as inflation continues to fall. Kate Steere, deputy editor at personal finance comparison site finder.com,said now is …
Read More »See inside the Rhode Island hotel that gives guests a complimentary Mercedes
FOX News co-host Judge Jeanine Pirro hits the East Coast to visit Rhode Island’s most extraordinary luxury hotel, Ocean House. Judge Jeanine Pirro is taking an exclusive look inside America’s most luxurious hotels in her new FOX Nation series, “Life of Luxury,” kicking it off with the Ocean House Hotel …
Read More »Disturbing AI voice spoofing phone scam is ‘impossible’ to tell apart from a genuine call | Personal Finance | Finance
Fraudsters are using AI technology to clone people’s voices and trick people into sending over money. Graham Smith, head of customer success at cybersecurity specialist OryxAlign, told Express.co.uk scammers use the latest technology to clone a person’s voice and lure them in. He said: “AI-based voice scams could range from bots …
Read More »AI voice cloning scams on the rise, expert warns
Sen. Mike Braun, R-In., provides insight on growing fears over the technology on The Evening Edit. Scammers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to clone the voices of individuals they target on social media to place panicked calls to their family or friends in the hope of convincing …
Read More »Stock markets hit ‘puke point’ as high interest rates set to trigger ‘violent’ 50% crash | Personal Finance | Finance
Wall Street has just suffered its worst week since March, with the S&P 500 and tech-focused Nasdaq both plunging. The S&P 500 has now fallen below its 100-day moving average, which is a key support level. That suggests there is a lot more trouble to come. So far 2023 has …
Read More »New Zealand couple angered by farting dog on 13-hour flight receives $1,400: Report
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com A New Zealand couple who moved seats after complaining about sitting next to a farting dog on a 13-hour flight has been given more than $1,400. Gill and Warren Press were traveling home on a Singapore Airlines flight from Paris back in June when …
Read More »State pension warning as triple lock rise forces millions into paying more tax | Personal Finance | Finance
Those claiming the state pension could be dragged into paying taxes next year as their payment sees a substantial boost. These predictions come from recent earnings figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), stating that the state pension could increase by 8.5 percent next April. If this happens, …
Read More »McDonald’s hikes royalty fees for new US, Canada franchise restaurants
Former McDonald’s CEO Jim Skinner analyzes the state of the fast-food industry as the U.S. economy slows on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Fast-food giant McDonald’s is raising royalty fees for new franchisees throughout North America for the first time in three decades, according to an internal notice obtained by FOX Business. …
Read More »Heat pump warning: Owners face massive bills as insurance deals may not cover pumps | Personal Finance | Finance
Britons are warned they face massive bills by failing to check whether their insurance documents have their appliances covered. Homeowners are being left thousands of pounds out of pocket after swapping gas boilers for heat pumps and finding out they don’t have the right insurance cover. Many people are finding …
Read More »Fed decision to pause rate hikes offers no relief for mortgages: Freddie Mac
Buyers will continue to be stalled by high mortgage rates for now, according to Freddie Mac. (iStock) Chances of homebuyers finding some relief from record-high mortgage rates were dashed after the Federal Reserve restated its intent to keep to its strict monetary policy until inflation returns to a 2% target …
Read More »Desperate Britons flog fridges, cookers and washing machines to cover bills | Personal Finance | Finance
Britons have been stripping their homes bare to cover the rising cost of living with many selling even their fridges and freezers to get by. Almost one in 10 Britons have parted ways with a household appliance or vehicle to raise funds to cover their bills. A poll of 2,000 …
Read More »Ramaswamy woos pro-crypto voters, says he’ll build new policy framework for digital assets
2024 presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses the benefits of trade school on ‘The Big Money Show.’ Republican presidential hopeful and billionaire entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is determined to get pro-cryptocurrency voters on his side. Ramaswamy was the headline guest at the annual conference by crypto data firm Messari on Wednesday in …
Read More »Nationwide and NatWest cut mortgage rates as bank of England base rate remains at 5.25% | Personal Finance | Finance
Mortgage rate prices have dipped below 5% and are expected to continue falling after the Bank of England held interest rates at 5.25 percent. Mortgage rates have been declining for the last couple of months as the market reacted to better-than-expected inflation data. Several lenders including Nationwide and NatWest have already …
Read More »Biden administration announces rule to remove medical bills from credit reports
Rep. Richard McCormick, R-Ga., a member of the GOP doctors caucus, discusses White House COVID protocols and questions surrounding Mitch McConnell’s health. The Biden administration on Thursday announced plans to remove medical bills from credit reports through a rule change proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB’s …
Read More »Meter error left retiree paying neighbour’s £400 a month energy bills for six years | Personal Finance | Finance
A retired midwife unknowingly paid her neighbour’s energy bill for several years due to a huge error. Judith Stenner, 72, from Manchester, said a “weight has gone off my shoulders” after MPs intervened to help her get her money back. The mum saw her energy bills increase from £60 a month to …
Read More »Interest rates for mortgages, credit cards and auto loans: where they stand
Payne Capital Management President Ryan Payne and University of Akron Endowment Committee Chair Dennis Gartman discuss the U.S. economy as investors await Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged at its latest meeting this week, but its aggressive rate-hiking campaign over the past 16 months has …
Read More »Interest rates LIVE: Bank of England ends historic streak of hikes to maintain 5.25% | Personal Finance | Finance
Adrian Anderson, director of property finance specialists, Anderson Harris, said: “The decision made today by the Bank of England to keep Base Rate at 5.25 percent was a very close call with MPC members voting five to four to keep rates unchanged. “Whilst this will bring respite for many mortgage …
Read More »Powerball jackpot surges to $725M after 27 consecutive drawings with no winner
The Powerball jackpot continues to rise after no tickets matched all six numbers Wednesday night to claim the $672 million grand prize. The massive jackpot now sits at an estimated $725 million – with a one-time cash payout option of $345.7 million – ahead of Saturday night’s drawing. It is …
Read More »Halifax, Natwest, Lloyds Bank and BoS to close 36 more branches – is one of them yours? | UK | News
Halifax, Lloyds, Natwest and the Bank of Scotland will close 36 more branches, it has been announced. The branches being closed by the four banks span the length of the country, including branches in the Isle of Arran, in Scotland, to Penzance in Cornwall. The closures are expected to take …
Read More »Fox Business Poll: Support for Haley doubles in Iowa, putting her in top three
2024 presidential candidate and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley unveils her plan to combat ‘Bidenomics’ on ‘Varney & Co.’ Donald Trump holds his lead in the Hawkeye State, as a growing share of Iowa Republican caucus-goers prioritize nominating a candidate who can defeat President Joe Biden – and they …
Read More »Dates confirmed for £300 cost of living payment in just over a month | Personal Finance | Finance
Millions of Britons in certain mean-tested benefits are to receive a £300 cost of living payment in just over a month’s time. More than eight million people will be automatically paid the funds between October 31 and November 19. This is the second instalment of a £900 payment going out …
Read More »Fed likely to skip an interest rate hike, but high mortgage rates could be here to stay
Former Federal Reserve Governor Robert Heller provides insight on the Federal Reserve’s moves on ‘Kudlow.’ The Federal Reserve is expected to skip another interest rate hike at the conclusion of its two-day meeting on Wednesday, but the much-anticipated pause may offer little relief to Americans squeezed by higher borrowing costs. …
Read More »POLL: Is Andrew Bailey the governor our Bank of England needs right now? | City & Business | Finance
The institute’s economics fellow, Julian Jessop, said: “Today’s better-than-expected UK inflation data show why forecasters and policymakers should pay more attention to monetary aggregates. “Inflation was widely expected to jump due to higher fuel prices. In fact, it fell, which is consistent with the sharp deceleration in the growth of the …
Read More »Ford reaches tentative agreement with Canadian auto workers
‘Shark Tank’ star and multi-millionaire investor Kevin O’Leary weighs in on the current state of the United Auto Workers strike on ‘The Evening Edit.’ Ford narrowly avoided a dual labor strike in the United States and Canada with the automaker and the Canadian union, Unifor, announcing a tentative deal late …
Read More »Side hustle: Woman quits corporate job to make £80,000 a year as a house cleaner | Personal Finance | Finance
One woman is sharing how she quit her corporate career to instead take on her side hustle full-time as a home cleaner. Kayleen Kelly, 37, from Jacksonville, Florida makes the equivalent of over £80,000 a year cleaning “chronic clutter”. Prior to her side hustle, she was making $28,000 (£22,500) as …
Read More »LARRY KUDLOW: This is why energy has such a huge impact on inflation
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow reacts to President Biden’s climate agenda on ‘Kudlow.’ The Federal Reserve meeting is being held today and tomorrow, with an FOMC announcement followed by the usual Jay Powell press conference slated for tomorrow afternoon, I guess at 2:30. For all you Fed watchers out there, …
Read More »Santander raises savings interest rates to 5.60 percent – list of accounts for September | Personal Finance | Finance
Santander has recently announced further increases to the interest rates of its savings accounts. Earlier this week, the bank confirmed that it was raising the rate of its one and two-year fixed-rate ISAs. This follows a series of interest rate boosts from the bank over the past year to better …
Read More »Housing starts unexpectedly plummet to lowest level since 2020
GuideStone Capital Management President and CIO David Spika discusses the markets, inflation, and how the latest jobs report reflects the current state of the economy. New U.S. home construction dropped in August to the lowest level since 2020, underscoring the ongoing challenges facing the housing market. Housing starts tumbled 11.3% …
Read More »Martin Lewis explains when to fix energy tariff to secure a ‘good deal’ | Personal Finance | Finance
Energy bills are expected to marginally drop in October and as more fixed tariffs emerge, many are questioning what a “good deal” really looks like. Financial journalist and founder of Money Saving Expert, Martin Lewis, answered the question posed to him on ITV’s This Morning programme earlier today, sharing his …
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