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Courtesy of Fox 5 Atlanta Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Adriana Ward assumed the most nerve-wracking part of selling her Marietta, GA, home would be waiting for the right offer. Instead, she discovered someone else had already claimed it as their own. When her realtor arrived at the house on Twin Brooks Court in December for a scheduled showing, the warning signs were immediate (1). The lockbox was missing. The For Sale sign was gone. And when Ward arrived, she noticed the windows she typically leaves open were shut,…

European markets began the week under pressure on Monday, with the Stoxx 50 falling 1.77%. US stock markets are also expected to see sharp losses on Tuesday after the three-day holiday break. Investor caution increased after President Donald Trump said over the weekend that several European countries will face fresh tariffs. These tariffs are set at 10% from February 1 and rise to 25% from June, unless an agreement is reached for the United States to buy Greenland. Trump has become more forceful in his stance on Greenland, arguing that gaining control of the autonomous Danish territory is essential for…

BEIJING, CHINA – JANUARY 06: The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) building is seen on January 6, 2025 in Beijing, China. Visual China Group | Getty ImagesChina’s central bank kept its loan prime rates unchanged on Tuesday as the authorities focus on targeted support for specific sectors to bolster a slowing economy instead of broad policy easing. The People’s Bank of China held its 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates at 3% and 3.5%, respectively, keeping them unchanged for an eighth straight month. The 1-year rate influences most new and outstanding loans, while the 5-year benchmark affects mortgages.The decision came as…

KEY TAKEAWAYS More than 6 million federal student loan borrowers are 24 years old or younger, with the average borrower in this group holding about $14,242 in loans.As fewer high school graduates attend college, the number of borrowers in this age group has declined. Are you still in college and worried about student loan debt? You may owe less than your counterparts. About 6.6 million federal student loan borrowers were 24 years or younger as of September 2025. These borrowers held about $94 billion in student loan debt, with the average borrower in this age group owing about $14,242, according…

Key Takeaways HSAs are only available with a high-deductible health plan, but their benefits can extend beyond insurance to strengthen your financial future.HSAs offer a triple tax advantage—tax-deductible contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses.Some people use HSAs strategically as an additional retirement-style account. If you’re enrolling in a health plan for the first time and notice “HSA” among your benefits, you’re not alone in feeling unsure what to do next. Is it money you should spend now, save for later, or leave untouched? It’s important to fully understand how a health savings account (HSA) works—and how…

ADNOC Gas has signed a long-term liquefied natural gas sales and purchase agreement with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, strengthening energy ties between the UAE and India as Asian LNG demand continues to grow. The 10-year agreement is valued at approximately $2.5 billion to $3 billion and covers the supply of 0.5 million tonnes per year of LNG. Deliveries will be sourced from ADNOC Gas’ Das Island liquefaction facility, one of the world’s longest-operating LNG plants. The contract converts a previously signed heads of agreement into a binding supply deal and adds to a series of long-term LNG contracts ADNOC Gas has secured…

Key Takeaways The S&P 500 is unlikely to pull back more than 5% amid resurgent concerns about a U.S.-EU trade war, according to one Wall Street analyst, who expressed confidence in the stock market’s outlook.Stocks posted their worst day in months on Tuesday as markets reacted to President Trump’s threat of imposing tariffs on European goods to force the continent give in to his demands that the U.S. acquire Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of fellow NATO member Denmark. Stocks posted their worst day in months on Tuesday. Some strategists say it’s an opportunity.  “I think at worst maybe you get…

CHICAGO – January 20, 2026 – Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today issued the following statement:Cboe Global Markets mourns the loss of Edward J. Joyce, former President and Chief Operating Officer of Cboe, who passed away on January 15. Cboe extends its heartfelt condolences to the Joyce family and expresses sincere gratitude for Joyce’s significant contributions to Cboe and the U.S. options industry throughout his distinguished 38-year career.Craig Donohue, Chief Executive Officer at Cboe, said: “On behalf of all of Cboe, we are deeply saddened to lose a visionary leader like…

Key Takeaways The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed to its highest level in months as renewed trade tensions and policy uncertainty rattled global bond markets.Higher yields reflect investor concerns about inflation, rising deficits, and the risk that tariffs could reignite broader economic instability.As borrowing costs rise, households and businesses may face more expensive mortgages, loans, and investment financing. The bond market, which has made President Donald Trump rethink policy before, is protesting again and sending borrowing costs higher. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note—a key input into mortgage rates and business investment decisions—rose to its highest level in…

(Image credit: Getty Images)The main U.S. equity indexes tumbled at the opening bell after global stocks sold off overnight and trended lower into the closing bell on Tuesday. Investors, traders and speculators are weighing the global implications of a breakdown in the Japanese government bond market as well as President Donald Trump’s use of new tariffs to achieve his foreign policy goals, including the annexation of Greenland.The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 870 points, or 1.8%, to 48,488. The S&P 500 was down 2.1% at 6,796, and the Nasdaq Composite shed 2.4% to 22,954. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose…