The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage has fallen to its lowest level in nearly 10 months. The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell this week to its lowest level in nearly 10 months, giving prospective homebuyers a sorely needed boost in purchasing power that could help inject life into a stagnant housing market. The long-term rate fell to 6.58% from 6.63% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.49%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also fell. The average rate dropped to…
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Austin, TX, USA, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Stainless Steel Scrap Market Size, Trends and Insights By Scrap Type (Austenitic 300 series, Ferritic 400 series, Martensitic, Others), By End-Use Industry (Construction & Infrastructure, Automotive & Transportation, Machinery & Industrial Equipment, Consumer Goods, Others), and By Region – Global Industry Overview, Statistical Data, Competitive Analysis, Share, Outlook, and Forecast 2025 – 2034” in its research database. “According to the latest research study, the demand of the global Stainless Steel Scrap Market size & share was valued at approximately USD 35.98…
Tesla Inc., the electric-vehicle pioneer led by Elon Musk, is on the brink of losing a crucial financial lifeline that has bolstered its bottom line for years: revenue from selling regulatory carbon credits to rival automakers. This development comes at a precarious time for the company, as it grapples with slumping vehicle sales and intensifying competition in the EV market. According to a recent analysis, these credits have generated billions in nearly pure profit, helping Tesla weather periods of operational losses and invest heavily in growth initiatives. The mechanism behind this revenue stream traces back to U.S. environmental regulations, particularly…
Statistical overview of the datasetBetween 2000 and 2021, process-related CO2 emissions from the 11 industrial products showed a notable increase. Total emissions rose from 294 Mt in 2000 to 1,110 Mt in 2021, with an average annual growth rate of 6.5% and an annual increase of 39 Mt. Among the three industries, the mineral industry contributed the largest absolute increase in emissions, the metal industry exhibited the highest relative growth rate, while the chemical industry experienced comparatively slower growth.The mineral industry was the largest contributor to process-related CO2 emissions. Emissions increased from 168 Mt in 2000 to 632 Mt in…
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Release Date: August 14, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Shurgard Self Storage Ltd (SSSAF) reported strong revenue growth of 17.1% for the first half of 2025, driven by acquisitions and high occupancy rates. The company achieved a significant improvement in platform efficiency, increasing the NOI margin by 90 basis points. Shurgard Self Storage Ltd (SSSAF) maintained a high occupancy rate of 89% across its properties, indicating strong demand. The company successfully issued a EUR 500 million bond at a competitive 4% fixed interest rate, enhancing its financial stability.…
1. Overview of Brazil The Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: República Federativa do Brasil) is the largest country in Latin America. The capital is Brasilia. Portuguese is the official language. The total land area is 8.5104 million square kilometers and the population is 203 million. Brazil ranks first in Latin America and tenth in the world (2024). With developed agriculture and animal husbandry, it is the main producer and exporter of a variety of agricultural products. The output value of the service industry accounts for nearly 60% of the GDP, and the financial industry is relatively developed. Brazil has a relatively complete…
Every week our inbox at The Compound is full of questions from our YouTube viewers, podcast listeners and blog readers. I wanted to share a handful of the questions we got this week with some thoughts on each: I have an ongoing personal finance idenity crisis. I tell my kids we are poor, I tell my wife we are middle-class. I tell myself, we are doing better than others. Truth is: I want to buy a Porsche 911-well, a used one and not one of the limited edition REALLY expensive ones. Your 3 posts in the last couple of months…
A Yale-led research network, Science for High-Integrity Frameworks to Transform Carbon Markets (SHIFT CM), is partnering with the Integrity Council for Voluntary Carbon Markets (ICVCM) on an initiative to boost confidence in voluntary carbon markets by aligning scientific research with carbon credit quality standards. In collaboration with The Nature Conservancy, Yale scientists formed SHIFT CM to accelerate the development of high-integrity science-led nature-based carbon markets. Carbon credits are a powerful tool to advance climate mitigation but the markets facing challenges in the integrity without clear regulation and standardization, said Sara Kuebbing, a YSE research scientist and lecturer who is helping…
CNaught, a company focused on improving transparency and quality in carbon markets, has unveiled a free AI-powered Portfolio Assessment Tool aimed at helping carbon credit buyers evaluate their purchases with scientific rigor and instant insights.For many buyers, understanding the effectiveness of their carbon credit strategy remains a challenge long after the purchase.A common question buyers ask is whether they balanced avoidance and removal credits correctly — but getting that answer used to mean hiring expensive consultants or spending hours digging through complex reports.CNaught’s new tool eliminates that barrier by offering instant portfolio evaluations at no cost, according to an announcement…