Mortgage rates on Oct. 5, 2026
The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan in the U.S. is 7.456%, down from the day before, according to data from Mortgage Research Center. Meanwhile, the…
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Current refi mortgage rates report for Oct. 5, 2026
The current average refinance rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 7.526%, according to Mortgage Research Center data. If you’re a homeowner hoping to refinance your mortgage for a…
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Current ARM mortgage rates report for Oct. 5, 2026
While the bulk of homebuyers choose fixed-rate mortgages, there are cases where you might want to look closely at an adjustable-rate mortgage instead. For example, ARMs can be a smart…
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Why ‘China plus one’ is paying off less than Southeast Asia hoped
“China plus one” has been a winning strategy for Southeast Asia. The proposition was simple: Draw in global manufacturers pivoting away from China owing to rising costs and geopolitical tensions,…
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The top high-yield savings rates on October 5, 2026: Up to 4.50% on Oct. 5, 2026
High-yield savings accounts yield up to 4.50% annual percentage yield as of Oct. 5, 2026. That’s a far superior return for savers looking to earn interest than the national average…
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Current price of Ethereum for October 5, 2026
At 7 a.m. Eastern Time on October 5, 2026, the price of Ethereum (1 ETH) is $2,716.88. That marks a $40.06 decrease from yesterday morning—and approximately a $1,800 fall compared…
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Current price of Bitcoin for October 5, 2026
At 7 a.m. Eastern Time on October 5, 2026, the price of Bitcoin (1 BTC) is $86,103.01. That marks a $579.14 decrease from yesterday morning—and approximately a $37,430 fall compared…
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Current price of oil as of October 5, 2026
As of 7 a.m. Eastern Time on October 5, 2026, oil sold for $105.81 per barrel (using Brent as the benchmark, which we’ll get into momentarily). That’s $2.44 higher than…
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Current price of silver as of Monday, October 5, 2026
At 7 a.m. Eastern Time on October 5, 2026, silver was valued at $61.80 per ounce. That’s a 29-cent uptick from the same time yesterday and more than a $13…
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People are winning millions on prediction markets. Is it ethical?
Cheating might seem like a simple concept to define. Not so in the competitive chaos of a gambling contest. What happens when you accidentally glimpse an opponent’s hand in poker?…
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