WASHINGTON — The economic pressures squeezing prospective American homebuyers intensified once again as average mortgage rates climbed for the fifth consecutive week. Propelled by a turbulent bond market, stubbornly persistent inflation, and heavy government and corporate borrowing, the cost of borrowing for a home purchase has reached heights not consistently seen in decades. For everyday…
The landscape of transatlantic and intercontinental aviation is set for a significant transformation in late 2026. Iceland, a nation that has long enjoyed a surge in global popularity, is finally seeing a shift in its premium connectivity. Air China, the flag carrier of the People’s Republic of China, has officially announced that it will commence…
By PYMNTS | July 17, 2026 Fifth Third Bancorp is beginning to reap the initial rewards of its high-stakes merger with Comerica, signaling a transformative period for the institution as it navigates the complexities of a large-scale systems integration. During the company’s second-quarter earnings call held on Friday, July 17, 2026, Chairman, CEO, and President…
