Factbox-What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

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By Costas Pitas (Reuters) -U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will take office on Jan. 20 after defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in November’s presidential election.  Here is a timeline of events between now and Inauguration Day: 2025 Jan.

US 30-year fixed-rate mortgage flirts with 7%

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. mortgage rates jumped to a six-month high this week, suggesting that a recent improvement in home sales could be temporary. The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.91%, the