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Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Thursday, August 27, 2026: Fixed rates rise, 5/1 ARM falls

Second straight rate hike for Asia’s number-three economy as Nvidia-led AI expansion continues

The Bank of Korea tightened monetary policy by 25 basis points to 3% Thursday while simultaneously raising growth forecasts. Asia’s third-largest economy is being powered by an AI boom that Nvidia’s …

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Nvidia jumps 7% after blockbuster earnings boost AI confidence

Nvidia shares rose on Thursday after the chip giant's revenue guidance reassured investors that AI demand will remain strong.

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk downgraded to sell after 70% stock-price dive from peak

While Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk has fallen on tough times, Wall Street analysts have still been reluctant to advise investors to sell the stock, until Deutsche Bank lowered the boom on Thursday.

Bank of Korea delivers back-to-back rate hikes as core inflation stays elevated

The Bank of Korea hiked rates by 25 basis points to 3%, its highest since January 2025 and in line with expectations.

Z.ai shares surge 8% after releasing new AI model running only on Chinese chips

The Chinese AI company said it had already launched the model globally in stealth mode for a week.

Qantas shares jump after earnings as airline unveils new business-class seats

Qantas shares jumped 4% after the airline reported full-year earnings and introduced new business-class seats amid strong demand for premium travel.

Europe’s gas stores are running low — and prices could top 100 euros this winter

Europe’s gas stores are historically low for this time of year, as disrupted Middle East LNG flows raise the risk of sharply higher prices this winter.

HP inks deal with U.S.-blacklisted Huawei for licensing the Chinese company's WiFi tech

It's a sign of adoption of Huawei technology outside China, despite the U.S. restricting the company from working with American suppliers such as Google.