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Geopolitics

Trump rejects Iran’s Hormuz offer

DS Staff | Sep 28, 2026

As the war enters its eighth month, President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart negotiations over its nuclear program.

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Real Estate

Mortgage rates top 7%, experts see more increases ahead

DS Staff | Sep 26, 2026

The average 30-year mortgage rate topped 7% this week for the first time in two years, raising questions about how much higher it could rise as inflation remains elevated, according to Freddie Mac.