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The housing market is showing early signs of stabilisation, but the detail in the March data underlines just how distorted the backdrop still is, says Ian Futcher, financial planner at wealth management firm Quilter. He said: “Markets are firmly expecting a hold, but that should not be mistaken for stability. …

Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Nearly 13,000 toddler towers across three brands were recalled after dozens of incidents and 21 injuries were reported due to the stools collapsing or tipping, according to federal regulators. The three affected products — Toetol Tower Stools, Wiifo Children’s Tower Stools and Amzcmj DGD …

It comes as various banks and vehicle manufacturers with finance divisions, which have collectively set aside billions of pounds for compensation, review whether they need to adjust their provisions or challenge the scheme legally. The banking group had previously considered launching a legal challenge against the scheme, as it believed …

‘The Big Money Show’ discusses Jerome Powell’s uncertain future, the Fed’s rate decision, and Kevin Warsh’s nomination as a potential leadership shift looms. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced it will leave interest rates unchanged amid concerns about inflation rising further amid the war in Iran. Fed policymakers voted to leave …

Millions of UK households are “sleepwalking towards higher energy costs”, a price comparison service has warned. Two-thirds of the 12 million homes on standard tariffs don’t realise their energy rates are likely to rise by 12% in July, according to new research. Ofgem will officially announce the three-month price cap …

Alliance Global Partners chief global strategist Mark Grant discusses his income tax strategy for retirees on ‘Varney & Co.’ For the generation that should be in its “peak savings years,” the prospect of retiring on time has shifted from a plan to a prayer. A newly released Employee Financial Wellness …

Sir Keir is on a cliff edge, just waiting to be pushed off. Yesterday, he forced Labour MPs to defend the indefensible, and reject a bid to refer the PM to a Parliamentary sleaze inquiry over the Lord Mandelson scandal. They weren’t happy about it, but they held their noses …

ESPN and the NFL announced a deal Tuesday, granting ESPN the league’s media assets, including NFL Network. The NFL will retain a 10% ownership share of the network. The Walt Disney Company is reportedly backing away from plans to spin off ESPN, shelving years of speculation that a standalone sports …

Brits may have to wait longer to access the state pension, according to research. New data suggests people may have to work longer, despite a decline in the nation’s healthy life expectancy. The number of years people can expect to live in good health has fallen by around two years …

Forbes Media Chairman and editor-in-chief Steve Forbes discusses the Department of Justice’s decision to close its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on ‘The Bottom Line.’ The Federal Reserve will announce its latest interest rate on Wednesday when Fed Chair Jerome Powell will host what may be his final …