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These Are The US Cities Where No One Can Afford A Large Home An April 2026 housing report by Highland Cabinetry highlights a growing affordability crisis across major American cities, revealing that the true cost of housing goes beyond total price and is better understood through the lens of cost per square foot. By analyzing home prices, rental costs, and average property sizes across 40 large cities, the study shows where Americans are paying the most for the least amount of living space. This approach offers a clearer picture of...

India's Central Bank Tells Oil Refiners To Stop Buying Dollars On Spot Market By Julianne Geiger of OilPrice.com India’s central bank has told state-run oil refiners to stop buying dollars in the spot market and instead use a government-backed credit line. That matters because oil is priced in dollars, and refiners are some of the biggest buyers of dollars in the country. When they all go into the market at once to pay for crude, it puts direct pressure on the rupee. That pressure has been building for weeks. The Reserve Bank of...

Trump Extends Ceasefire By 3-5 Days After Iran Attacks Third Ship In Hormuz Chokepoint Summary At least two fully laden Iranian tankers slip past US naval blockade, amid reports of more going dark: BBG Trump extends ceasefire by 3-5 days, per White House statement to Fox. IRGC seized the MSC Francesca and a Greek-owned ship named Euphoria, which had been attempting to transit the Hormuz chokepoint earlier today. Within hours, a third ship comes under fire by the IRGC. Senior Iranian adviser says the US naval blockade is "no different than bombing" and must be met "with...