Astronauts stranded without a fixed return date for new Boeing Starliner

After helium leaks and problems with the thrusters of Boeing’s Starliner capsule, NASA has postponed the return date of the International Space Station. On Friday, the agency announced that it no longer has a planned return date. Instead, they will continue to test the capsule, try to understand its problems and see if they can … Read more

The Bank of England keeps interest rates fixed in a ‘balanced’ decision; traders are increasing their bets on the discount in August

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General view of the Bank of England building in London. Sopa images | Light rocket | Getty Images It keeps the central bank’s policy rate at a 16-year high of 5.25%, where it has been since August 2023. Seven members of the Monetary Policy Committee voted in favor of maintaining it, while two members favored … Read more

Google fixed a critical security flaw for Pixels, but other Android phones were left hanging

Android 15 logo on Pixel 8

What you need to know Google fixed a serious security issue for Pixel devices last week with the release of the June Pixel Feature Drop. While the bug affects more Android devices, non-Pixel devices will have to wait for Android 15. This decision leaves Android devices vulnerable to an actively exploited vulnerability for months. Last … Read more

Is a mortgage with a fixed term of five years the best option?

Last year saw a sharp increase in biennial fixes as people expected interest rates to fall But this year’s interest rate stalemate means five-year rates are back in favor Just as many people fixate for five years as for two years, says real estate agent Those buying a home or taking out a new mortgage … Read more

The two seasoned fixed income managers who are still delivering top returns | Trust Net

Trustnet looks at funds within the Sterling bond sectors that have been managed by the same manager since at least 2004. The fixed income industry has proven to be a difficult area for long-serving managers to excel in recent years. Only two ‘experienced’ managers – those who have been at the helm since 2004 or … Read more