39 Scientists have calculated the speed of meteoroid impacts on Mars using seismic measurements taken by NASA’s retired InSight lander during its mission. Two companion studies published June 28 independently estimate significantly higher speeds than previously inferred from images taken by spacecraft orbiting the Red Planet. The studies show that seismic measurements promise to be … Read more
Homeowners and potential buyers can expect further mortgage rate cuts in the coming weeks, real estate agents say. Major lenders have slashed their interest rates in recent weeks, and experts say competition to attract customers this summer will likely lead to further cuts this month. Barclays and HSBC both cut interest rates for the second … Read more
One of the largest areas of interconnected glaciers in North America is melting twice as fast as before 2010, a team of scientists reported Tuesday, calling it an “exceptionally troubling” sign that land ice could be disappearing even faster in many places than previously thought. The Juneau Ice Field, which stretches across the Coast Mountains … Read more
Stay informed with free updates Simply register for the Global inflation myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. Central banks should not cut interest rates too quickly because of the risk of a new inflation flare-up, the Bank for International Settlements has warned. Policymakers around the world are considering how quickly to ease monetary … Read more
A lot of gear comes through our desks here at Pinkbike. Check Out is an occasional round-up of everything our tech editors got their hands on. Sometimes they’re products we’re doing long-term testing on, other times they’re things we’re excited about but don’t have time to fully review. And sometimes it’s crazy shit that someone … Read more
HSBC, Barclays and NatWest are among the big major lenders cutting mortgage rates as experts say ‘things are looking much more optimistic’. The Bank of England will cut the base interest rate. Interest rates have remained relatively high following the central bank’s decision to raise the UK base rate as it battles to bring down … Read more
Good morning. Here’s what happened that night and what you need to know today. Receive Standup in your inbox Registered with StandUp Stand up is a free morning newsletter with important news from around the world. You can update and view your newsletter preferences in your account. 1. Rate debate: Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman … Read more
Stay informed with free updates Simply log in to the British inflation myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. Inflation may have fallen to its lowest level in three years, but anyone paying for services – from a pub meal to a hotel stay – is still facing prices rising faster than expected. Although … Read more
Experts are reminding bank customers to grab the best savings deals available as several accounts offer accounts with interest rates above six percent. Savers have benefited in recent years from the Bank of England’s decision to increase the base rate charged by major banks and building societies to their customers. Rachel Springall, financial expert at … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. U.S. Federal Reserve officials have signaled they expect to cut rates just once this year, taking an aggressive stance on inflation as they have kept borrowing costs at a 23-year high. Updated forecasts on Wednesday … Read more