Water sources along pipeline face risk beyond Standing Rock
Des Moines and Raccoon rivers and other water bodies across three states are affected as the Dakota Access pipeline crosses critical sources. Officials anticipate possible future leaks while urging vigilant monitoring and preventive measures amid protests and regulatory scrutiny.
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Fed signals three rate hikes in 2017 after hike
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by a quarter point to 0.5 to 0.75 percent and projected three increases in 2017, up from two. Chair Janet Yellen said fiscal policy effects unlikely to accelerate employment and noted a 4.6 percent unemployment rate near a nine year low.
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Mortgage rates climb to highest since 2015
Bankrate reports mortgage rates rose for a seventh straight week with the 30-year fixed at 4.18 percent and the 15-year at 3.42 percent. Jumbo 30-year fixed also at 4.18 percent, while 5-year ARM stays at 3.45 percent and 7-year ARM at 3.69 percent.
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