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Oil Rallies as Grain Markets Tighten, Dollar Falls on Fed Chair Comments
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Oil Rallies as Grain Markets Tighten, Dollar Falls on Fed Chair Comments

Last Updated: June 22, 2023, 05:08 ISTA cheaper greenback makes dollar-denominated oil more attractive for investors holding other currencies, raising demand. (Image: Reuters File)Brent futures rose $1.22, or 1.6%, to settle at $77.12 a barrel, while the U.SOil prices gained a dollar a barrel on Wednesday as U.S. corn and soybean prices raced to multi-month highs, raising expectations that crop shortfalls around the globe could lower biofuels blending and increase oil demand.Brent futures rose $1.22, or 1.6%, to settle at $77.12 a barrel, while the U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose $1.34, or 1.9%, to settle at $72.53 a barrel. Both contracts hit two-week highs earlier in the session.Chicago Board of Trade corn futures rose 5.2% on Wednesday after a government report sh...
How to Lower Your Student Loan Payments | Student Loans and Advice
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How to Lower Your Student Loan Payments | Student Loans and Advice

Student loan payments can drain your monthly budget and make it more difficult to reach other financial goals, like saving money for retirement or buying a home. Thankfully, there are ways to lower your student loan payments, whether you have federal loans, private loans or a mix of both. Here are five strategies for reducing student loan payments:Find the Best Student Loan Refinance Lenders Lender Learn More Fixed APR Variable APR Loan Term Lender Learn More Fixed APR Variable APR Loan Term Lender Learn More Fixed APR Variable APR Loan TermChange Your Student Loan Repayment PlanFederal student loan borrowers typically start out under the standard 10-year repayment plan, but the Department of Education offers several alternative repayment plans that can result in lower monthly payments. Y...
Americans continue spending as inflation cools
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Americans continue spending as inflation cools

Americans continue spending as inflation cools - CBS News Watch CBS News Americans are still spending as inflation has finally shown signs of cooling. Still, there are some troubling economic signs. Mark Strassmann breaks it all down. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On