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A political dispute has broken out over a possible loan of Picasso‘s Guernica, an icon of modern art that has not left Madrid in more than 40 years. The row erupted in response to Madrid’s refusal to loan Guernica (1937) to the Guggenheim in Bilbao for a special exhibition this fall marking 90 years since the bombing of Guernica, a devastating event that inspired the mural-sized painting. Since the 1990s, the Basque government has made repeated requests to loan the work that have all been refused on account of its fragility. The work, which is currently housed at the Reina Sofia…
The number of Britons looking to buy a home nosedived in March after the mortgage market was rocked by conflict in the Middle East, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. Establishes a multi-tranche senior secured term loan credit facility of up to $290 million to finance the development and construction of its flagship Texas Critical Data Center Project. Proceeds to be used for general corporate purposes, including funding the acquisition, improvement, and equipping of properties for TCDC’s flagship project. MIDLAND, Texas, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUAI) (“New Era” or the “Company”), a developer and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure and integrated power assets in the Permian Basin, today announced that it, through its subsidiary, Texas Critical…
While loan terms are unclear, the deal is a rare bright spot at a time when most deep-pocketed investment firms aren’t touching the Chicago office market.
The Competition Bureau obtained a federal court order to gather information from Inter Pipeline Ltd., a third player in Canada’s oil and gas industry. (Credit: David Bloom) It’s Wednesday, April 8. Here are the top stories we’re following today. Competition Bureau steps up probe of proposed Keyera gas acquisition The Competition Bureau has taken a step forward in its investigation into whether a natural gas acquisition by Calgary-based Keyera Corp. will substantially lessen competition or raise barriers to entry in Canada’s oil and gas industry. Read the story A residential neighbourhood in Toronto, Ont. Homeowners are looking to ‘tighten their…
This article was paid for by HSBC.For a limited time, HSBC is offering a cash bonus of up to $5,000 when you open a Premier checking account. This premium offering is geared towards new high-net-worth customers who enjoy exclusive international travel benefits, preferred interest rates and personalized insights from a financial manager.HSBC Premier Checking AccountAccount requirementsTo waive $50 monthly fee, you need to maintain a balance of at least $100,000 across deposit, investment, retirement and business accounts, enroll $5,000 in monthly direct deposits from a non-HSBC account, have a first mortgage serviced by HSBC or have status as an HSBC…
WABASH, INDIANA (RFD NEWS) — Strong demand for farm loans is supporting agricultural bank earnings, even as financial pressure builds across the crop sector.According to Kansas City Federal Reserve economist Ty Kreitman, farm loan balances at agricultural banks increased about 7 percent in 2025, helping drive improved profitability and stronger net interest margins. Returns on average assets also rose, reaching their highest levels since 2019.The increase in lending reflects tighter farm finances. Reduced working capital and higher input costs have pushed more producers to rely on credit, particularly for operating expenses. At the same time, farm debt expanded, with non-real…
Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Adobe StockRates fell today, but even if the situation in the Middle East improves, it will take time for the U.S. economy — and the housing market — to get back on track.Mortgage rates moved down in reaction to Tuesday’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, but it’s unclear whether it’s a temporary drop — or the start of a trend.The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell from 6.44% to 6.38% today, according to Mortgage News Daily. With no other economic data released on April 8, the decline appears to be tied directly to the ceasefire.Significant…
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