October 5, 2026

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AAIA: Cathay Airbus defects could cause major damage

The engine defect in the Airbus A350 plane that led to the cancellation of dozens of Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways’ flights in early September could have escalated into “extensive damage,” public broadcaster Radio Television Hong Kong report…

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US mortgage rates continue to decline

The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, commonly known as Freddie Mac, said the mortgage rates have been sliding down towards a record low since the start of the last year thanks to improvement of economy and low interest rates.

“Mortgage rates …

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Gold prices rise

Bethlehem – Ma’an – Gold prices rose to their highest level after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by about half a percentage point.

Spot gold rose 0.9% to $2,592.39 an ounce, while US gold futures rose 0.2% to $2,598.60 at settlement.

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