That drop was mirrored in the UK, with its benchmark 10-year bond - a form of loan issued to governments to raise funds - down to a low not seen since the middle of last week. It's 15 January ...

"A nose of peach, apricot and honeysuckle moves to a dry palate with passion fruit, honeyed lemon and orchard fruits ... Borrowers will hope that mortgage rates drop next year, and while there ...