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Italy’s Young Protesters Return to the Streets

25 October 2026 at 01:26
Fed up with the political establishment and rising cost of living, demonstrators hoped to make their message heard after violence overshadowed protests last weekend.

© Yara Nardi/Reuters

Young people protested the rising cost of living in Milan on Saturday, a week after similar demonstrations in cities across northern Italy ended in violent clashes and looting.

Why Many Voters Are Unhappy With the Economy

With the midterms approaching, the economy is a top concern for voters. Our chief economic correspondent, Ben Casselman, describes which aspects of the economy have voters so frustrated.

Mortgage Rates Remain Above 7%, Pushing Home Prices Lower in Some Areas

22 October 2026 at 17:26
The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped slightly to 7.32 percent as prospective home buyers continue to struggle with affordability. But home prices are starting to drop in some areas.

© Celeste Noche for The New York Times

Sellers are reconsidering market conditions and repricing their homes, which can give buyers an opening.
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