Dollar General’s Stock Soars, South Korea’s Political Shift, and U.S. Mortgage Rate Surge

In today's episode, we explore Dollar General's impressive stock surge following strong financial results, South Korea's political landscape transformation with Lee Jae-myung's election victory, and the implications of rising U.S. mortgage rates due to Moody's credit downgrade. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.

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