Mortgage Rates Hit 19-Month Low, 30-Year at 3.89%

The video discusses various economic topics, starting with the low average rate for a fixed 30-year loan, which hasn't been this low since May 2013, and its potential impact on the housing market. It then shifts to Sears' financial struggles, highlighting its tenth consecutive quarterly loss and CEO Eddie Lampert's strategy of selling and spinning off assets. The focus then moves to Barnes & Noble's decision to buy back Microsoft's stake in its Nook business, which has been underperforming. Finally, a study by Oliver Wyman is mentioned, showing that Russian banks outperform U.S. banks in promoting women to executive positions.

How do U.S. banks compare to Russian banks in terms of promoting women?

What percentage of financial firms' executive committees do women make up according to the consulting firm Oliver Wyman?