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Roundup: Mortgage demand falls / AI reluctance / Tropical Storm Arthur
Mortgage demand has declined due to high borrowing costs despite slight rate reductions, AI usage is rising but remains met with caution, and Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to bring heavy rainfall and flooding risks to the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast.
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