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Instant View: Market shrugs off in-line July CPI report
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. consumer prices increased slightly in July, potentially weakening the argument for an interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve next month. The Consumer Price Index […]
94% of 2026 Homebuyers Will Change Their Plans If Interest Rates Don’t Drop
Despite expert forecasts that mortgage rates will remain relatively steady this year, 94% of Americans planning to buy a home in 2026 would change their plans if rates don’t drop […]
62% of Americans say homebuying unrealistic in 2026
62% of Americans say buying a home in 2026 is unrealistic as affordability, rising home prices and interest rates limit demand.
Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees ‘elevated’ inflation and stabilizing job market
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, citing still-elevated inflation alongside solid economic growth, and giving little indication in its latest policy statement […]
First National Realty Partners Anticipates Increased Commercial Real Estate Activity Following Federal Reserve Rate Cut
First National Realty Partners (FNRP), a leading national private equity commercial real estate firm, anticipates increased commercial real estate transaction activity following the Federal Reserve’s decision to reduce its benchmark interest rate. The firm’s […]
Most 2025 Homebuyers Need At Least a 0.75-Point Rate Drop to See Refinance Gains in Under 3 Years, Neighbors Bank Finds
With mortgage rates still hovering near 7%, many 2025 homebuyers followed the advice to “marry the house, date the rate,” buying with the expectation they could refinance later. But a […]
Millennials boost homebuying plans despite high rates
Millennials show rising interest in homebuying despite high mortgage rates, with 23% planning to buy in the next six months.
US stocks drift as S&P 500 flirts with its first drop in 7 days
U.S. stocks slip as travel companies fall, debt concerns rise, and central banks cut rates to boost growth amid global uncertainty.
Wall Street rises amid strong earnings, tariff worries
U.S. stocks climb as major companies beat profit forecasts, but uncertainty around Trump's trade tariffs clouds economic outlook.
Average rate on 30-year mortgage eases for second week in as row, but remains just below 7%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the second week in a row, but remains just below 7%, little relief for prospective home shoppers looking […]
Surging job market could prove costly for households, businesses as odds of quick rate cuts fade
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job growth surged and unemployment fell last month, an unexpected show of strength that may prove costly to homebuyers and businesses who were counting on sharply […]
Are US interest rates high enough to beat inflation? The Fed will take its time to find out
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The sharp interest rate hikes of the past two years will likely take longer than previously expected to bring down inflation, […]
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