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Average long-term US mortgage rate drops to 6.19%, lowest level in more than a year
The average 30-year mortgage rate dropped to 6.19%, its lowest since October 2024, as inflation and Fed policy ease pressure.
US mortgage rates dip to near yearly low at 6.27%
The average 30-year US mortgage rate fell to 6.27%, nearing its lowest level of the year as borrowing costs continue to ease.
Powell signals more Fed rate cuts amid hiring slowdown
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said slowing hiring raises risks for the U.S. economy, signaling two more rate cuts are likely this year.
Fed minutes show split on future interest rate cuts
Fed minutes reveal support for more rate cuts this year but highlight divisions over inflation risks and economic slowdown.
30-year mortgage rate rises to 6.34% after recent lows
WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the second straight week following a string of declines that had brought down home borrowing costs to their lowest level in nearly a year. The average long-term mortgage rate rose this week to 6.34% from 6.3% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie […]
Shutdown halts key economic data as Fed weighs rate cuts
The government shutdown delays jobs and inflation reports, leaving the Fed with less data as it considers more rate cuts.
Supreme court lets Lisa Cook stay on Fed board for now
The Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to remain on the Fed board while Trump’s effort to fire her heads to arguments in January.
Dollar set for second straight week of gains after data shows US economic resilience
NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar edged lower but was still on track for the second straight week of gains against major peers on Friday after data continued to show U.S. economic resilience, which might complicate the Federal Reserve‘s efforts to cut interest rates. The dollar was down 0.1% to 149.65 against the Japanese yen, on […]
30-year U.S. mortgage rate edges up to 6.3%
The average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate rose to 6.3%, ending a four-week decline, according to Freddie Mac.
Powell signals Federal Reserve to move slowly on interest rate cuts
Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled caution on more rate cuts, diverging from Trump-appointed officials pushing for faster, deeper reductions.
Wall Street holds near its record heights
U.S. stocks eased Tuesday after record highs, with Nvidia slipping and gold prices soaring past $3,800 amid Fed rate-cut expectations.
US mortgage rates fall as Fed cuts interest rates
U.S. mortgage rates fell for a third week, with 30-year loans at 6.26%, as the Fed cut rates and signaled more reductions ahead in 2025.
