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Fed cuts key rate again to support slowing economy
The Federal Reserve lowered its key rate to 3.9%, its second cut this year, aiming to boost hiring as inflation remains elevated.
Fed expected to cut interest rate again Wednesday
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its key rate Wednesday, likely followed by another in December to support U.S. hiring.
US home sales accelerated in September to their fastest pace since February as mortgage rates eased
Existing U.S. home sales rose 1.5% in September as lower mortgage rates and more listings boosted buyer activity.
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 inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last month
U.S. inflation hit 3% in September, led by higher gas and beef prices, as tariffs and rent costs shaped a mixed economic outlook.
US, Australia sign critical-minerals agreement to counter China
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House on Monday as the U.S. eyes the continent’s rich rare-earth resources when China is imposing tougher rules on exporting its own critical minerals abroad. The two leaders described the agreement as an $8.5 billion deal between the […]
US stocks drop on worries about banks
U.S. stocks fell Thursday as bank worries deepened. The S&P 500 lost 0.6%, led by drops in Zions and Western Alliance.
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.
IMF raises U.S., global growth outlook despite tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and global economies will grow a bit more this year than previously forecast as the Trump administration’s tariffs have so far proved less disruptive than expected, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday, though the full impact of those policies is still emerging. The United States’ economy will expand 2% in 2025, the […]
30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.3% lowest in a year
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, returning to its lowest level in about a year. The average long-term mortgage rate slipped to 6.3% from 6.34% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.32%. The modest drop brings the average rate back to […]
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.
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.
