Mortgage rate at 6.71 percent and what it costs versus the sub-6 levels of February
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to its highest level in…
PMI August data and the economic signal that beats expectations
U.S. business activity accelerated in August at its fastest pace in more…
Inflation at 3.4 percent in July still above the Fed target but heading right
U.S. inflation eased slightly in July, with the annual rate slipping to…
Consumer sentiment surprise in July hints at economic resilience
American consumer sentiment improved more than expected in July, with the University…
Trump stumbles on affordability with a remark that alarms his own party
A candid remark from President Donald Trump dismissing concerns about Americans' financial…
Trump dismisses economic concerns as motivating factor in Iran nuclear talks
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the financial situation facing American households…
Trump doubles down on his economic vision amid war-driven inflation fears
President Donald Trump took his economic defense on the road Thursday, appearing…
Bank of America rips up its economic forecasts and braces for $100 oil all year on Iran war fallout
Bank of America has significantly revised its economic outlook, warning that the…
Bond markets are doing what the Fed is too cautious to do right now
The Federal Reserve finds itself in an unusually uncomfortable position. With oil…
Europe’s economy is starting to crack under the weight of Trump’s Iran war
Europe had been moving in a hopeful direction. After years of economic…

