‘I pay a lot more for fewer and fewer items’: five US shoppers on their food budgets
While campaigning for re-election in 2024, Donald Trump stood in front of a table full of groceries –…
High mortgage rates and home prices threaten homeownership
Still, pending home sales — in which contracts have been signed but the sales haven’t closed yet —…
US wheat farmers navigate uncertainty amid drought and geopolitical chaos | US economy
Wheat prices are at their highest level in three years, which means farmer Merrill Nielsen should be getting…
‘I spend a bagful of money and don’t fill a bag’: the energy crisis hits Bangladesh | Bangladesh
At 1am, Halder’s alarm goes off and the 34-year-old Bangladeshi bank employee rises and heads to her kitchen.…
Global markets are signalling danger. Here’s what it means for Irish households – The Irish Times
How do we interpret the turmoil on global markets? US longer-term borrowing costs have touched levels not seen…
South Island surges ahead as Wellington drops to bottom of economic rankings – Stuff
South Island surges ahead as Wellington drops to bottom of economic rankings Stuff‘The full package’: Canterbury reclaims top spot…
Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices – BBC
Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices BBCBOJ live: Japan’s central bank raises policy…
CT loses 300 jobs in August; unemployment rate falls to 5.1%
Private-sector employment hit a record high even as government job losses ended Connecticut’s five-month streak of overall gains.…
Mortgage rates climb for fourth-straight week to hit highest level since Trump took office
Homebuyers could soon have to face an unwelcome milestone: a 7% mortgage rate. The average 30-year fixed mortgage…
How the Fed rate hike impacts mortgages, car loans, credit card debt – NBC Connecticut
The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States and is charged by Congress to maintain…
US mortgage rates brush 7%
This is the fourth week in a row that mortgage rates have moved higher. The average rate hasn’t…
Pending Home Sales Stuck Deep in Mud, Edge up from Down-Revised 2nd Lowest on Record, Supply Hits 10-Year+ High
Sales were bad in all regions. But mortgage rates in August were still quite a bit lower than…