Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump’s views if he is chair
WASHINGTON (AP) — A leading candidate to be President Donald Trump’s choice for Federal Reserve chair said that…
Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in 3 weeks
NEW YORK (AP) — More drops for superstar artificial-intelligence stocks knocked Wall Street off its record heights on…
Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third time…
US stocks hold in place in the countdown to the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Wednesday
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks largely held in place on Tuesday as Wall Street waits to hear…
Federal Reserve set to cut rate but may signal a pause to come
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve faces an unusually contentious meeting this week that will test Chair Jerome…
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority eyes more power for the president
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts has led the Supreme Court ‘s conservative majority on a steady…
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.19%, near its low for the year
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell again this week, slipping close to its low point…
US filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in more than three years…
Asian shares are mixed on hopes for Fed interest rate cut
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Thursday after U.S. stocks rose to near their records.…
One ‘Big, Beautiful’ inflation surge? Here’s what it means
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Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.23%, ending a three-week climb
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ended a three-week streak of increases, reflecting a pullback in…
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as job cuts stay low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that…