America In Focus: Hotter inflation doesn’t stop consumers, investors
In the past week, many Americans remained focused on the economy, inflation and how those forces could impact…
Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.36% in first drop in weeks
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged lower this week, its first drop after rising the previous two…
The American housing market is broken—and 3 years in, it’s starting to look permanent
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes were essentially flat in April, another lackluster showing for the housing market during what’s…
Credit card debt stands at $1.25 trillion
Credit card balances fell in the first quarter of 2026, decreasing by $25 billion, to $1.25 trillion, according to…
US long-term mortgage rate bounce back to levels seen 4 weeks ago
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose again this week, reflecting ongoing bond market volatility as surging oil…
Mortgage rates hit the highest level in a month, causing first-time homebuyers to drop out
An aerial view of residential homes, many with solar panels, on Sept. 17, 2025 in Fontana, California. Mario…
Warsh’s take on Fed independence is met with confusion, concern
Kevin Warsh, chairman of the US Federal Reserve nominee for US President Donald Trump, during a Senate Banking,…
U.S.-Iran war is coming for your credit score, mortgage application
Pedestrians walk along Wall Street outside of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on…
BlackRock says these bonds have attractive yields — and can help insulate from AI disruption
There is still solid income to be had in bonds these days, but investors may also want to…
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.3%, ending a 3-week slide
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers in the…
Mortgage rates are rising again, but homebuyers are trickling back
In an aerial view, two-story single family homes line the streets on Jan. 14, 2026 in Thousand Oaks,…
Mortgage rates surge to nearly four-week high as Iran headlines impact markets
An aerial view of homes in a neighborhood on Aug. 27, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan…