Why mortgage rates are climbingMortgage rates have risen sharply, with average rates exceeding 7%, impacting potential home buyers and reflecting broader economic uncertainty.
The Fed's monetary policy is stifling new constructionRising mortgage rates are negatively affecting builder confidence and housing starts, stalling market growth.
Can mortgage rates go even lower?Mortgage rates could decrease further but require economic weakness and Fed policy adjustments.Better mortgage spreads and softer labor market conditions are essential for lowering rates.A stock market correction could lead to more investment in the bond market, reducing yields.
Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly to 6.95% After DeepSeek Drove Sell-Off in Tech StocksMortgage rates have decreased slightly to 6.95%, mainly influenced by tech stock volatility and bond market dynamics.
Experts share insights about the Fed, data vibes' and housing trendsAmericans are in a better position than during the financial crisis, Fed unlikely to reduce interest rates soon, focus should be on labor market indicators for potential rate cuts.
Why mortgage rates are climbingMortgage rates have risen sharply, with average rates exceeding 7%, impacting potential home buyers and reflecting broader economic uncertainty.
The Fed's monetary policy is stifling new constructionRising mortgage rates are negatively affecting builder confidence and housing starts, stalling market growth.
Can mortgage rates go even lower?Mortgage rates could decrease further but require economic weakness and Fed policy adjustments.Better mortgage spreads and softer labor market conditions are essential for lowering rates.A stock market correction could lead to more investment in the bond market, reducing yields.
Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly to 6.95% After DeepSeek Drove Sell-Off in Tech StocksMortgage rates have decreased slightly to 6.95%, mainly influenced by tech stock volatility and bond market dynamics.
Experts share insights about the Fed, data vibes' and housing trendsAmericans are in a better position than during the financial crisis, Fed unlikely to reduce interest rates soon, focus should be on labor market indicators for potential rate cuts.
Bitcoin Jumps Over $64K Ahead of Powell Speech; IBIT Options Could Provide Longer-Term BoostBitcoin's price surpassed $64,000 while awaiting Fed Chair Powell's speech, indicating growing investor interest fueled by market excitement and options trading.
Bitcoin pulls back from record highs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comBitcoin's recent decline is influenced by the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, yet institutional demand from ETFs remains strong.
Bitcoin Jumps Over $64K Ahead of Powell Speech; IBIT Options Could Provide Longer-Term BoostBitcoin's price surpassed $64,000 while awaiting Fed Chair Powell's speech, indicating growing investor interest fueled by market excitement and options trading.
Bitcoin pulls back from record highs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comBitcoin's recent decline is influenced by the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, yet institutional demand from ETFs remains strong.
The worst streak of inflation in 4 decades looks like it's finally nearing an endEvidence suggests cooling price pressures might lead to Fed interest rate cuts in September.
Bang on US inflation changes little for the Fed - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comUS CPI inflation rose to 2.6% in October, indicating challenges for the Fed in rate-cutting decisions due to persistent core inflation.
The worst streak of inflation in 4 decades looks like it's finally nearing an endEvidence suggests cooling price pressures might lead to Fed interest rate cuts in September.
Bang on US inflation changes little for the Fed - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comUS CPI inflation rose to 2.6% in October, indicating challenges for the Fed in rate-cutting decisions due to persistent core inflation.
Potential Fed rate cut next week could bolster gold's upside - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comGold remains a key hedge amid economic uncertainty, hovering below $2,790/oz.
Stocks crash on recession fears as the 'Fed is seizing defeat from the jaws of victory'Stocks fell amid fears of U.S. economy weakening due to high interest rates and slowing hiring, leading to potential rate cuts to avert recession.
The pain from the Fed's rate hikes is surprisingly elusiveHigher interest rates didn't lead to increased unemployment as feared, with the job market remaining strong.
Stocks crash on recession fears as the 'Fed is seizing defeat from the jaws of victory'Stocks fell amid fears of U.S. economy weakening due to high interest rates and slowing hiring, leading to potential rate cuts to avert recession.
The pain from the Fed's rate hikes is surprisingly elusiveHigher interest rates didn't lead to increased unemployment as feared, with the job market remaining strong.
Jill On Money: Still coping with inflationInflation rates are showing signs of improvement but have not reached pre-pandemic levels, with prices still significantly higher than 5 years ago.
Pandemic rent hikes are still working their way through the economyRents exerting upward pressure on inflation due to delayed rent increases. Market rents outpacing CPI data, impacting future inflation rates.
May US retail sales report points to further signs of fatigue for the US consumer - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comUS consumer shows signs of fatigue despite some positive metrics.
Another burst of hiring shows off the resilience of the US job marketAmerican employers added 275,000 jobs in February, with the unemployment rate at 3.9% and inflation easing.Despite concerns about the economy, the job market has shown resilience, with sustained low unemployment rates.
Dollar trades sideways on thin volumesDollar index remains stable near recent highUS economy shows resilience with increased consumer spending
Pandemic rent hikes are still working their way through the economyRents exerting upward pressure on inflation due to delayed rent increases. Market rents outpacing CPI data, impacting future inflation rates.
May US retail sales report points to further signs of fatigue for the US consumer - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comUS consumer shows signs of fatigue despite some positive metrics.
Another burst of hiring shows off the resilience of the US job marketAmerican employers added 275,000 jobs in February, with the unemployment rate at 3.9% and inflation easing.Despite concerns about the economy, the job market has shown resilience, with sustained low unemployment rates.
Dollar trades sideways on thin volumesDollar index remains stable near recent highUS economy shows resilience with increased consumer spending
What 'Higher for Longer' Interest Rates Means for Businesses | EntrepreneurBig change in business due to rising real interest rates impacting borrowing costs and potential market shifts.
Could gold rise more than $2,500? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comGold price is in a wait-and-see mode, influenced by US economic trends, Fed policy, and EM central bank gold purchases.
The economy's mid-year holding patternThe economy is in a holding pattern as CEOs await election results and Fed policies.