Weekly mortgage demand pulls back, as interest rates rise for the first time in 9 weeks

Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week

Mortgage demand for both homebuying and refinancing reacted to yet another drop in mortgage rates, which are now down for the sixth straight week.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week

Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest rate since October of last year, and that pushed demand even higher last week, after a substantial jump the previous week.

NBC News - 6d

Is the inflation drop good news for mortgage rates?

Inflation fell in February for the first time in five months, which could have an impact on mortgage rates.

CBS News - 6d

What are today's mortgage and mortgage refinance interest rates?

Knowing today's mortgage rates can help new homebuyers and homeowners looking to lock in a good deal.

CBS News - 2h

Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level in 5 months, luring home buyers back into the housing market

Mortgage applications rose 11.2% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

Smoking rates in parts of England rise for first time since 2006, study shows

South-west sees biggest jump, up 17% between 2020 and 2024, while rate in southern England increases by 10%. Smoking rates in parts of England have increased for the first time in nearly two ...

The Guardian - 10h

9 quality bank stocks most likely to rise as much as 45% after recent market declines

Recent action shows investors can never really predict how interest rates will move.

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper

High interest rates have put pressure on households, but some borrowing costs are starting to ease, even with the Fed on the sidelines.

CNBC - 4d

Federal Reserve to make first interest rate decision since Trump's policies set in

The Federal Reserve is set Wednesday to announce its first interest rate decision since President Donald Trump’s economic policies took hold.

NBC News - 6h

Oil prices end higher as a rise in gasoline demand helps ease economic growth fears

Oil futures settled higher Wednesday, finding support from overall weakness in U.S. dollar, as well as data from the Energy Information Administration showing a notable weekly rise in gasoline ...

MarketWatch - 6d

Striker demands £97k-a-week wages in order to join Leeds

Leeds United are reportedly interested in an ambitious transfer deal for Roma striker Tammy Abraham if they win promotion back to the Premier League.The 27-year-old, who is currently on loan from ...

Yahoo Sports - 3h

The Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper.

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting next week, despite some encouraging news on inflation.

NBC News - 4d

Blue Jackets Weekly Injury Report: Week 22

The NHL season is winding down, but injuries are piling up across the league. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, they have 16 games left in the season, but unlike most teams, they’re getting players ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Melissa pulls away from Greenville Lions in District 9-5A baseball

After losing 2-0 to Melissa in the first game of the two-game District 9-5A baseball series, the Greenville Lions had hopes of winning the rematch. Their hopes looked promising when they jumped out ...

Yahoo Sports - 13h

HELOC rates continue to fall: Here's how much cheaper it is than the alternatives

HELOC interest rates dropped again this week, emphasizing the cost-effectiveness of this product over alternatives.

CBS News - 5d

Trump’s Attacks Give Zelensky a Popularity Boost in Ukraine

The Ukrainian leader’s approval rating is rising, and critics have backed off after he was humiliated and criticized by President Trump, who has also demanded new elections in Ukraine.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

9 Insights Good Leaders Know About Time

The best leaders know how to manage their time and their calendars by stepping back and seeing the bigger picture.

Inc. - 3d

Michelle Obama and her brother to launch a weekly podcast

Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, will host a new weekly podcast series starting this month featuring a special guest pulled from the world of entertainment, sports, health and business.

NBC News - Mar. 11

What are today's CD interest rates?

When you open a CD, you'll lock in today's rates for the entire term. Here's how much you can earn.

CBS News - 2h

Japan revises fourth-quarter GDP lower, complicating BOJ's interest rate outlook

Japan's economic growth slowed to 2.2% on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter as the country grapples with tepid domestic demand.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Second Serve: Your new weekly tennis briefing

A new teenage superstar emerges, Britain has a top-10 star again and Miami Open talking points - this is the first edition of our weekly tennis snapshot.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Bruins Pull Jeremy Swayman Against Linus Ullmark & Senators

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman was pulled during the Original Six club's March 13 contest against old friend Linus Ullmark and the Ottawa Senators after the first period. This is the third ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Fed likely to pause rate cuts with clouds gathering over the economy

The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates this week despite growing concern about the state of the U.S. economy and the impact of President Trump’s trade agenda. Markets are expecting ...

The Hill - 1d

More older women becoming first-time moms amid U.S. fertility rate declines

As U.S. fertility rates continue to slide, a growing number of women older than 40 are having children, and a record low number of teenagers are giving birth.

NBC News - 22h

Spinning Back Clique LIVE: Roman Dolidze's big win, Nate Diaz eyes UFC return, UFC London preview, more

Check out this week's "Spinning Back Clique," MMA Junkie's weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week's panel of Brian "Goze" Garcia, Mike Bohn ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Biased laws and poverty driving huge rise in female prisoners – report

First such study finds laws on abortion, debt and dress help increase rate of women being jailed twice as fast as for men. Poverty, abuse and discriminatory laws are driving a huge rise in the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

What are today's savings interest rates?

You can open a high-yield savings account today and start earning more on the money you save.

CBS News - 1d

Highly-rated defensive target breaks silence on Real Madrid’s interest – ‘Source of pride’

The centre-back department has given Real Madrid enough worries this season and it is clear that something must change in the summer.While the return of Eder Militao will add depth, Los Blancos ...

Yahoo Sports - 9h

3 tips for getting the best HELOC rate this March

HELOC interest rates are on a steep decline. Here are three ways to get a great rate right now.

CBS News - 6d

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes and Fed unlikely to change interest rate: Morning Rundown

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes. Fed's anticipated interest rate decision amid market turmoil. Do judges have too much power? SEC dominates March Madness.

NBC News - 4h

Raskin Gets 9, Barron With 6 | Rangers Players Rated In Their Fantastic Win Against Celtic

After an arduous midweek win against Fenerbahce in the Europa League Round of 16, Rangers clashed heads with Old Firm rivals Celtic this afternoon at Celtic Park. Despite little time to recover ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Jarrod Bowen Gets 9/10 | West Ham United Players Rated After 1-1 Draw Against Everton

West Ham United’s trip to Goodison Park on March 15, 2025, ended in a 1-1 stalemate against Everton in the Premier League, leaving fans with mixed feelings. A lacklustre first half gave way to a ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Private moon lander falls silent after two-week lunar mission

The Blue Ghost moon lander from Firefly Aerospace — the first private lunar lander to pull off a fully successful mission — has gone quiet after two weeks.

NBC News - 1d

Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints

Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall Street

Financial Times - Mar. 7

Stocks continue to rebound, but Tesla shares head in reverse

Investors await Federal Reserve interest-rate decision this week, while bracing for another round of U.S. tariffs.

CBS News - 1d

Share of UK lending to first-time buyers reaches record high

Trend driven by rents rising faster than house prices as landlords leave the market

Financial Times - Mar. 11

These 13 growth stocks are expected to roar back from their declines so far this year

These companies are expected by analysts to increase revenue by at least double the rate of the S&P 500. Their stocks are expected to rise at least 29% over the next 12 months.

MarketWatch - Mar. 10

The future is bright for Merritt Speedway, the newest NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series track

Merritt Speedway has been a staple of dirt-track racing in the state of Michigan for nearly 40 years. Founded by Gene and Maryann Kregear and opened for the first time in 1968, the track has played ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10

Why NASA Is Trying to Go Back to the Moon

President Trump set the U.S. on a path to sending astronauts back to the lunar surface during his first term. Lately he has expressed more interest in Mars.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Weekly mortgage demand pulls back, as interest rates rise for the first time in 9 weeks

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