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America’s secret weapon against inflation: The 30-year home mortgage
Being able to lock in a predictable payment for decades isn’t just a financial tool; it protects families from economic uncertainty.Business - MarketWatch - 1 hour ago -
Mortgage rates surge, putting a damper on home buying and refinancing
Mortgage applications fell 17% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Trump’s secret weapon may tip the election
Real-world business experience mattered in 2016 and it matters even more now.Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Benefits, interest rates and pensions - how September's inflation figure affects you
The cost of living is always important but this month's has a particular extra impact for millions of people.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
‘A disappointment to home buyers’: Mortgage rates surge to a two-month high
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.44%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Mortgage rates stay high, sapping home-buying demand
Mortgage applications fell 6.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Is a reverse mortgage or home equity loan better for seniors? Experts weigh in
Seniors have a few options for tapping into their home's equity, but certain options may be better than others.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts
September's figure comes two weeks ahead of the Budget and will be used to decide how much benefits will rise in April.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
U.S. housing market is on the ‘verge of a vicious cycle,’ which is ‘not good for America,’ Lennar Mortgage head warns
Laura Escobar, the president of Lennar Mortgage, said the lack of affordable housing options poses a threat to America’s future.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Global battle against inflation has largely been won, IMF says
The good news for the global economy is that the battle against inflation has largely been won, said Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the chief economist of the International Monetary Fund, on Tuesday.Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
A drop in mortgage rates has failed to ignite home-buying demand, but builders remain optimistic
Builder sentiment inched up in October, the National Association of Home Builders said.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
New-home sales jump to highest level since May 2023, as lower mortgage rates drew buyers in
New-home sales surged in September, as home buyers seized on lower mortgage rates.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
Pending home sales jump to six-month high as lower mortgage rates draw buyers in
U.S. pending home sales rose 7.4% in September, the National Association of Realtors said on Wednesday.Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago -
Secretive Democratic super PAC pumps $30 million into Spanish-language TV ads
A secretive Democratic super PAC has been quietly running a massive Spanish-language ad campaign in support of Vice President Kamala Harris, pumping tens of millions of dollars into trying to reach ...Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
17-year prison sentence sought for Pentagon secrets leaker
Prosecutors want Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to serve nearly 17 years in prison for leaking highly classified military documents online about the war in Ukraine, according ...Politics - The Hill - 2 hours ago -
UK inflation falls below 2% for first time since 2021 in boost to Rachel Reeves
Surprise annual drop to 1.7% in September raises chance of interest rate cuts, increasing budget leeway. UK inflation surprise opens up wriggle room for lower rates and less painful budget ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
How does the 10-year Treasury yield affect mortgage rates? Experts explain
The 10-year Treasury yield plays a significant role in your mortgage loan borrowing costs. Here's how.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Flagg vs. Davis and 30 other conference player of the year battle predictions
It's never too early to project all 31 Division I conference POY races. From Cooper Flagg to Mark Sears to Tyon Grant-Foster, these are the contenders.Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
Watkins vs. Betts and 30 other conference player of the year battle predictions
Hidalgo or Latson in the ACC? Booker vs. Morrow in the SEC? We project all 31 Division I conference POY races.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
The Hill, a nonpartisan 'powerhouse' in politics news, celebrates 30 years
Letter from the Editor: It's The Hill's 30th birthday and I couldn't be prouder of what we have become since the fall of 1994. When The Hill first started, it had a small staff that was solely ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
30 years after Vegas mom's murder, police find alleged killer
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said DNA testing helped identify Melonie White's alleged killer 30 years after her death.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Washington Post says it will not endorse candidate for first time in 30 years
Newspaper condemned for ‘chicken-shit’ decision on White House race as staffers say they are ‘deeply concerned’. For the first time in over 30 years, the Washington Post announced on Friday its ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
My husband lost his job and we can no longer pay the mortgage. We have zero savings. Will we lose our home?
“What do we tell the lender?”Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
Home insurance premiums to keep rising in ‘difficult year’
Insurers are attempting to stem persistent losses on their underwritingWorld - Financial Times - October 20 -
Harris’s plan for ‘Medicare at Home’ would revolutionize care in America
Home care and paid leave are complementary, critically needed care investments that could transform how the U.S. addresses serious health needs, disability and aging.Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
IMF says global fight against inflation is 'almost won' but warns of rising risks
The IMF projects global headline inflation to fall to 3.5% by the end of 2025.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
I’m 63, retired and getting $45,000 per year. But I only have about $200,000 in my IRA and still have a mortgage. What’s my move?
Have an issue with your financial adviser or considering a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com. We’ll have financial advisers weigh in.Business - MarketWatch - 5 hours ago -
India crumble to 46 against New Zealand for lowest Test score at home
Matt Henry takes five for 15 at the first Test in Bengaluru Rohit Sharma’s side record nation’s third lowest Test total India collapsed to their lowest Test total on home soil after Matt Henry ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Ireland’s big school secret: how a year off-curriculum changes teenage lives
The transition year led Paul Mescal and Cillian Murphy to become actors – and has had similarly seismic effects on thousands of secondary school students. Should other countries follow suit?. ‘If ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
UK inflation falls sharply to 1.7%, below Bank of England's target for first time in over three years
Economists polled by Reuters expected the headline rate to come in at 1.9% in its first dip below the Bank of England's 2% target since April 2021.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
UK inflation falls to lowest level in over 3 years, cementing expectations for another rate cut
Inflation in the U.K. has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years, a drop that has cemented market expectations that the Bank of England will lower interest rates at its next policy ...World - ABC News - October 16 -
British pound and bond yields dive as U.K. inflation hits lowest in more than three years
Traders boost rate cut bets after U.K. inflation dives below 2%Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
10-year Treasury yield closes below 4.3% after Tuesday’s initial selloff fades
Long-dated Treasury yields finished lower on Tuesday after a selloff of U.S. government debt that began during European trading hours faded by the end of the New York session.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
'Inflation is like a regressive tax,' economist says — only one group can 'easily afford' holiday spending this year
If the thought of holiday spending makes you wince, you're not alone. Only one group can easily afford this year's costs, a survey found.Business - CNBC - 59 minutes ago -
‘She did not even attend his funeral’: My friend married in secret and suddenly died. Does his widow inherit his $1 million home?
“His parents paid for the $50,000 down payment to the house when they purchased it 30 years ago.”Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Ann Patchett: The Decision I Made 30 Years Ago That I Still Regret
What was email but the chance for more friends, more love, more work?Top stories - The New York Times - October 15