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Pending home sales drop sharply in December as mortgage rates surge back over 7%
Pending home sales in the U.S. fell in December as mortgage rates climbed again.CNBC - 3h -
How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump’s Tariffs Scramble Fed’s Interest Rate Calculus
Economists predict that the Trump administration’s trade policies could push up prices for consumers, making it harder for Fed officials to cut rates.The New York Times - 1d -
Mortgage rates are stuck at 7% as Fed holds steady on interest rates
Bad news for home buyers: Mortgage rates are largely stuck at 7% for the time being.MarketWatch - 23h -
Fed pauses interest rate cuts—here’s when borrowing costs might drop in 2025
The Fed is holding off on more rate cuts for now, amid concerns that inflation isn’t slowing quickly enough.CNBC - 1d -
Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?
The Fed's rate pause is likely to impact borrowing costs — but will it make mortgage loans more affordable?CBS News - 1d -
How does the mortgage interest tax deduction work? Experts explain
The mortgage interest deduction can save homeowners money on taxes — but it's not for everyone, experts say.CBS News - 1d -
Mortgage demand drops further, even as interest rates settle
Mortgage rates didn’t move last week, but demand for new home loans continued to weaken.NBC News - 1d -
Mortgage demand drops further, even as interest rates settle
Mortgage rates didn't move last week, but demand for new home loans continued to weaken.CNBC - 1d -
How low will UK interest rates go?
There is more room for the Bank of England to loosen monetary policy than the market expectsFinancial Times - 3d -
Will the Fed respond to Trump’s call on interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump Tells Davos Crowd He Will Demand Lower Interest Rates, Oil Prices
Via video address, the new U.S. president lets the world know he’s not thinking about small-scale changes.Inc. - 6d -
Trump promised to lower housing costs. Mortgage rates stand in the way.
The 30-year mortgage rate fell for the first time in six weeks, but remains elevated.MarketWatch - 6d -
Trump tells Davos he’ll demand that interest rates drop. It’s a fresh jab at the Fed.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered remarks Thursday in a video appearance at the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland.MarketWatch - 6d -
President Donald Trump says he'll 'demand that interest rates drop immediately'
The comments represented an initial strike at Fed officials, with whom Trump had a highly contentious relationship during his first term in office.CNBC - 6d -
2-year Treasury yield ends lower after Trump’s ‘demand’ for lower interest rates
The 2-year Treasury note rallied modestly on Thursday, sending its yield lower for the first time in four sessions, after President Donald Trump displayed a willingness to pressure Federal Reserve ...MarketWatch - Jan. 23 -
Trump says he will 'demand' lower interest rates
Trump made a virtual address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
Mortgage rates aren't likely to fall any time soon — here’s why
Mortgage rates have more than doubled from recent lows in 2021. They're not poised to fall much any time soon, economists said.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
When will HELOC interest rates drop again?
HELOC interest rates recently fell to an 18-month low. Here's when they could decline again.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Mortgages, credit cards, auto loans: Expert predictions for interest rates in 2025
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates further in 2025, paving the way for slightly lower borrowing costs for consumers.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Will mortgage rates fall below 6% in 2025? What experts say
Rates could fall that low, but certain conditions must play out for that to happen this year, experts say.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
What's the CD interest rate forecast for 2025?
Planning to open a CD account? It may help to know where experts say CD rates could head this year.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
This is what it could take for the Fed to hike interest rates
Some economists are now contemplating what was previously unthinkable — and they are focused on the personal-consumption expenditures price indexMarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Mortgage rates were expected to fall, but they’re surging. There’s a reason for that.
Rates were supposed to go down — but a strong U.S. economy is getting in the way.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act
Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
HELOC interest rates drop to 18-month low: Should you open one now?
HELOC interest rates dropped again this week. Here are three reasons why you should open the line of credit now.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs to 6.93%, the Highest Since July
Borrowing costs have been rising for months, tracking yields on government bonds. The move threatens to push more buyers and sellers to the sidelines.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
What's a good CD interest rate in 2025?
CD rates have dropped, but they're still relatively high as 2025 begins. Here's what's considered a good rate now.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
What factors drive mortgage loan interest rates?
The Fed rate decisions aren't the only factor that plays a role in where mortgage rates head next.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Mortgage rates hit highest level since July, crushing application demand
Total mortgage application volume dropped 3.7% compared with the previous week.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Here's where mortgage rates could be headed in 2025
Mortgage rates in 2025 are expected to remain above 6%, according to multiple industry forecasts.The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Trump: ‘Interest rates are far too high’
President-elect Trump on Tuesday declared interest rates are too high even as he decried still-elevated inflation, setting up renewed tensions with the central bank chair who resisted pressure cut ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
HELOC interest rate pros and cons to know for 2025
A HELOC interest rate comes with some significant pros and cons in today's evolving economic climate.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
7 ways to get a lower mortgage rate in 2025
Lowering your interest rate can save you money over the life of the loan. Here are seven ways to make it happen.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Where are mortgage, CD and credit card rates heading in 2025?
The Fed has been pushing down borrowing cuts since September, yet mortgage rates remain close to 7%. Here's what to expect in 2025.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024
A sharp rise in mortgage interest rates took its toll on mortgage demand, hitting just as the housing market entered its typically slowest stretch of the year.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024
Rising mortgage interest rates collided with the slowest month of the year for sales.CNBC - Jan. 2