Mortgage rates plummet, sparking a surge of refinances

Mortgage applications rose 20.4% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

MarketWatch - 21h

Weekly mortgage demand surges 20% higher, after interest rates drop to the lowest since last year

Mortgage demand rallied last week after interest rates dropped to the lowest level since December 2024.

CNBC - 19h

3 mortgage rate scenarios that could happen this March

If you're planning to buy a house soon, it helps to know what could happen with the mortgage rate environment.

CBS News - 6d

Mortgage rates stay under 7%. Should you buy a home now?

Today's mortgage rates are higher than they were a few years ago, but it could still be smart to buy a home now.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Lower mortgage rates may tempt home buyers. But these fast-rising phantom costs could sneak up on them.

Mortgage rates are down to a nearly three-month low. But if you’re thinking of buying a home, beware of these hidden costs.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Where did the home buyers go? 7% mortgage rates sap any remaining energy from the housing market

Home buyers are still struggling with affordability, the National Association of Realtors said.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Mortgage rates drop to lowest since mid-December, but demand still falls short

Applications for a mortgage to purchase a home were flat for the week and 3% higher than the same week one year ago.

CNBC - Feb. 26

Mortgage rates are falling, but it’s not helping sell more homes. Are lower house prices next?

Homebuilder stocks are in a bear market, as lower mortgage rates and continued rate discounts haven’t improved demand.

MarketWatch - 4d

Mortgage rates are falling. Here’s how much income you need now to buy a house for $250,000, $400,000 and $1 million.

Mortgage rates fell for the sixth week in a row, offering more financial relief to home buyers.

MarketWatch - 4d

Weekly mortgage demand increases 20% after interest rates drop to lowest since last year

A sharp drop in mortgage interest rates finally lit a fire under loan demand.

NBC News - 17h

Japanese 10-year bond yields surge to near 16-year highs on rate-hike expectations, global sell-off

The 30-year bond also crossed the 2.5% mark for the first time since 2008.

CNBC - 5h

Temperatures set to plummet this weekend

Yahoo News - 5d

Consumer confidence plummets in largest drop since 2021

A gauge of consumer confidence registered its largest monthly drop since 2021.

ABC News - Feb. 25

Free Severance Browser Game Lets You Refine Macrodata Like A Pro

For those who have watched the hit AppleTV+ show Severance and thought, "macrodata refinement sure looks fun," you're in luck. A new in-browser macrodata refinement "game" lets you refine ...

GameSpot - 6d

Mchose GX87 Ultra Review: A Refined but Accessible Mechanical Keyboard

The GX87 brings innovations from the custom keyboard space to a much more affordable price.

Wired - 4d

US consumer confidence plummets in February, biggest monthly decline since 2021

U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years, a business research group said Tuesday

ABC News - Feb. 25

The good times are over for the world's largest ocean carriers as pricing power plummets

The world's ocean carriers, which transport global trade on giant container ships, are under pricing pressure to start 2025.

CNBC - 6d

Refiners' trade group: Tariffs won't make US energy secure, lower consumer costs

A refiners’ trade group knocked President Trump for his 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico, both neighboring nations known for having the largest bilateral free trade agreements with the ...

The Hill - 1d

The 1980s seaside snaps that sparked a controversy

Ahead of a film about him, photographer Martin Parr tells all about his most famous pieces of work.

BBC News - Feb. 26

English councils’ spending on emergency housing surges

Near-80% jump in expenditure to £732mn reflects increasingly acute homelessness crisis, says charity

Financial Times - Feb. 25

These US cities could see surge in pests this spring

Deviations from normal weather patterns are putting several regions in the U.S. at risk for an uptick of disease-spreading pests, a pest-management group says.

ABC News - Feb. 26

DOGE Sparks Surveillance Fear Across the US Government

The US government has increased the use of monitoring tools over the past decade. But President Donald Trump’s employee purges are making workers worry about how their data could be abused.

Wired - Feb. 21

Geopolitical rupture sparks quiet market rebellion

It does not take a deep scratch beneath the surface to uncover investor nerves

Financial Times - Feb. 21

How one girl's bionic arm sparked a movement

After receiving a life-changing bionic arm through crowdfunding, 9-year-old Remi Bateman is now paying it forward, helping other children access the prosthetics they need. David Begnaud has more.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Asteroid that sparked concerns no longer poses threat: NASA

An asteroid that sparked concerns about potentially hitting Earth no longer poses a significant threat of slamming into the planet, according to NASA’s latest analysis. The asteroid, Asteroid 2024 ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Elon Musk's approach to government spending sparks debate

As head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk has taken an aggressive approach to budget cuts. Economist Oren Cass weighs in on whether this strategy is reform or reckless ...

CBS News - Feb. 25

Evacuations in the Carolinas after multiple wildfires spark

Dozens of wildfires are raging across North and South Carolina, the biggest burning near the coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.

CBS News - 2d

Data shows some California fire victims at risk of falling behind on mortgage payments

New data shows that about one in four borrowers in the area of Los Angeles' Palisades Fire are at risk of falling behind on their mortgage payments. Sarah McGregor, Bloomberg News managing editor ...

CBS News - Feb. 25

EastEnders gets ratings bump for 'flawless' live episode

The show, which saw viewers vote for two storylines for the first time, received praise from critics.

BBC News - Feb. 21

I can't accept Nunez's work-rate - Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he "can't accept" striker Darwin Nunez's work-rate in his past two games.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Liverpool's Slot 'can't accept' Nunez's work rate

Arne Slot has explained his frustrations with Darwin Núñez after he left the Uruguay international on the bench during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Manchester City.

ESPN - Feb. 26

Trump approval rating holding at 44 percent: Survey

President Trump’s approval rating is holding firm at 44 percent after his first month back in the Oval Office, according to a survey released this week. The Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 44 percent ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

What's the CD interest rate forecast for spring 2025?

With the Fed expected to hold rates steady in March, experts predict what could happen with CD stable this spring.

CBS News - Feb. 26

UK’s Leading Management Consultants 2025: the ratings

Consultancies recommended by clients and peers, rated by sectors and services

Financial Times - Feb. 27

HPV vaccine credited for declining cervical precancer rates

Fewer precancerous lesions are being found in young women undergoing cervical cancer screenings thanks to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Rates of precancerous lesions in women between ...

The Hill - 5d

Pizza shop works to reduce recidivism rates

A Philadelphia pizzeria owned and operated exclusively by formerly incarcerated people is offering a creative and delicious solution for people who have served time in prison but can't get jobs. ...

CBS News - 4d