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Mortgage demand drops to its lowest level since July, as interest rates return to summer highs
Total mortgage application volume dropped 6.7% from the previous week, hitting its lowest level since JulyBusiness - CNBC - October 23 -
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 - October 24 -
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 - October 24 -
Mortgage rates rise for the fourth week in a row. But in these states, it’s still cheaper to buy than to rent.
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.54%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
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 - October 30 -
Trump or Harris: Who would bring mortgage rates down? Three economists weigh in.
What will happen to mortgage rates and home prices in a prospective Trump or Harris administration? MarketWatch spoke to three economists to find out.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Fed’s Waller calls for rate cut caution after ‘disappointing’ data
Influential governor says US economy in ‘sweet spot’ but hotter than expected inflation not welcomeWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
Euro falls to 2-month low as investors price in interest rate cuts
Single currency has dropped more than 2% against dollar so far this monthWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
Would a Strong Job Market Stop Fed Rate Cuts? This Official Says No.
Mary C. Daly, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said that the central bank shouldn’t act “out of fear.”Business - The New York Times - October 15 -
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 -
US economic growth is strong — so why cut rates?
Only borrowers such as struggling commercial property and debt-laden zombie companies will benefitWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
ECB Cuts Interest Rates Again as Eurozone Inflation Slows
Policymakers who set interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro have lowered rates in back-to-back meetings for the first time since 2011.Business - The New York Times - October 17 -
European Central Bank, seeing no signs of recession, cuts interest rates again
The European Central Bank, which sets interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro currency, is not expecting the bloc to fall into recession as it cut borrowing costs once again after ...World - ABC News - October 17 -
ECB cuts interest rates to support flagging eurozone economy
Fall in inflation enables central bank to bring in quarter point cut to 3.25% after business and consumer slowdown. Business live – latest updates The European Central Bank has intervened to ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Yahya Sinwar: the ruthless architect of Hamas’s October 7 attack
Fugitive militant who spent decades in jail has been killed in GazaBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Trump hawks merchandise as White House race enters final stretch
Republican candidate cashes in on fame to sell pieces of his suits, branded jewellery and footwear and his imageBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Top Trump economic adviser says big Fed rate cut was justified
Kevin Hassett is contender to replace Jay Powell as US central bank chair if Republican wins electionBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
The Fed Looks Like It Made a Mistake With Its Jumbo Rate Cut
Strong economic data and a still-hot economy has made some experts wonder whether the central bank made the right call with its jumbo rate cut.Business - Inc. - October 18 -
New-home construction dips in September, as builders await rate cuts
Construction on new U.S. homes fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Friday.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Back-to-back rate cuts no indication of future ECB policy, governor says
Slovenian central bank chief Boštjan Vasle argues central bank needs flexibility to respond to signs of persistent inflationWorld - Financial Times - October 20 -
China cuts benchmark lending rates by 25 basis points
The move was expected. China's central bank governor indicated last week that the loan prime rates would be lowered.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
China cuts interest rates in battle to hit year-end growth target
Beijing steps up efforts to reboot economy amid mounting pressure to achieve goal of about 5% growthWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
Why home equity borrowers shouldn't wait for the November rate cut
If you need to access your home equity consider acting now, before a potential November rate cut. Here's why.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Small Business Owners More Confident About Borrowing After Rate Cut
Entrepreneurs and the banks that finance their expansions and upgrades are more optimistic, as refinancing and new loans get easier.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
The UK Budget in five charts: Reeves limits BoE space for rate cuts
Central bank is nevertheless still likely to ease policy this year and nextBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Fed poised to look past US election uncertainty with quarter-point rate cut
Central bank expected to stay the course despite a distorted jobs report and unclear path for economic policyBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Federal Reserve to Cut Rates Again Despite Unclear Post-Election Outlook
Two days after the election, the Federal Reserve will cut rates again.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
BoE expected to cut interest rates despite looser fiscal policy
UK central bank focused on longer-term picture of slowing inflation even as Budget predicted to increase near-term demandWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Will gold's price fall after this week's Fed rate cut?
The Fed rate cut could have a big impact on gold prices this week, but that impact may not be what you'd expect.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Why the stock market can count on another Fed rate cut in December
The trend in short-term rates leading up to the U.S. presidential election usually persists.Business - MarketWatch - 8 hours ago