Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

• The 3 most expensive ZIP codes in every U.S. state—see how yours compares

  Homes in the wealthiest ZIP codes in the U.S. will cost you a median of $1.55 million.
  
  CNBC - 7h

• Annual inflation rate accelerates to 2.7% in November, as expected

  The consumer price index was expected to rise 0.3% in November and 2.7% from a year ago.
  
  CNBC - 10h

• This nugget of good news in hottish CPI inflation report may cement Fed interest-rate cut

  Inflation has risen since the summer and raised anxiety at the Federal Reserve, but a welcome slowdown in housing costs could be just what the doctor ordered.
  
  MarketWatch - 6h

• How fast will the ECB lower interest rates?

  Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
  
  Financial Times - 3d
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  US students' math performance slips compared to other countries

  U.S. students are seeing their performance on math slip compared to other countries, with scores dropping dramatically since the pandemic. Fourth graders' math scores are 18 points behind those ...
  
  The Hill - Dec. 4
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  Interest rates forecast to be higher for longer due to Budget

  Measures in the Budget will boost growth in the short-term, but interest rates will fall more slowly, it says.
  
  BBC News - Dec. 4

• What drives home equity loan interest rates?

  Wonder what impacts home equity borrowing rates? Here are the factors borrowers should be aware of.
  
  CBS News - Dec. 3

• What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for December 2024?

  If you're planning to buy or refinance a home this month, here's what mortgage rates could look like.
  
  CBS News - Dec. 3

• Will credit card interest rates fall this December?

  Credit card rates are sitting at a record high right now, but will they drop lower this month? Here's what to know.
  
  CBS News - Dec. 2

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