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It now looks like inflation is falling faster than expected. This gives the Fed leeway to be more aggressive with rate cuts. A new Fed chair is likely to want to move rates lower, faster. For months, ...

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There were some encouraging economic developments this week that millions of Americans likely warmly welcomed. The unemployment rate in January, for example, declined to 4.3% as employers added more ...

Barring a rapid deterioration in the labor market or a significant cooling of inflation, the Federal Reserve appears poised for an extended hold. By Colby Smith Colby Smith covers the Federal Reserve.

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Economic forecasting has never been easy, and it becomes even more challenging in the face of unprecedented events like COVID-19 lockdowns and extraordinary levels of fiscal and monetary intervention.

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose back above the 6% threshold this week — but more homebuyers are getting into the market. The U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.11% during the ...

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Bonds dictate mortgage rates and bonds experienced a bit of volatility this morning in response to the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs. The initial impact was negative for rates with Treasury yields ...