Tag: Interest Rates
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Why the Markets Don’t Care About the Midterms
Factors like inflation, interest rates, A.I. and the war with Iran are far more important, our columnist says.
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The Fed Risks Falling Behind in its Inflation Fight
Federal Reserve officials are expected to restart rate increases in December, but the cadence of additional moves will depend on the data.
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Inflation Accelerated in October, PCE Index Shows
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index picked up in September, according to data released a day after the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady.
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A Punishing Housing Market Is Squeezing Renters
Higher mortgage rates and slowing residential construction are again giving landlords the upper hand.
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Is This Economy Trump’s Fault?
Ahead of the midterms, Natasha Sarin and Catherine Rampell unpack the state of the economy — and how much responsibility the president bears for it.
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Mortgage Rates Hover at 7.4%, Highest Since 2023
The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has steadily risen in recent weeks, compounding affordability challenges for many Americans.
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Homeownership Drifts Further Out of Reach as Mortgage Rates Rise
Mortgage rates have pushed above 7 percent and home prices remain elevated, hurting the prospects of would-be buyers.
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Trump Announces White House Inquiry Into Fed Governor Lisa Cook
President Trump said the White House would investigate unsubstantiated claims that Lisa D. Cook committed mortgage fraud and hold a hearing next month.
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U.S. Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2002
The factors pushing up yields, including the war in Iran and high government debt levels, are unlikely to dissipate soon.
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Trump Looks Isolated on Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve’s unanimous vote to raise its benchmark lending rate has rankled President Trump, who continues to demand lower borrowing costs.