What a surprise spike in the unemployment rate means for interest rates and the economy

What a surprise spike in the unemployment rate means for interest rates and the economy The rate of unemployment in Australia ...

Inflation just rose again. Here's how that could impact mortgage interest rates.

A rising inflation rate could complicate the mortgage interest rate climate. OsakaWayne Studios/ . Inflation is on the rise again. That was the major economic takeaway ...

Which impacts mortgage interest rates more: the Fed or the 10-year Treasury yield? Experts weigh in

The experts we spoke with agree that Treasury yields have the greatest impact on mortgage rates because of the duration. The ...

Lower-Than-Expected Inflation Keeps Fed On Track For October Rate Cut

It would have taken a surprising surge of inflation in September to deter the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates in October—and that didn't happen.

Understanding Currency Appreciation: Definition, Impact, and Examples

Learn about currency appreciation, its causes, how it affects economies and forex trading, with examples including the ...

Fed Rate Cuts Might Not Lead to Lower Mortgage Rates. What That Means for Investors.

Should short-term rates decline over time, builders’ financing costs would ease, creating the conditions for a cyclical rebound within housing. The timing, however, is tricky. A near-term rally is ...

The Fed raises alarm over 'deterioration' in the US housing market — here's what that means for buyers (and why rate cuts may not be a silver bullet)

First-time buyers may feel the squeeze the most. A recent Fed board speech by Governor Adriana D. Kugler (6) highlighted that ...