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U.S. Mortgage Rate Jumps to Highest Level Since 2002

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage has been rising again, making it even harder for buyers to afford homes, which are in short supply.

By Gregory Schmidt

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Why Bonds Are Still Essential Investments

Stocks command most of the attention. But even after the latest U.S. debt downgrade, bonds are steady, essential investments, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

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Inflation Picks Up, but Details Under the Surface Are Encouraging

Economists looked past the first acceleration in overall inflation in more than a year and saw signs that price pressures continued to moderate in July.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Debt Downgrade, Driven by Partisanship, Is Unlikely to Deter Borrowing

Fitch’s credit-rating decision stemmed from concerns about America’s ability to govern itself, along with the nation’s growing debt load.

By Joe Rennison and Alan Rappeport