Interest Rates – Page 202

U.S. Mortgage Rates Soar Past 7%

The average rate on 30-year mortgages — the most popular kind among Americans — rose to the highest level since 2002, tracking the Federal Reserve’s aggressive campaign of rate increases.

By Tara Siegel Bernard

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US Economy Grew at 2.6% Annual Rate in Q3, GDP Report Shows

Gross domestic product increased 0.6 percent after two quarters of decline, but key components continue to show an economic slowdown.

By Ben Casselman

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European Central Bank Is Set to Raise Interest Rates Again

Policymakers on Thursday are expected to approve a hefty rate increase to corral prices that have risen “far too high.”

By Eshe Nelson

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A Rising Dollar Is Hurting Other Currencies. Central Banks are Stepping In.

The Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes are unsettling global markets and prompting other central banks to prop up their domestic currencies.

By Joe Rennison and Jeanna Smialek