The two presidential nominees are talking about their approaches for solving America’s affordability crisis. But would their plans work?
Category: Interest Rates
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Harris and Trump Have Differing Plans to Solve Housing Crisis
The two presidential nominees are talking about their approaches for solving America’s affordability crisis. But would their plans work?
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Why Interest Rate Cuts Won’t Fix a Global Housing Affordability Crisis
Central bankers are lowering borrowing costs, but that won’t be a cure-all for a widespread lack of affordable housing.
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30-Year Mortgage Rate Falls to 6.35%
Further declines could encourage more activity from buyers and sellers.
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Fed Chair Powell Signals Interest Rate Cuts in Jackson Hole Speech
Jerome H. Powell used a speech in Jackson Hole to signal that the Federal Reserve will begin to cut rates on Sept. 18, and to voice wariness about the job market.
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If Your Debt Is Ballooning, There Are Steps You Can Take
More borrowers have been falling behind on their credit card bills and are paying more for basic banking services, like A.T.M. fees.
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How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt and Deal With Rising Bank Fees
More borrowers have been falling behind on their credit card bills and are paying more for basic banking services, like A.T.M. fees.
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Why the Fed’s Jackson Hole Confab Matters for Wall St. and the Economy
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s annual conference in Wyoming gets a lot of buzz. Here’s why it matters for Wall Street and the economy.
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In Peak Election Season, the Stock Market Is Often Fickle. Be Patient.
With the political conventions behind us and a rate cut expected soon, the market has been rallying, yet our columnist says it’s safer to play a longer game.
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30-Year Mortgage Rate Dips to 6.46%; Home Sales Rise
Home buyers this week saw the lowest average rate since early 2023, and existing-home sales rebounded in July. Analysts predict more relief ahead.
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Will Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech Help Lead to a Soft Landing?
Investors are anxiously awaiting Jerome Powell’s policy speech at a symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyo. on Friday, as labor data suggests the economy is slowing.
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Powell Faces Economic Crossroads as He Prepares to Speak at Jackson Hole
Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, will deliver remarks as inflation cools and growth holds up — but as labor market weakening threatens to interrupt the soft landing.