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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.

By Jeanna Smialek

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30-Year Mortgage Rate Falls to 6.35%

Further declines could encourage more activity from buyers and sellers.

By Danielle Kaye

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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.

By Jeanna Smialek

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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.

By Ann Carrns