The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Category: Trump, Donald J
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What to watch as the Fed meets.
Federal Reserve officials are widely expected to cut rates by a quarter point, as uncertainty about a second Trump presidency looms large.
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A Spike in Demand, and Fees, for Lobbyists With Ties to Trump
Corporations and foreign governments are offering to pay steep prices for help dealing with the unpredictable president-elect.
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Trump’s Energy Policies May Be a Mixed Bag for Oil Companies
The president-elect has promised to make it easier to build energy infrastructure and secure drilling leases. But higher production could hurt prices and profits.
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The Big Names Angling for Roles in Trump’s Cabinet
Lobbyists are trying to connect executives with the Trump transition team, and some familiar names are in the mix for top jobs.
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What Trump’s Win Means for the Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell
Donald J. Trump spent his first presidency on a collision course with America’s central bank. Will it intensify?
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Here’s What to Watch as the Fed Meets Thursday
Federal Reserve officials are widely expected to cut rates by a quarter point, as uncertainty about a second Trump presidency looms large.
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After Trump Took the Lead, Election Deniers Went Suddenly Silent
Trump supporters spent years fomenting concern about election integrity. On Tuesday, they set it all aside.
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Trump’s Newest Economic Sherpas Are Not Like His Old Ones
A little-known investment banker, a former hedge fund star and an acolyte of George Soros have the president-elect’s ear.