United States Economy – Page 351

Falling Mortgage Rates Bring Some Home Buyers Back to Market

Buyers are returning after being sidelined by a jump in borrowing costs, but experts say that the uncertain state of the economy is what will drive the market’s next moves.

By Gregory Schmidt

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U.S. Survey Shows an Uptick in Job Openings, and Not in Layoffs

The Labor Department found a rise in the number of posted jobs per worker in December, despite the Fed’s efforts to cool the labor market.

By Lydia DePillis

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Biden and McCarthy Are Set to Discuss Debt Limit as Both Sides Trade Barbs

The hours leading up to the meeting have highlighted the differences between the White House and the Republicans who now control the House.

By Jim Tankersley and Catie Edmondson

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Stock Market’s Newfound Optimism Faces Test as Fed Meets

Recent stock gains have been driven by hope that a rate-raising cycle is close to ending. If investors decide they were wrong about this, a drop could follow.

By Joe Rennison