Ongoing strength in the U.S. economy drove mortgage rates up over 7% for the first time in eight months, casting doubt over a recovery in the housing sector. The 30-year mortgage rate inched up to ...

North Carolina Home Insurance Premium Base Rates Increasing About 15% by Mid-2026 RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) — Base rates for North Carolina homeowners' insurance premiums will increase on average by ...

While employment numbers have remained stable in recent months, signs of a weakening job market – like declining hiring rates or increased layoffs – can affect consumer confidence. A less ...

The Consumer Price Index measures changes in the ... To find the inflation rate, divide the difference by the initial value (the value recorded for the past date) to obtain a decimal figure.

Mortgage rates rose above 7% for the first time since mid-2024, an early setback for a housing market that is coming off two consecutive years of poor sales. The average rate on the standard 30 ...

The Federal Reserve is poised to hold its benchmark interest rate steady later this month, but at least one central bank official ... despite some "bumpy months" at the end of 2024. Indeed, ...

That’s injected nervousness into the U.S. stock market and knocked indexes off their records. The bond market’s moves might seem strange given that the Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates three ...

agreed that the combination of weaker-than-expected inflation and economic growth 'means an interest rate cut in February is now a sure bet'. He noted the improved performance of consumer-facing ...

On the opposite end, internet-specific Starlink satellites use Ku and Ka-band frequencies which prioritize high-speed data rates, but are more susceptible to weather interference. Starlink's new ...

which influences mortgage rates, ratcheted higher over the past several weeks on signs of stubborn inflation, but tumbled Wednesday after the latest Consumer Price Index showed progress is back on ...