Trump pushes for lower rates and ban on investor home purchases in bid to make homes more affordable
President Donald Trump ‘s plans for bringing homeownership within reach of more Americans involve pushing for lower interest…
AP Source: Fed Chair Powell to attend Supreme Court argument on Cook case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will attend the Supreme Court’s oral argument Wednesday in a…
Wall Street ticks to records after shaking off worries about Trump’s feud with the Fed
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street ticked to more records Monday after bouncing back from losses taken because…
Slightly more Americans file for jobless benefits in the last week of 2025, but layoffs remain low
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. filings for jobless benefits rose in the last week of 2025 but remain historically…
Wall Street’s strong start to the year slows
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s strong start to the year slowed on Wednesday. The S&P 500 slipped…
The economy of 2025 in five charts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy in 2025 was filled with contradictions, as growth was healthy while hiring slowed,…
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to the lowest level of the year at 6.15%
WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell to its lowest level of 2025…
Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down modestly this week, remaining in…
US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically…
US stocks gain ground as AI stars climb again
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks gained ground on Wall Street Friday for a second straight day, wiping away…