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Will falling mortgage rates give boost to Florida's housing market?
2+ min ago (979+ words) Mortgage rates on Feb. 26 fell below 6% for the first time since September 2022 and Realtors say it could give Florida's languishing housing market a welcome jumpstart. When mortgage rates fall, it increases what buyers can afford in terms of their monthly…...
Mortgage rates below 6 precent; what it means for Florida's housing market
2+ min ago (979+ words) Mortgage rates on Feb. 26 fell below 6% for the first time since September 2022 and Realtors say it could give Florida's languishing housing market a welcome jumpstart. When mortgage rates fall, it increases what buyers can afford in terms of their monthly…...
U.S. manufacturing grows steadily in February, input prices surge
25+ min ago (497+ words) Washington " U.S. manufacturing activity expanded steadily in February, but a measure of prices paid by factories for inputs rose to the highest level in nearly 3" years, highlighting upside risks to inflation amid import tariffs even before a U.S.-led attack on Iran…...
GBP: Politics drag but macro supports – OCBC
34+ min ago (401+ words) "Political risks remain a drag on the GBP. Labour's defeat in last week's Gorton by-election increases the likelihood of a leadership challenge after the May local elections." "Still, it is unclear whether lingering political uncertainty warrants a higher fiscal risk…...
Bank of Japan deputy governor says rate hikes likely to continue
38+ min ago (495+ words) TOKYO/WAKAYAMA: Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said the central bank is expected to keep raising interest rates but gave no hints on the timing of the next hike, as the Middle East conflict heightened uncertainty over the…...
ECB’s Kocher: Should be prepared to move rates quickly
50+ min ago (417+ words) Governor of the "sterreichische Nationalbank and member of the European Central Bank (ECB), Martin Kocher, said that the ECB should be prepared to move interest rates quickly in either direction in a Wall Street Journal interview on Monday. Should be…...
The Fed is finally talking about AI – Here's why it matters for the US Dollar
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (1167+ words) By late 2025, it started to pop up in Federal Reserve speeches, almost tentatively. Now, in early 2026, it has moved firmly into the policy debate. The transition has been subtle, but it is hard to ignore. What began as cautious curiosity…...
Ringgit gained 4.31% to RM3.89 as of March 1, 2026, says Amir Hamzah
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (247+ words) KUALA LUMPUR:The value of the ringgit had increased by 4.31 per cent to RM3.89 against the US dollar as of March 1, 2026, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He said the strengthening of the ringgit reflected strong domestic fundamentals…...
U.S.-Iran Tensions Push National Gas Prices Closer To $3
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (167+ words) With tensions brewing overseas, it looks like our wallets might feel the pinch at the gas station. Here's what's happening with those rising prices. Continue reading" Fuel Costs Climbing As Geopolitical Events Shake The Market UNDATED (WJON News) -- The national…...
Is the US in a recession? What the war in Iran means for US economy
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (297+ words) President Donald Trump gave the military its "final go order" on Feb. 27 to launch a US war on Iran, an attack that has sent gas prices higher in a crude oil price shock that could tip the global economy into…...