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US Mortgage Rates Drop to 6. 35 Percent as Buyer Demand Surges
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (1406+ words) Mortgage rates in the United States decreased for the third consecutive week on April 22, 2026, prompting a 10 percent rise in home purchase applications. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6. 35 percent from 6. 42 percent as financial markets reacted to lower oil prices…...
White House Advisor Endorses Jerome Powell Remaining at Federal Reserve
9+ hour, 20+ min ago (196+ words) White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett announced his support on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to continue leading the central bank on a temporary basis. The proposal addresses potential leadership gaps if the U. S. Senate does…...
US Mortgage Rates Drop as 30-Year Fixed Average Hits 6. 02 Percent
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (272+ words) National mortgage rates in the United States trended lower on Sunday, April 19, 2026, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage reaching 6. 02 percent. This figure represents a 13-basis-point decrease compared to the previous weekend, according to data from the Zillow lender marketplace. Current…...
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates High Amid Slowing Inflation Data
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (331+ words) The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at a 23-year high on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, while signaling that only one rate cut is expected before the end of the year. The decision came as central bankers analyzed a new report showing a…...
7-Eleven Plans to Close 645 North American Stores in 2026
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (311+ words) 7-Eleven parent company Seven & i Holdings announced plans on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to shutter 645 convenience stores across North America during the current fiscal year. The move comes as the retail giant faces declining customer traffic and rising operational costs in the…...
US Mortgage Applications Rise as Interest Rates Hit One Month Low
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (311+ words) Total mortgage application volume in the United States increased by 1. 8% during the week ending April 10, 2026, as interest rates retreated to their lowest levels in a month. Data released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) shows that falling yields offset…...
US Mortgage Rates Fall as Market Volatility Eases on April 13
1+ week, 1+ day ago (366+ words) U. S. mortgage interest rates showed a significant decline on Monday, April 13, 2026, as a rally in the bond market provided relief after weeks of intense market turbulence. The average rate for a standard 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6. 30%, marking a notable shift…...
US Budget Deficit Reaches $164 Billion in March 2026
1+ week, 4+ day ago (197+ words) The United States federal budget deficit reached $164 billion in March 2026, equivalent to approximately Rp 2, 802 trillion. This figure represents a 2% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, as reported by The Guardian. This rise in the deficit was…...
US Inflation Soars in March Amid Conflict, Highest in Two Years
1+ week, 4+ day ago (516+ words) US inflation experienced a significant surge in March, driven primarily by escalating energy costs amid ongoing global conflicts. New data released on Friday indicated that prices increased by 0. 9% compared to the previous month and registered a 3. 3% rise over the year,…...