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Walmart and other big companies say tariffs are forcing them to hike prices
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (705+ words) February 20, 2026 / 11:39 AM EST / CBS News Some of the biggest U.S. companies say they are passing tariff-related costs on to consumers, with Walmart this week attributing a jump in prices for certain goods sold by the retailer to higher import duties." In…...
What are today's HELOC and home equity loan interest rates: February 20, 2026?
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (398+ words) February 20, 2026 / 11:15 AM EST / CBS News Before jumping in, however, it's important to know where rates stand right now, as of February 20, 2026. With your home serving as collateral in these exchanges, you'll want to ensure affordability before securing any funding. Below,…...
New data shows economic growth slowed at end of 2025
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (32+ words) The latest Gross Domestic Product report showed a slowdown in growth at the end of 2025. MarketWatch reporter Joy Wiltermuth has more. New data shows economic growth slowed at end of 2025...
What are today's mortgage interest rates: February 20, 2026?
4+ hour ago (216+ words) February 20, 2026 / 9:14 AM EST / CBS News While still far from the lows readily available at the start of the decade, mortgage interest rates now are considerably lower than they were one year ago. And they could become even cheaper in the…...
Pandemic home mortgage rates are locked in but those rates are becoming less common, with other homes increasing their rates
15+ hour, 59+ min ago (374+ words) February 19, 2026 / 9:15 PM EST / CBS Miami Residents who had low mortgage rates when they bought their homes say they feel locked in with those rates, now that home mortgage rates are increasing." "My rate is under 3% mortgage, and because of that,…...
$50,000 CD vs. $50,000 money market account: Which will earn more interest in 2026?
1+ day, 46+ min ago (197+ words) February 19, 2026 / 12:27 PM EST / CBS News Before jumping in, however, it helps to know how much interest each account type actually offers savers right now, in the remaining months of 2026. Below, we'll crunch the numbers. See how much interest you could…...
What are today's HELOC and home equity loan interest rates: February 19, 2026?
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (330+ words) February 19, 2026 / 9:45 AM EST / CBS News Whether you require an amount like $10,000 right now or need to borrow a larger amount like $100,000, you may have a surprisingly affordable funding source at your fingertips " your home equity. The average home equity level…...
What are today's mortgage interest rates: February 19, 2026?
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (257+ words) February 19, 2026 / 9:04 AM EST / CBS News See how low a mortgage rate you could qualify for here. The average mortgage interest rate for a 30-year loan is 5.87% as of February 19, 2026, according to Zillow. The median mortgage purchase rate on a 15-year…...
Fears about AI rock stock markets
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (37+ words) Investors are dumping some stocks in sectors that may be impacted as more artificial intelligence products emerge. Ines Ferr, a senior business reporter at Yahoo Finance, joins CBS News with more. Fears about AI rock stock markets...
What are today's HELOC and home equity loan interest rates: February 18, 2026?
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (240+ words) February 18, 2026 / 1:47 PM EST / CBS News Before getting started, however, it helps to know what the interest rates are for both products. Below, we'll detail what to know right now. See how much home equity you could borrow with a HELOC…...