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Mortgage Rates Reach Nearly One-Year High as Housing Activity Slows - ProgramBusiness | Where insurance industry clicks
7+ hour, 7+ min ago (529+ words) Mortgage rates climbed to their highest level in nearly a year this week, while recent housing data suggests higher borrowing costs continue to weigh on homebuying activity. According to the latest market data, the average rate for a 30-year fixed…...
Most U.S. Small Business Owners Report High Confidence Despite Operational Friction, Survey Finds - ProgramBusiness | Where insurance industry clicks
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (195+ words) Published on June 15, 2026 Three out of four U.S. small business owners express high confidence in their business’s future, according to new research from the Capital One Insights Center. Yet many report persistent operational challenges that limit growth, particularly around expense management…...
Mortgage Rates Rise for Fourth Consecutive Week Amid Global Uncertainty - ProgramBusiness | Where insurance industry clicks
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (632+ words) Rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty are influencing mortgage rate trends and shaping the outlook for the 2026 housing market. The US housing market entered the year with expectations of improvement following a prolonged period of slow sales. Economists anticipated lower…...
Liability Claims Surge as Non-Economic Inflation Drives Nuclear Verdicts, Swiss Re Warns - ProgramBusiness | Where insurance industry clicks
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (180+ words) Analysis from Swiss Re Institute shows that non-economic inflation now accounts for roughly 60% of U.S. liability claims growth. Unlike traditional drivers such as wage or price inflation, this increase stems from legal system dynamics. As a result, historical loss patterns no…...