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Consumer Confidence Inches Up Despite Tariff and Geopolitical Conflict
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (295+ words) Despite ongoing economic impacts surrounding the U.S. and Iran war, monthly consumer confidence as surveyed by the nonprofit Conference Board ticked up in March 2026." The survey, with results collected between March 1-24 (entirely during the Iran war), found that consumer confidence ticked…...
Consumer Sentiment Hits Lowest Level in 2026 Following Iranian Conflict
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (516+ words) Food inflation, Consumer price index or CPI. Prices of commodities and consumer goods rose due to rising inflation. Consumer goods float with air balloons. The commencement of the war with Iran caused further damage to consumer sentiment in March, according…...
Another Fed Governor Says Rates Should be Held Steady ‘For Some Time’
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (522+ words) While many across the industry were predicting interest rate cuts and a transition to a more balanced economy in 2026, the year so far has been shaping up a bit differently. Inflation remains elevated, mortgage rates are facing difficulty due to…...
Mortgage Rates Face Another Increase as Middle East Conflict Continues to Brew
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (486+ words) Gold colored house symbols on blue financial graph. Horizontal composition with selective focus and copy space. Investment concept. While conflict continues to brew in the Middle East, mortgage rates continue to rise due to the war's effect on oil prices,…...
Mortgage Activity Continues to Fall as Rates Rise Due to Middle East Conflict
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (334+ words) Mortgage form application with a house model. With mortgage rates rising due to higher oil prices from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, mortgage applications saw another fall this week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. MBA's Weekly…...
Higher Mortgage Rates Were Supposed to Cool Home Prices. How ‘Rate Lock-In Effect’ Got in the Way
2+ week, 5+ day ago (686+ words) House Model Near Percentage Sign With Keypad Lock Over Wooden Desk When the Federal Reserve began aggressively raising interest rates in 2022, many analysts expected home prices to fall. But they didn't. Instead, they soared. A new analysis from the Joint…...
Despite Rate Uptick, Buyers Responding to Current Rate Environment
2+ week, 5+ day ago (220+ words) House-shaped keys are hanging from the door knob of a new home, representing the exciting moment of acquiring property and starting a fresh chapter "Despite the modest uptick, buyers are responding to rates in this range, with existing-home sales increasing…...
Inflation Trends Lower, but Future Uncertain With Rising Geopolitical Tensions
2+ week, 6+ day ago (703+ words) Inflation Economy Politics Crisis Policy Inflation appeared to once again be on the right track for the Federal Reserve's 2% goal, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). However, economists are feeling uncertain about whether the…...
Existing-Home Sales See Spark in ‘Potential’ Pre-Spring Buying Preview
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (850+ words) Ahead of the much-awaited spring season, existing-home sales have seen a modest improvement that has been characterized as a "potential" sign of increasing demand, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors" (NAR). NAR's Existing-Home Sales Report…...
NAR’s Latest Affordability Index Update Shows Continued Signs of Cautious Optimism
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (283+ words) Saving Money - Illustration Recent months have seen reason for buyer optimism in the housing market, especially due to falling mortgage rates. The National Association of Realtors" (NAR), in its quarterly affordability report in February 2026, found moderating price growth, while the…...