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CNN WIRE " Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: VIDEO
17+ hour, 34+ min ago (505+ words) Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee to succeed Powell, is widely expected to favor additional rate cuts this year, and he cleared a key hurdle in his confirmation process earlier Wednesday, putting him firmly on track to assume one of…...
When does it make sense to refinance your mortgage?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (656+ words) Refinancing can be an incredibly valuable financial tool, but only when the timing and the math align with your long-term goals. Homeowners often ask whether'right now'is a good time to refinance. Or should they wait until the Federal Reserve lowers…...
War drives U. S. mortgage rates higher
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (856+ words) (CNN) " The U. S. housing market was supposed to turn a corner this year, but economic uncertainty and a jump in mortgage rates fueled by the U. S. -Israeli war in Iran are complicating affordability for American homebuyers. After years of sluggish sales, economists…...
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (285+ words) Westfair Communications The Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee (FOMC) has voted to keep interest rates unchanged for the time being. The committee said on March 18 that available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job…...
Wall Street tumbles as fears grow of prolonged war with Iran
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (361+ words) New York (CNN) " Global stocks remained volatile for a second day Tuesday, moving sharply lower as concern mounted among investors that the widening conflict in the Middle East could escalate further. The Dow tumbled 1, 148 points, or 2. 35%, shortly after the market…...
September economic report: State lost 5, 700 jobs in September
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (446+ words) HARTFORD " Connecticut nonfarm industry payrolls decreased 5, 700 jobs, or0. 3%, in September 2025, to a level of 1, 714, 100, while the state's preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged at 3. 8% for the fifth month in a row. Nonfarm employment in the state is now 4, 500 (0. 3%) positions higher…...
CNN WIRE -- Fed lowers interest rates for the third time in a row: VIDEO
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (738+ words) By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) " The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates again in a continued effort to keep the labor market intact, despite objections from several key Fed officials who believe the central bank should be prioritizing…...
Union Savings Bank launches "Goal Getter" for children
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (250+ words) DANBURY " Union Savings Bank has launched a youth banking program steered toward kids ages 5-17. The program, called "Goal Getter," is designed to help children make smart money habits that last. With the rallying theme, "Make your child money smart. Make…...
CNN WIRE --Fed cuts interest rates for the second time this year: VIDEO
6+ mon, 16+ hour ago (412+ words) (VIDEO IS FROM FED CHAIRMAN POWELL'S NEWS CONFERENCE) Analysis by Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) " The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the second time this year in a continued bid to prevent unemployment from surging. Fed officials…...
NYS unemployment benefits going up Oct. 13; extra assessment on employers ending
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (294+ words) Effective Oct. 13, the maximum weekly New York state unemployment benefit is going up from the current $504 to $869. It's expected that unemployed people who are not receiving the maximum benefit also will see an increase. By now having paid off the…...