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It’s a great time to buy a house — if you can stomach a 7% rate
39+ min ago (887+ words) By Rachel LermanTHE WASHINGTON POST Buying a house has gotten a lot easier – though pricier. The days of fighting multiple offers and waiving house inspections to even have a shot of buying a home are over in many parts of…...
Fed chair Warsh says price stability is key but shies away from signals about rates
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (408+ words) The Fed increased its key interest rate by a quarter-point to about 3.9% in September, its first increase in three years, and stubbornly elevated U.S. inflation will likely lead it to hike that rate again in coming months to slow spending and…...
Stocks rebound after tech sell-off and Indonesia shares sink on market downgrade warning
14+ min ago (625+ words) HONG KONG — World shares mostly advanced Friday, a day after a tech sell-off dragged Asian stocks sharply lower. Indonesia's stock market, however, plunged following a downgrade warning. Index provider MSCI warned it would downgrade Indonesia from its “emerging market” status,…...
How long can US consumers muscle through higher prices?
6+ hour, 38+ min ago (54+ words) Bend Bulletin Published 9:37 pm Thursday, October 15, 2026 By Christopher Rugaber/ AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON — High gas prices are intensifying inflation and vacuuming up more of Americans’ dollars, yet consumers are still digging deep to spend, powering the economy, at least for…...
Euro Area Inflation Rate Confirmed at 3-Year High in September
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (158+ words) The annual inflation rate in the Eurozone accelerated for a third consecutive month to 3.8% in September 2026, the highest since September 2023, compared to 3.2% in August and in line with the preliminary estimate. Prices rose faster for energy (18.9% vs 14.3%), services (3.2% vs 3%) and…...
US Consumers Are Bracing for Higher Prices, but How Much More Can They Take?
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (636+ words) A slew of economic data Thursday showed that inflation accelerated last month as more expensive oil and gas began to lift prices in other parts of the economy, including shipping and warehousing, before the increases reach most Americans....
Housing demand finds a new home in rentals, up 19.2% (September Rent Report)
23+ hour, 16+ min ago (487+ words) As elevated borrowing costs push up a buyer’s monthly payment, more shoppers are choosing to rent. Written by Kara Ng on October 15, 2026 Housing demand doesn’t disappear when buying becomes harder financially. Instead, it finds a new home in the rental…...
Home investors face a bifurcated market as rates hit 7.4%
5+ hour, 27+ min ago (847+ words) The U.S. housing market sent a sharp signal to home investors this week: the for-sale side is stalling, and the rental side is accelerating. Three new data releases, from Redfin, Zillow, and Realtor.com, paint a consistent and consequential picture for…...
Rise in French yields is manageable now, but consolidation pressure might grow, IMF says
40+ min ago (436+ words) Published on 10/16/2026 at 06:15 am EDT - Modified on 10/16/2026 at 06:19 am EDT BANGKOK, Oct 16 (Reuters) - The rise in French borrowing costs is manageable in the short term, but if it persists it will increase pressure on Paris to come up with a…...
Americans say they're broke. So why can't they stop spending so much?
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (879+ words) Will Cain breaks down the economic track record on inflation and housing prices under the Trump and Biden administrations ahead of the midterms. Some Americans are crying poverty with a $1,500 iPhone in one hand and an $8 Starbucks latte in the…...