Mortgage rates rise amid signs of ‘waning demand’ for homes
admin The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.55% as of Aug. 25, according to data released Thursday…
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U.S. stocks climb as strong economic data lifts sentiment ahead of Powell speech
U.S. stocks traded higher on Thursday with the main benchmarks headed for back-to-back gains as…
Read MoreGDP shrank at 0.6% annual pace in second quarter, but it wasn’t all bad news
The numbers: The economy contracted at an annual 0.6% pace in the second quarter, updated…
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Alibaba among China stocks gaining after report details possible resolution to U.S.-China audit issue U.S.-listed…
Read MoreJobless claims fall to one-month low of 243,000 with no sign of surging layoffs
The numbers: The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell to…
Read MoreGerman Business Sentiment Posts Small Decline in August
By Maria Martinez Business confidence in Germany worsened slightly in August as companies turned more…
Read MoreWhat are Pell grants? Biden to cancel $20K in student loans for Pell recipients
President Joe Biden is set to announce a plan that would forgive student loan debt…
Read MoreU.S. pending home sales slip again in July as market cools, but mortgage rates show signs of stabilizing
The numbers: U.S. pending-home sales fell in July by 1% , according to the monthly…
Read MoreDurable-goods orders flat, but businesses invest more in good sign for economy
The numbers: Orders at U.S. factories for long-lasting goods fell flat in July because of…
Read MoreIRS reviewing facility security measures amid extremist threats to employees
WASHINGTON — Responding to an increasing number of threats borne of conspiracy theories that agents…
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