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White House advisor clashes with Fed on mortgage rates, housing market
The Fed's decision to hold interest rates has drawn loud criticism from members of the Trump administration — but the extent ...
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Mortgage rates today edge higher as housing market leans on starter homes
Starter homes, while modest, remain attainable for first-time buyers without equity from previous home sales. However, rising ...
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eases again, offering modest relief
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage eased to where it was three weeks ago, modest relief for prospective homebuyers ...
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid Trump pressure. 2 governors dissent.
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged at 4.25% to 4.5% and offered no clues on whether it will resume its rate cuts in September.
Will mortgage rates rise or fall this August? Here's what lending experts predict
According to St. Germain, the Fed is likely to prioritize its dual mandate of keeping inflation in check, even with the ...
Fed expected to keep rates unchanged as it sifts through mixed economic data
The U.S. central bank, to President Donald Trump's chagrin, will likely leave interest rates unchanged at a policy meeting ...
Federal Reserve defies Donald Trump on interest rates
The Federal Reserve kept US interest rates on hold for the fifth meeting in a row yesterday, defying an aggressive campaign from President Donald Trump to slash borrowing costs. Fed chair Jay Powell ...