In economic speeches, Trump claims inflation victory nearly 20 times even as prices bite
In economic speeches, Trump claims inflation victory nearly 20 times even as prices bite Read More »
Hedging, Warehouse, BBYS, HELOC Products; Mortgage Apps Jump; Inflation Data Tame; FHA Delinquencies In our world, no one expects lender and/or vendor mergers and acquisitions to diminish in 2026, and in today’s Mortgage Matters at 2PM ET, presented by Lenders One, Garth Graham, Senior Partner at STRATMOR Group, will break down key M&A
Core inflation in Japan’s capital slows in December but stays above BOJ target
Core inflation in Japan’s capital slows in December but stays above BOJ target Read More »
Long lines at the food pantry: Inflation tests Trump’s base in Michigan
Long lines at the food pantry: Inflation tests Trump’s base in Michigan Read More »
(Image credit: Getty Images) A belated but better-than-expected read on still-spotty consumer price data was enough to support a relief rally for the stock market on Thursday. Strong earnings and guidance from a major player in the AI revolution provided a fresh bounce for a beleaguered technology sector and elevated the risk-on mood. Core inflation
Cooler Inflation Supports a Relief Rally: Stock Market Today Read More »
Mortgage rates were perfectly unchanged compared to yesterday’s levels for the average lender. This wasn’t a huge surprise considering the absence of any high stakes economic data, but tomorrow could be a different story. Rates are driven by bonds and the economy is one of the primary sources of motivation for the bond market. In
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If you’re investing for the long run — whether it’s to fund retirement, create generational wealth or simply protect your savings from the corrosive effects of inflation — one strategy stands out from the rest: owning equities and staying invested. While markets are full of noise, short-term volatility and headlines designed to spark emotion, long-term
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Key Takeaways The cost of Thanksgiving dinner became a point of dispute last week after President Donald Trump used a Walmart special as evidence that his economic policies are pushing down prices. Walmart has reduced the price of its holiday bundle, but also decreased the number of items in it, making it virtually meaningless to
Why One Cheap Turkey Dinner Doesn’t Mean Inflation Is Over Read More »
Americans’ money worries are stacking up as tariffs, inflation and a weakening jobs outlook take an increasing toll. Even stocks hitting a series of record highs lately hasn’t been enough to shake the financial jitters, with memories of the market’s spring swoon still relatively fresh. Four out of five Americans in a survey by Discover
Tariffs, Inflation, Uncertainty, Oh My: How to Feel Less Stressed About Finances Now Read More »
Australia’s central bank holds rates steady, cautious about inflation
Australia’s central bank holds rates steady, cautious about inflation Read More »