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Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET Mortgage rates aren't budging, and neither is the housing market, as investors continue to weigh the unknowns of President Trump's economic policies. According to Bankrate, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage crawled past 7% last week, up from around 6.75% a month ago. However, despite an increase in housing inventory, pending home sales plummeted by 6.3% last month, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET There's a growing consensus among housing market experts that average mortgage rates will stay above 6.5% this year. Uncertainty over the impact of President Trump’s economic policies continues to cause daily volatility in the mortgage market. On Tuesday, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage was 7.02%, according to Bankrate, compared to around 6.75% at the start of May. The increase followed a surge in Treasury yields
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Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET Recently, I’ve been outlining how average mortgage rates are likely to remain above 6.5% for a while. Uncertainty over the impact of President Trump’s economic policies has been causing daily volatility in the mortgage market. Last week, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage climbed as high as 7.08%, according to data from Mortgage News Daily. Rates started the month around 6.75%. The big jump was due to rising Treasury
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Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET The housing market has remained relatively unchanged this year. According to Bankrate data, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is around 6.9%. Rates are expected to remain in the current range, between 6.5% and 7%, for a while. Since late January, the mortgage market has followed a somewhat parallel path to the White House's erratic policies, shifting between volatility and recovery and then back to volatility. For
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Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET Mortgage rates are being influenced by headlines about ongoing trade negotiations, the path of inflation and shifting expectations for the timing of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Between Monday and Friday, the average rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage jumped from 6.85% to 6.89%, according to Bankrate data. The April Consumer Price Index report shows price growth at 2.3%, the slowest annual pace in years, an
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Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET This week, mortgage rates are being influenced by headlines about ongoing trade negotiations and the bond market’s reaction to today's inflation report. The April Consumer Price Index report shows price growth at 2.3%, the slowest annual pace in years, and down slightly from the previous month. Though the report was mild, economists don't expect price growth to continue in this direction. Forecasts show prices will soon acceler
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The app icons for Revolut and Monzo displayed on a smartphone. Betty Laura Zapata | Bloomberg via Getty Images Financial technology firms were initially the biggest losers of interest rate hikes by global central banks in 2022, which led to tumbling valuations. With time though, this change in the interest rate environment steadily boosted profits for fintechs. This is because higher rates boost what's called net interest income — or the difference between the rates charged for loans and the in
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The app icons for Revolut and Monzo displayed on a smartphone. Betty Laura Zapata | Bloomberg via Getty Images Financial technology firms were initially the biggest losers of interest rate hikes by global central banks in 2022, which led to tumbling valuations. With time though, this change in the interest rate environment steadily boosted profits for fintechs. This is because higher rates boost what's called net interest income — or the difference between the rates charged for loans and the in
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Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET This week, mortgage rates are mainly driven by headlines about ongoing trade negotiations and the bond market’s reaction to tomorrow’s inflation data. On Monday, the White House announced a 90-day “reset” on steep tariffs with China, assuaging market fears of immediate supply shocks and reducing the recession risk forecast. Stocks and bonds surged in the aftermath. Mortgage rates, which are pegged to the bond market, specifical
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Chances are, you know someone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or you might have it yourself. ADHD is a complex condition characterized by symptoms like a constant inability to pay attention, impulsiveness, trouble sleeping, and mood swings. According to the latest data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 7 million children in the U.S. (11.4% of all children) have been diagnosed with ADHD, along with 15.5 million U.S. adults (6% of the adult popula
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Federal Reserve decisions have a real effect on your money. A few simple steps can help you get the biggest benefit. Maria Forbes/Getty Images The Federal Reserve paused rates this week, the third time it's done so this year. That may not sound too exciting, but it's worth paying attention to because it has real consequences for your finances. The central bank's decisions affect everything from how much you pay on outstanding debt to how fast your savings grow. By making some smart moves now, y
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Federal Reserve decisions have a real effect on your money. A few simple steps can help you get the biggest benefit. Maria Forbes/Getty Images The Federal Reserve paused rates this week, the third time it's done so this year. That may not sound too exciting, but it's worth paying attention to because it has real consequences for your finances. The central bank's decisions affect everything from how much you pay on outstanding debt to how fast your savings grow. By making some smart moves now, y
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-14 00:09:54
Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for its third consecutive meeting on Wednesday, so don't expect lower interest rates on your credit cards anytime soon. But amid the looming impact of tariffs and an uncertain economy, your card's APR could go up. The Fed left interest rates at a target range of 4.25% to 4.5% in response to a growing uncertainty in its economic outlook. Both inflation and unemployment are at a higher risk of increasing, depending on
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Don't miss out on this chance to maximize your earnings. Maria Forbes/Getty Images As expected, the Federal Reserve paused rates for the third time this year at this week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting. This move has real consequences for your money. The Fed's actions affect everything from mortgage rates to savings account APYs, and knowing how to take advantage of them can help you maximize your earnings -- and minimize your losses. Here's what you can do now to get the biggest ben
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Rates remain elevated, but don't wait too long to snag a good one. Skyhobo/Getty Images Key takeaways The Federal Reserve paused rates at its May meeting. Banks tend to follow the Fed's lead when setting their deposit account rates. Today's best CDs and savings accounts earn up to 5% APY. To no one's great surprise, the Federal Reserve paused interest rates again today, keeping them at a target range of 4.25% to 4.5%. It's the third time the Fed has paused rates this year. In its postmeeting
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-14 12:51:00
The Fed's interest rate adjustments matter for the housing market, just not in the way you think. Saifulasmee Chede/Getty Images/CNET The Federal Reserve voted to extend a pause on interest rate cuts for a third consecutive time this year. As markets face lingering inflation, heightened recession risks and overall uncertainty, holding rates steady gives the central bank time to assess the impact of President Donald Trump's erratic tariff campaign, immigration policies and federal cutbacks. Int
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Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET The Federal Reserve may be standing its ground on interest rates, but the outlook for mortgage rates is still on shaky footing. Since early spring, average 30-year fixed rates have been moving between 6.5% and 7%, with no clear direction forward. Despite concerns over a potential recession and pressure from the White House to reduce interest rates, the central bank voted to leave its benchmark federal funds rate unchanged on M
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The central bank kept its benchmark interest rate at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%. Wong Yu Liang/Getty Images As expected, interest rates didn't budge today. You can blame tariffs. At the conclusion of its May 6-7 meeting today, the Fed voted to hold rates steady for the third consecutive time. Fed Chair Jerome Powell remains steadfast in monitoring labor market conditions and inflation pressures before making any cuts. Despite pressure from the White House to lower borrowing rates, there's too m
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The central bank is widely expected to keep its benchmark interest rate at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%. Wong Yu Liang/Getty Images Interest rates aren't likely to budge today. You can blame tariffs. The Fed is expected to keep rates steady for the third consecutive time at the conclusion of its May 6-7 meeting. Fed Chair Jerome Powell remains steadfast in monitoring labor market conditions and inflation pressures before making any cuts. Despite pressure from the White House to lower borrowing ra
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The Fed's interest rate adjustments matter for the housing market, just not in the way you think. Saifulasmee Chede/Getty Images/CNET The Federal Reserve is almost certain to hold interest rates steady at the conclusion of its meeting today, despite President Trump's demand that they be slashed immediately. If you're in the market for a home, you might be wondering what that means for mortgage rates. When the Fed adjusts its benchmark interest rate, interest rates on savings accounts and shor
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The Fed's interest rate adjustments matter for the housing market, just not in the way you think. Saifulasmee Chede/Getty Images/CNET The Federal Reserve is almost certain to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, despite President Trump's demand that they be slashed immediately. If you're in the market for a home, you might be wondering what that means for mortgage rates. When the Fed adjusts its benchmark interest rate, interest rates on savings accounts and short-term loan vehicles follo
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-17 04:20:58
The central bank is widely expected to keep its benchmark interest rate at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%. Wong Yu Liang/Getty Images Interest rates aren't likely to budge anytime soon. You can blame tariffs. At its May 6-7 meeting, the Fed is expected to leave rates steady for the third consecutive time. The US central bank meets eight times a year to assess the economy's health and set monetary policy through changes to the federal funds rate, the benchmark interest rate US banks use to lend or bo
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Actions by the central bank can have real effects on your finances. Make the most of its next rate decision by doing these things now. Maria Forbes/Getty Images With so much in the economic news these days, the Federal Reserve's actions may not be at the top of your watch list. But they have serious effects on your finances, and with the next central bank meeting on May 6 and 7, now is the time to take some key steps to get the biggest benefit from its upcoming decision on interest rates. Wher
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In a hard-to-watch video, a healthy-looking 4-year-old boy lies on a bed as doctors lift his eyelids to watch his big brown eyes erratically swirl and roll backward. His head jerks, and his little limbs weakly twitch and spasm. A small bit of foam pushes past his lips. The video, captured by neurologists in India and published today in JAMA Neurology, shows what it looks like when the measles virus is allowed to ravage a child's brain. (The video can be viewed here.) The boy was never vaccinat
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Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET Long-term housing market predictions have been clouded by economic uncertainty under the Trump administration's trade and austerity measures. Since early spring, average mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans have been swinging between 6.5% and 7%. Some days are especially volatile in the mortgage market, while others are steadier. Despite concerns over a potential recession and pressure from the White House to reduce interest
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-19 16:30:12
Getty Images/Viva Tung/CNET Financing a car, taking out a home loan and paying down credit card debt? Borrowing costs are still expensive in 2025. After the Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times last year, many of us hoped for cheaper credit. But interest rates aren't likely to budge anytime soon. At its upcoming May 6-7 meeting, the Fed is expected to leave rates steady for the third consecutive time. The US central bank meets eight times a year to assess the economy's health and set
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Maximize your earnings – and minimize your losses – by taking these steps now. Maria Forbes/Getty Images The Federal Reserve meets this week, and what it decides at this meeting has real consequences for your finances. The Fed's interest rate actions affect everything from mortgage rates to savings account APYs. Take the right steps now and you can position yourself to reap the biggest benefit. Experts expect the Fed will pause interest rates for a third time this year at its Federal Open Mark
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Getty Images/Viva Tung/CNET If you've tried to finance a car, take out a home loan or pay down credit card debt, you probably noticed that borrowing costs are still expensive. After the Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times last year, many of us hoped for cheaper credit in 2025. But interest rates aren't likely to budge anytime soon. The US central bank meets eight times a year to assess the economy's health and set monetary policy, primarily through changes to the federal funds rate
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Inflation cooled in March, but interest rates are expected to remain high. skaman306/Getty Images Inflation cooled a bit last month, but don't expect interest rates to drop, too. Prices rose by 2.3% year over year in March, according to the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures data released Wednesday. That's down from the 2.5% annualized increase in February but slightly higher than the forecasted 2.2% increase. The PCE is the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation. The numbers c
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Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET President Donald Trump's trade war and economic policies continue to ripple through the housing market, with 30-year fixed mortgage rates swinging between 6.5% and 7% in recent weeks. That's muddying the outlook and causing a pullback in homebuying demand. In just one week, the total volume of home loan applications plunged 12.7%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. "Many potential borrowers will likely stay on the s
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