Tag: Federal Reserve
Consumers, businesses face future of more expensive borrowing
From mortgages to auto loans to credit cards, borrowing is set to get even pricier.
But the Federal Reserve’s decision on Sept. 16 to hike...
Federal Reserve official says fighting inflation likely to be ‘painful’
WASHINGTON (AP) – A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that the central bank may have to cause economic pain in the form of...
Struggling U.S. homebuyers face new hurdles as mortgage rates near 7%
Home shoppers holding out for relief from rising mortgage rates may be in for a long wait.
The weekly average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate...
Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate for 1st time in 3...
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly...
Beige Book finds expanded economic activity, inflation concerns across New England
PROVIDENCE – Economic activity across New England expanded slightly in recent months, but businesses grew more concerned about inflation, energy costs, tariffs and interest...
Mortgage rates reach highest level in more than 14 months
Mortgage rates rose for the third week in a row, pushing the average long-term U.S. home loan rate to its highest level in over...
Wholesale prices moved higher last month in latest sign of stubborn...
WASHINGTON (AP) – Wholesale inflation picked up last month after cooling earlier this summer as higher oil and gas prices stemming from the Iran war...
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage climbs to highest level in...
Mortgage rates rose again this week, driving the average long-term U.S. home loan rate to its highest level in more than a year.
The benchmark...
Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with inflation...
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (AP) – Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Friday that inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may...
Mortgage rates rise back to 6.66%
Mortgage rates ticked higher this week, nudging the average long-term U.S. home loan rate closer to its recent high for the year.
The benchmark 30-year...
