by | Mar 27, 2026 | Consumer, Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
The commencement of the war with Iran caused further damage to consumer sentiment in March, according to the latest Survey of Consumers from the University of Michigan. The Index of Consumer Sentiment clocked in at 53.3 in March, down 5.8% from 56.6 in February and...
by | Mar 26, 2026 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
While many across the industry were predicting interest rate cuts and a transition to a more balanced economy in 2026, the year so far has been shaping up a bit differently. Inflation remains elevated, mortgage rates are facing difficulty due to rising geopolitical...
by | Mar 25, 2026 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
With mortgage rates rising due to higher oil prices from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, mortgage applications saw another fall this week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey found that the...
by | Mar 13, 2026 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Consumer sentiment toward the economy, a vital metric for gauging whether consumers are feeling comfortable enough to make major purchases, showed positive signs at the outset of 2026. However, per the latest findings from the University of Michigan’s Survey of...
by | Mar 13, 2026 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Despite some reports showing lower trends in inflation, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure continues to remain elevated ahead of possible complications from geopolitical tension, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis....
by | Mar 11, 2026 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Inflation appeared to once again be on the right track for the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). However, economists are feeling uncertain about whether the trend will continue as the economy faces...