by | Dec 18, 2025 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
The Federal Reserve has maintained that a 2% annual inflation rate is its goal. After months of inflation moving back up due to factors such as tariffs, reversing what looked like a slow but steady descent to 2%, the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the...
by | Dec 18, 2025 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said Monday that he expects a rapid decline in housing-related inflation despite higher costs for other items. He also suggested interest rate cuts may be warranted even as overall inflation remains above the Fed’s 2%...
by Beth McGuire | Dec 17, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
With the last FOMC meeting and interest rate cuts of the year in the rear-view mirror, combined with typical holiday time slowdowns, economists were not surprised to see a decrease in mortgage applications this week. According to the latest Mortgage Bankers...
by | Dec 17, 2025 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller argued at a Yale University CEO Summit today that the central bank should press forward with rate cuts even as job growth stalls near zero. He also offered a sobering observation about the housing market: lower rates may...
by Beth McGuire | Dec 11, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
As we head into 2026, mortgage rates are expected to remain in line with today’s rates, which, while not the sharp decline some buyers may have been hoping for, are enough to see modest home price growth in the new year, economists predict. The latest Primary...