Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in over a month as Iran deal framework takes shape
Mortgage rates fell this week to the lowest level in more than a month, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage...
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Government regulations add nearly $132K to cost of new home, builders say
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of...
Oil prices fluctuate as Trump’s Iran deal could fully reopen Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices fluctuated on Wednesday as investors cautiously await a forthcoming deal to end the war between the United States and Iran. The terms of...
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged as Warsh era begins
This is a developing story about the June 2026 FOMC interest rate decision and will be updated with further details. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced...
McDonald’s bringing back fried apple pie to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
McDonald’s announced Tuesday that it is bringing back its fried apple pie to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. The fried apple pies will be available at...
Kevin Warsh’s first Fed press conference looms as inflation surge makes rate cuts increasingly unlikely
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady following its monetary policy meeting this week amid the rise in inflation, while newly minted Chairman...
500k packages of macaroni and cheese sold at Aldi recalled over undeclared soy lecithin
More than 500,000 packages of macaroni and cheese sold at Aldi stores nationwide have been recalled because they may contain undeclared soy lecithin, a soy-derived...
Oil prices plunge to lowest levels since early March after Trump signs Iran deal
Oil prices fell on Monday to the lowest levels since early March following the announcement of a preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Iran to...
Midwest and Southern states dominate housing report cards: See how yours scored
The states with the best affordability for homebuyers and that are facilitating the most construction of new homes are centered in the Midwest and South,...
Summer sticker shock: The 14% ‘burger tax’ hitting your backyard BBQ this weekend
Hard-working Americans looking to fire up the grill this weekend are facing major sticker shock before they even light the charcoal. As inflation continues to...