Full Episode
Friday, Sep 19
PBS NewsHour
  • Episodes
  • Podcasts
  • Newsletters
  • The Latest
  • Politics
    Politics
    • Brooks and Capehart
    • Politics Monday
    • Supreme Court
  • Arts
    Arts
    • CANVAS
    • Poetry
    • Now Read This
  • Nation
    Nation
    • Supreme Court
    • Race Matters
    • Essays
    • Brief But Spectacular
  • World
    World
    • Agents for Change
  • Economy
    Economy
    • Making Sen$e
    • Paul Solman
  • Science
    Science
    • The Leading Edge
    • ScienceScope
    • Basic Research
    • Innovation and Invention
  • Health
    Health
    • Long-Term Care
  • Education
    Education
    • Teachers' Lounge
    • Student Reporting Labs
  • For Teachers
    Education
    • Newshour Classroom
  • About
    • Feedback
    • Funders
    • Support
    • Jobs

Clarity when it matters most

With federal funding gone, your monthly support powers PBS News
Donate now
PBS News

Get news alerts from PBS News

Turn on desktop notifications?

Alex Veiga, Associated Press

  • Full Episodes
  • Podcasts
  • Newsletters
  • Live

Alex’s Recent Stories

Economy Jan 19

U.S. existing home sales drop to near 30-year low

2023 is the weakest year for home sales since 1995 and the biggest annual decline since 2007, the start of the housing slump of the late 2000s.

Economy Jan 11

Average long-term mortgage rates rise again, reaching their highest level in 4 weeks

The latest increase follows a nine-week string of declines at the end of last year that lowered the average rate after it surged in late October to 7.79 percent, the highest level since late 2000.

Economy Jan 04

Average long-term mortgage rates edge higher, breaking 9-week slide

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged higher this week, ending a nine-week slide that gave prospective homebuyers some breathing room after home loan borrowing soared to the highest level in more than two decades.

Economy Dec 21

Homebuilders step up construction of single-family homes as 30-year mortgage rate eases below 7 percent

Homebuilders are stepping up construction of single-family homes following a steady decline in mortgage rates and broad expectation among economists that home loan borrowing costs will ease further next year.

Economy Oct 05

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate reaches 7.49 percent, highest level in over two decades

The cost of financing a home surged again this week, further dimming the affordability outlook for many would-be homebuyers.

Economy Aug 17

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbs to 7.09 percent this week, highest level in over 20 years

Sharply higher rates are contributing to a dearth of available homes, as homeowners who locked into lower borrowing costs two years ago are now reluctant to sell and jump into a higher rate on a new property.

Economy Jul 30

Biggest apartment construction boom in decades likely to bring renters uneven relief

When viewed through a wide lens, renters across the U.S. finally appear to be getting some relief, thanks in part to the biggest apartment construction boom in decades. But a closer look shows the trend will likely be little comfort…

Nation Jul 07

Monthly mortgage payments remain high even as U.S. home prices ease

Would-be homebuyers are willing to take on sharply higher mortgage payments, even as home prices have begun to pull back this year.

Economy Jan 17

Stocks edge lower on Wall Street amid uncertain trading

Stocks edged mostly lower in uncertain trading on Wall Street to kick off a holiday-shortened, but earnings-heavy week.

Economy Dec 16

Wall Street loses ground amid recession talks, marking 2nd straight weekly loss

Stocks ended lower on Wall Street as worries grow that the Federal Reserve and other central banks are willing to bring on a recession if that's what it takes to get inflation under control.

Jump to the First Page Previous Page
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11
Next Page Jump to the Last Page

Support Provided By: Learn more

Educate your inbox

Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else.

Form error message goes here.

Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm.

PBS News

© 1996 - 2025 NewsHour Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved.

PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Sections

  • The Latest
  • Politics
  • Arts
  • Nation
  • World
  • Economy
  • Science
  • Health
  • Education

About

  • About Us
  • TV Schedule
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Funders
  • Support
  • Newsletters
  • Podcasts
  • Jobs
  • Privacy
  • Terms of Use

Stay Connected

  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • X
  • TikTok
  • Threads
  • RSS

Subscribe to Here's the Deal with Lisa Desjardins

Form error message goes here.

Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm.

Support our journalism

Support for News Hour Provided By

  • BDO
  • BNSF Railway
  • Consumer Cellular
  • Raymond James
  • Viewers Like You