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.
Economy Dec 05 U.S. stocks slide as investors weigh economic data, continued inflation fight Stocks are broadly lower on Wall Street as investors weigh a surprisingly good economic report that highlights the Federal Reserve's difficult fight against high inflation.
Economy Nov 23 Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate lowers to 6.58 percent The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged lower for the second time in as many weeks, though it remains more than double what it was a year ago — a significant hurdle for many would-be homebuyers.
Economy Oct 28 Strong corporate earnings drive another week of Wall Street gains Technology stocks led a broad rally on Wall Street Friday, capping another strong week for the market, as investors welcomed solid profits from Apple and other companies.
Economy Oct 27 U.S. mortgage rates hit 20-year high, top 7 percent after Fed hikes Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates topped 7% for the first time in more than two decades this week, a result of the Federal Reserve's aggressive rate hikes intended to tame inflation not seen in some 40 years.
Economy Oct 13 After rocky morning, stocks mount biggest comeback in years The S&P 500 jumped to a gain of 2.6 percent, a stunning reversal after earlier being down as much as 2.4 percent and touching its lowest level in nearly two years.
Economy Aug 26 Dow Jones drop 3 percent after Fed Chair Powell warns interest rates to stay high Stocks closed sharply lower after the head of the Federal Reserve dashed Wall Street's hopes that it may soon ease up on high interest rates in its effort to tame inflation.
Economy Jul 21 High mortgage rates, prices discourage buyers and chill housing market Sales of previously occupied homes have fallen for five straight months, during what is generally the busiest time of year in real estate.
Politics Jul 21 WATCH: Senate panel explores skyrocketing housing prices The Senate Banking Committee explored the state of housing in the United States in a hearing Thursday, as rising mortgage rates, low inventory and high home and rental prices squeeze consumers.