Economy Oct 20 Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rise this week to 6.94 percent Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates inched up this week ahead of another expected rate increase by the Federal Reserve when it meets early next month.
Economy Aug 18 Slightly fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as strong labor market continues Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to be the strongest segment of the U.S. economy.
Economy Jul 28 Labor market still considered strong after weeks of mixed jobless benefit numbers Fewer Americans applied for jobless benefits last week, but the previous week’s number was revised upward significantly, with claims breaching the 250,000 level in back-to-back weeks for the first time in more than eight months.
Economy Jul 28 Average U.S. long-term mortgage rates fall slightly to 5.3 percent Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates retreated this week just as the Federal Reserve announced another big rate hike in its bid to get four-decade high inflation under control.
Economy Jul 26 Consumers confidence slides for third straight month U.S. consumer confidence slid again in July as concerns about higher prices for food and gas continue to weigh on Americans.
Economy Jul 21 Average national 30-year mortgage rate hits 5.54% Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates are ticking higher this week in a rapidly cooling housing market as the Federal Reserve gears up for what could be yet another bump to its benchmark interest rate.
Economy Jul 21 U.S. jobless claims hit 8-month high The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week rose to its highest level in more than eight months, a sign the labor market may be showing some weakness.
Economy Jul 07 U.S. jobless claims rise to 235,000, most in nearly six months More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, and while layoffs remain low, it's the fifth straight week claims have topped the 230,000 mark.
Economy May 13 Wild week in crypto ends as Bitcoin and stablecoin tumble It's been a wild week in crypto, even by crypto standards. Bitcoin tumbled, stablecoins were anything but stable and one of the crypto industry's highest-profile companies lost a third of its market value.
Politics Mar 24 U.S. jobless claims hit lowest level in over 50 years The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level in 52 years as the U.S. job market continues to show strength in the midst of rising costs and an ongoing virus pandemic.