Fed Unlikely Interest Rates Until 2027, BofA Predicts
Bank of America economists say the Fed is unlikely to cut rates until 2027, a forecast that could influence mortgages...
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Poll: Americans Want Congress to Act on Housing Costs
A new voter poll shows broad demand for federal action to reduce housing costs, with cross‑party support for quick pa...
U.S. Economy Surprises with 115,000 Jobs in April 2026
Payrolls rose by 115,000 in April, beating forecasts as the unemployment rate held at 4.3%. The report comes as oil-m...
Economy Added 115,000 Jobs in April, Beating Forecasts
The U.S. labor market produced a modest April gain, with the economy added 115,000 jobs and unemployment steady at 4....
U.S. Debt Surpasses GDP: What It Means for Mortgage Rates
When the national debt climbs past the size of the economy, it can ripple through interest rates and monthly payments...
April Cuts Surge Downsizing Sparks Tech Layoff Wave
April's 38% jump in layoffs, driven by AI downsizing in tech, pushed the monthly total to 83,387. The report undersco...
Tariffs Strengthening Economy: Why They Don’t Work
Tariffs are pitched as a way to strengthen the economy, but the reality is more complicated. This article breaks down...
Fed Leaves Interest Rates Steady as Powell Nears End
The Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged as Powell's tenure nears its end, citing inflation risks and global tension...
Trump’s Iran Costing U.S. Jobs as Oil Shock Deepens
Rising energy costs from the Iran conflict are trimming U.S. payroll growth by a running estimate of up to 12,000 job...
Intelligence Scalable, Accountability Not: AI Costs Rising
A joint Accenture-Wharton study finds AI agents can scale thinking, but human governance struggles to keep pace, crea...
Rishi Sunak Tells CEOs to Move Fast on AI or Risk K-Shape
Rishi Sunak pressed corporate leaders to accelerate AI projects, warning that slow adoption could widen gaps between ...
Mark Zandi Warns Recession Risk Rising Amid Global Oil Shock
As geopolitical tensions flare and oil costs surge, recession odds jump higher. Moody's Analytics now grids a near-50...