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Join us for rolling coverage of the RBA’s official cash rate announcement along with expert commentary from economists and everything you need to know from Michele Bullock’s press conference immediately…

After the Federal Reserve cut its federal funds rate last week, we’ve heard from several Fed members. Their speeches reinforce a key takeaway from the meeting’s summary of economic projections:…

Homebuyers sitting on the sidelines have been seeing federal mortgage rates hovering above 6%, but the good news is—depending on what state you live in—you may find lower rates. The…

Higher education consistently lowers unemployment risk. Federal data show that people with a bachelor’s degree or higher have unemployment rates roughly half those of individuals with only a high school…

Wall Street analysts have been raising corporate earnings estimates all summer, while the outlook for economic growth has improved despite a slowdown in the labor market.

Buying a home isn’t just about the purchase price; you’ll also need to budget for ongoing costs like property taxes. These taxes can vary widely depending on where you live.…

Quick Read Mortgage refinance applications surged 58 percent last week and 70 percent year-over-year, driven by 2025-low mortgage rates. Nearly 60 percent of applications were for refis, but demand for…

In response to mounting warning signs from the labor market, the Federal Reserve is preparing to cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nine months. Most economists…

A combination of factors this week will have all eyes on the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Sept. 16–17 and whether any drop in interest rates will happen. First, inflation data…

Quick Read Purchase mortgage applications were up 23% year-over-year last week as 30-year fixed-rate mortgages rates dropped to the lowest since October 2024. Optimal Blue data showed mortgage rates dropped…