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The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen to 5.87%, its lowest level since September 2022. Refinance applications have doubled in a year. Here is how to determine if refinancing makes sense for you.
US corporations are front-loading purchases of semiconductors, steel, consumer goods, and industrial components ahead of tariffs, creating an artificial demand surge that could distort economic data for months.
Q4 GDP came in at just 1.4% while core PCE inflation reaccelerated to 3.0%. The combination has economists warning of 'stagflation lite' and leaves the Fed unable to cut or raise rates.
The New York Fed reports credit card balances reached a record $1.28 trillion in Q4 2025. Delinquencies hit the highest level since 2017, with low-income borrowers bearing the brunt.
Prediction market contracts on Kalshi show a 58% probability the S&P 500 drops to 6,200 or below in 2026. Midterm election year history suggests the odds of a correction could be even higher.
Mortgage rates have dropped to 5.86-6.01%, their lowest since September 2022. Refinance applications have surged 132% year-over-year, saving recent homebuyers thousands annually.
Target, Walmart, and major retailers warn of price increases up to 10% as Section 122 tariffs take effect. Consumer behavior is already shifting as 79% of shoppers change habits.
Scott Bessent told Fox News the economy can grow 3.5% in 2026. Three days earlier, Q4 GDP came in at just 1.4% with inflation stuck at 3%. Here is why the gap between rhetoric and reality matters for your money.
NAHB builder confidence dropped to 36 in February, its lowest since September, as tariff-driven lumber and material costs collide with stubborn affordability challenges to thin America's housing pipeline.
The BEA revealed that the October-November government shutdown subtracted 1.0 percentage point from Q4 2025 GDP, turning a 2.4% growth rate into a disappointing 1.4% print.
Buy Now Pay Later late payment rates surged to 41% in 2025, up from 34% the prior year, while grocery BNPL use nearly doubled to 25%. The data reveals a consumer credit stress point regulators are scrambling to address.
Costco is selling an estimated $200 million in gold bars every month as gold surpasses $5,100 per ounce. The retail precious metals frenzy reflects a deeper shift in how Americans think about money.