Trump appointee Stephen Miran confirmed as Fed governor in 48-47 Senate vote, but appeals court upholds ruling that Lisa Cook can stay on board while…
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The silver lining in deteriorating consumer confidence is that the weaker job market means the Federal Reserve is expected to slash rates several times this…
Initial jobless claims climbed last week to the highest level since Oct. 23, 2021, but investors and economists are expecting three small rate cuts this…
Applications for purchase mortgages hit their highest level since July last week, and rates keep falling on weak jobs reports and more encouraging inflation data …
Trump’s move to fire Cook likely violated her right to due process, and “for cause” provision for removal is limited to governor’s behavior in office,…
Investors who fund most home loans are no longer wondering whether the Federal Reserve will cut rates this month, but by how much. At least…
A deteriorating labor market could include a silver lining for real estate as mortgage rates continue to slide and runway appears open for rate cut…
Cook’s attorneys say she did not commit mortgage fraud and is being targeted by the Trump administration to undermine the Federal Reserve’s independence. Source: Inman…
Purchase loan demand eased last week, but rates are expected to keep falling on a new report showing there are more people unemployed than there…