#Mortgage rates rise for first time in seven weeks

#Mortgage rates rise for first time in seven weeks

“Mortgage rates rise for first time in seven weeks” The average long-term US mortgage rate rose this week after falling for six straight weeks, adding to the challenges potential homebuyers face amid higher home prices and a limited supply of available houses. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the benchmark 30-year…

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#Dow jumps as jobless claims data eases rate worries

#Dow jumps as jobless claims data eases rate worries

“Dow jumps as jobless claims data eases rate worries” Wall Street’s main indexes ended higher on Thursday, led by growth stocks in light trading, as unemployment data signaled the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes might be starting to dent labor market strength in its bid to fight inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 345.09 points, or 1.1%,…

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#Jobless claims rise for second straight week

#Jobless claims rise for second straight week

“Jobless claims rise for second straight week” The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits edged higher last week but remain in a range indicating the job market remains tight, even as the Federal Reserve works to cool demand for labor as part of its bid to lower inflation. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 9,000 to a seasonally adjusted 225,000 for…

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# What to expect from crypto the year after FTX

# What to expect from crypto the year after FTX

” What to expect from crypto the year after FTX “ Cryptocurrency had its Lehman moment with FTX — or, perhaps, another Lehman moment. The macroeconomic downturn has not spared crypto, and as November rolled around, nobody knew that we were in for the collapse of an empire worth billions of dollars. As the rumors…

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#New home sales rise 5.8% in November — but dip in these regions

#New home sales rise 5.8% in November — but dip in these regions

“New home sales rise 5.8% in November — but dip in these regions” Sales of new US single-family homes rose for a second straight month in November likely as Americans took advantage of a retreat in mortgage rates and incentives from desperate builders, but the overall housing market remains depressed. New home sales increased 5.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual…

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