#Oh, SNAP: Is Biden’s food stamp expansion inflating grocery prices?

#Oh, SNAP: Is Biden’s food stamp expansion inflating grocery prices?

Since President Biden entered the Oval Office in January 2021, spending for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, has increased by 27 percent. This giant increase in SNAP funding has unsurprisingly coincided with a steep rise in food prices. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, “Average annual food-at-home prices were 11.4 percent…

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#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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#Fed slows pace of rate hikes as inflation cools

#Fed slows pace of rate hikes as inflation cools

“Fed slows pace of rate hikes as inflation cools” The Federal Reserve dialed back the pace of its inflation-fighting effort on Wednesday as officials seek a delicate balance between taming prices and avoiding a sharp recession. The rate-making Federal Open Market Committee hiked its benchmark interest rate by a half percentage point following a two-day…

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#Mortgage rates fall for fourth straight week

#Mortgage rates fall for fourth straight week

“Mortgage rates fall for fourth straight week” The average long-term mortgage rate fell for the fourth consecutive week and have dropped more than three-quarters of a point since hitting a 20-year high last month. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the benchmark 30-year rate dipped to 6.33% from 6.49% last week….

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#Mortgage rates fall for third straight week

#Mortgage rates fall for third straight week

“Mortgage rates fall for third straight week” The average long-term US mortgage rate ticked down for the third week in a row and have fallen more than a half-point since hitting a 20-year high less than a month ago. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the benchmark 30-year rate fell to…

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#Home prices fall for third straight month in September

#Home prices fall for third straight month in September

“Home prices fall for third straight month in September” US single-family home prices slowed further in September as higher mortgage rates eroded demand, closely watched surveys showed on Tuesday. The S&P CoreLogic Case Shiller national home price index dropped 0.8% month-over-month in September. Monthly house prices fell in July for the first time since late 2018. House prices…

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