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Real Estate

“Mortgage refinance demand is 94% higher than a year ago, as interest rates fall again”

“The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) decreased to 6.43% from 6.44% Applications for a mortgage to purchase a home did rise 3% for the week but are still 4% lower… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Americans are down on the economy (again), with inflation topping election concerns”

“…Consumer sentiment, a gauge of Americans’ economic perceptions, is at a six-month low, according to a closely watched index by the University of Michigan. The measure notched its biggest drop since 2021, reflecting the persistent tug of inflation on household… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Mortgage demand jumps nearly 10% to start the year, even as interest rates tick up again”

“…The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) increased to 6.81% from 6.76%, with points remaining unchanged at 0.61 (including the origination fee) for loans with a 20% down payment. That rate… Continue Reading…

Business

“Roku to cut about 10% of its workforce as it ups quarter sales expectations and shares soar, again”

“Roku is cutting about 10% of its workforce, or 360 people, and it will limit new hiring as it cuts costs to stem a series of quarterly losses. The streaming platform also said in a regulatory filing Wednesday that it… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Should we wear masks again? Covid guidelines experts recommend”

“The uptick of Covid transmissions this summer has raised questions about whether or not certain safety measures such as wearing masks should be brought back…” https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/covid-mask-guidelines-eris-variant-b2395530.html No! We should not. The Mask mandates and lock downs destroyed the economy. If… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Mortgage demand plunges 13.2% to end 2022, as interest rates head higher again”

“…Mortgage application volume was down 13.2% at the end of last week from two weeks earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. The MBA was closed last week due to the holidays. The average contract interest rate… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Turkey cuts interest rates again as country struggles under 80% inflation”

“Turkey’s central bank surprised markets once again with its decision Thursday to cut its key interest rate, despite inflation in the country surging beyond 80%. The country’s monetary policymakers opted for a 100 basis point cut, bringing the key one-week… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Jobless claims rise again in another sign that labor market is cooling”

“Initial jobless claims hit their highest level since mid-November last week, the latest sign that a historically tight labor market is beginning to slow, according to Labor Department data released Thursday. Claims totaled 251,000 for the week ended July 16, up 7,000… Continue Reading…

Economy

“NFIB Signals A Recession Is Coming… Again”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: Among the many economic indicators investors follow, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Optimism Index may not be among the most popular. It should be, however. The index reflects the collective wisdom of business leaders across multiple… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…40% of recent job switchers are again looking for a new position, survey finds”

“Two of every five workers who switched jobs over the past year are looking for work again, according to a new survey published by Grant Thornton, a consulting firm. These workers will likely account for a good deal of churn… Continue Reading…