Mortgage Rates Hover at 7.4%, Highest Since 2023 NYT > Top Stories di: Gregory Schmidt 15 Ottobre 2026 ore 18:09 The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has steadily risen in recent weeks, compounding affordability challenges for many Americans. © The New York Times
Homeownership Drifts Further Out of Reach as Mortgage Rates Rise NYT > Top Stories di: Sydney Ember 15 Ottobre 2026 ore 18:05 Mortgage rates have pushed above 7 percent and home prices remain elevated, hurting the prospects of would-be buyers. © Ruth Fremson/The New York TimesAs mortgage rates rise, home builders will have to weigh the cost of construction with the likelihood that their homes will find ready buyers.
Trump’s Latest Effort to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook Underscores Political Motives NYT > Top Stories di: Tony Romm and Colby Smith 14 Ottobre 2026 ore 11:02 President Trump tapped his political appointees to determine whether he could oust Lisa Cook, a Fed governor he had already tried to oust. © Alex Kent/The New York TimesA committee formed by President Trump will decide the fate of a Federal Reserve official he has already tried to fire.
Rising Interest Rates Bite Some Wall St. Banks NYT > Top Stories di: Rob Copeland 13 Ottobre 2026 ore 20:32 JPMorgan released surprisingly spotty earnings results for the third quarter, while Goldman Sachs and Citi posted better-than-expected results, reflecting a choppy trading environment. © An Rong Xu for The New York TimesJPMorgan earned $15.3 billion in profit, falling short of analysts’ expectations.
The Forces Driving Up Bond Yields Take a Troubling Turn NYT > Top Stories di: Joe Rennison 13 Ottobre 2026 ore 11:02 Some analysts say investors are demanding a higher “term premium” to buy government debt, reflecting growing worries about debt levels and deficits.