Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that any release of the two giant government-sponsored enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, from their current conservatorship would depend on the ...

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are down today, but new inflation and jobs data could push them back up.

In 2024, 20% tried the “no spend challenge,” according to a Chime survey. In 2025, the Wall Street Journal reported that ...

Mortgage rates might drift downward in February after bumping against a ceiling in January.The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage ...

Freddie Mac reports its Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.95% this week, ...

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are likely to remain elevated until inflation comes down ...

The federal funds rate and mortgage interest rates are often expected to move together, but they haven’t lately. Here’s why.

AM Durable Goods Durable Goods Orders measure the change in the total value of new orders for long-lasting manufactured goods ...

Higher interest rates, fewer Fed rate cuts, a strengthening dollar, and elevated valuation ratios are all things that many ...

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is used as a chief barometer of inflation. But what is it and how is it calculated? CNBC Select explains below and recommends some cards that could help put money ...

Tim Evanson/Flickr.com (CC by SA-2.0) The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the most widely used metric for consumer inflation changes over time and utilizes data based on consumer buying habits from ...

What’s kept the economy churning has been strong consumer spending, even in the face of high inflation and high interest rates meant to counter those price hikes. Consumers have continued to ...