Friday links: extremely high rates

Asian stocks inched up to five-week highs on Friday, after Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated the Federal Reserve will be patient about raising interest rates and news that trade talks between Washington and Beijing are moving to higher levels......»»

U.S. homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc missed analysts' estimates for first-quarter profit on Friday, as higher house prices and mortgage rates priced some buyers out of the market, squeezing sales of more expensive homes......»»

Asian shares ticked up to four-month highs on Friday on hopes the leaders from the United States and China could strike a trade deal and as the Federal Reserve appeared to have all but abandoned a plan to raise borrowing rates further......»»

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Rising interest rates might be sidelining would-be homebuyers, but the ongoing shortage of inventory on the market is keeping home prices elevated. That’s why U.S. homeowners now have a rec.....»»

Businesses haven't found it this easy to borrow cash since 2022, according to a Chicago Fed gauge of financial conditions. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesThe Federal Reserve has not started cutting interest rates wit.....»»

Consumers are so demoralized by inflation and high rates that they’ve given up on saving for the American Dream and are spending money instead, economist says.....»»

MarketsUtility stocks are having a moment. (barrons.com)B.....»»

Prospective buyers face a challenging landscape characterized by high mortgage rates, limited housing inventory and escalating home prices. Here's how to sort through all that......»»

High interest rates are "corrosive" to the economy, Mark Zandi said, while others fear the impact of high borrowing costs on commercial mortgages. Sesame/Getty Images.....»»

U.S. stocks are poised for a cautious start on Friday as concerns about rising interest rates return. Traders are waiting for a significant catalyst to propel the market higher after its recent record run. read more.....»»

Economists say that the slower growth in this year's BBJ Fast50 winners is due to high interest rates, a tight labor market, and less VC investment and M&A......»»

As mortgage rates rose back above 7% in April, and remain high despite a recent decrease, homebuilders are pulling back their hopes for the housing construction market, according to the l.....»»

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These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates continue to hover in the up.....»»

The Fed funds rate, a key benchmark impacting borrowing costs, currently sits at a 22-year high of 5.25%-5.50%. read more.....»»

The case for forever high interest rates.....»»

Optimism in stock market hit a near three-year high due to expected lower interest rates revealed in Bank of America's latest survey. read more.....»»

After interest rates soared in recent years in a bid to tame inflation, they’ve yet to drop in 2024. The result has been paused projects, builders pulling out of plans and overall uncertainty for developments......»»