Category politics

Mortgage Rates Rise

Mortgage rates increased by up to 8 basis points Mortgage rates are higher compared to last week, with the 30-year fixed rate rising by 4 basis points to 6.48%. The 15-year fixed increased by 8 basis points to 5.90%, and the 5/1 ARM rose by 3 basis points to 6.46%.

House Passes Bill To Phase Out Penny

Legislation establishes rules for cash purchases without pennies The House of Representatives has passed the Common Cents Act, which aims to create nationwide rules for handling cash purchases as the US phases out the one-cent coin. The bill comes after the US Mint

Retail Favorites Decline 12%

Goldman Sachs' retail stock basket falls 12% this month Goldman Sachs' basket of retail favorite stocks has declined 12% this month through yesterday. This would mark the worst monthly performance since April 2022. The decline follows a couple of strong mon