A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber ? You can register here. New York CNN — The Federal Reserve is almost certain to announce on Wednesday that it will raise interest rates again. But investors are hoping it will be a smaller increase than the …
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New York CNN — Despite high inflation and recession fears, the holiday shopping season seems to be off to a good start. Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales were strong as Americans were lured by deep discounts. Although consumer spending is slowing, it remains surprisingly resilient. The problem, however, is that many Americans’ paychecks are …
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CNN — Mortgage rates fell again this week, falling for the fourth week in a row. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.33% in the week ending December 8, down from 6.49% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the 30-year fixed rate was 3.10%. Mortgage rates have risen for most of 2022, …
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Adobe Stock/Amy Walters In housing, the two most basic factors to consider are location and employment. A long-standing rule of thumb is to “follow the jobs” by assessing housing markets with strong job growth and using that information to find opportunities. The labor market has been on a roll since the April 2020 low. Businesses …
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New York CNN Business — There’s at least one group of shoppers who are enthusiastically hitting the malls this holiday season — and they don’t seem too bothered by the pesky inflation eating away at their discretionary dollars. They’re Gen Z. And how they buy matters. This cohort of consumers born between 1997 and 2012 …
Mortgage rates fell again this week, after plunging nearly half a percentage point last week. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.58% in the week ending Nov. 23, down from 6.61% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the 30-year fixed rate was 3.10%. Mortgage rates have risen for most of 2022, boosted …
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New York CNN Business — Over the past year, while some meat prices have fallen, chicken prices have remained stubbornly high. High demand, supply issues and even breeding issues with underperforming roosters kept the pressure on. The supply shortage has even prompted some restaurants, like Wingstop, to experiment with less popular items like thighs. But …
