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Down payments on homes are down 7.5% from last year

by Savannah Maher
Mar 23, 2023
The shrinking payments reflect a cooling housing market and higher interest rates.
Higher interest rates have translated to more negotiating power for buyers.
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Banks in Turmoil

Federal Reserve raises key rate by quarter-point despite bank turmoil

by Associated Press
Mar 22, 2023
The central bank also signaled that it’s likely nearing the end of its aggressive series of rate hikes.
In a statement it issued, the central bank removed language that had previously indicated that it would continue raising rates at upcoming meetings.
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Banks in Turmoil

Consumer confidence is up despite current bank troubles — will it last?

by Savannah Maher
Mar 21, 2023
Consumers haven't seen much reason to hold back.
According to a recent report from Ipsos, consumers are slightly uncertain about the future of the economy, even though consumer spending hasn't eased in the face of high interest rates and prices.
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Banks in Turmoil

How the Fed's rate hikes spelled trouble for banks like SVB

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Mar 21, 2023
Why bonds lose value when the Fed hikes interest rates and what that has to do with banks.
Silicon Valley Bank was among the financial institutions for which rising interest rates on bonds spelled trouble.
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Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

What is "duration risk"? (And how did it get Silicon Valley Bank into trouble?)

by Lily Jamali
Mar 16, 2023
Investing in long-term government bonds and mortgage-backed securities hurt the bank as interest rates rose and bond prices plummeted.
Some bonds are more sensitive to interest rates than others, depending on how long they take to mature. That “duration risk” hurt SVB financially.
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Banks in Turmoil

Mortgage rates dip following bank collapse

by Lily Jamali
Mar 15, 2023
The last few days have been particularly unstable for mortgage rates, which were already volatile amid recent interest rate hikes.
Mortgage rates took a dive after the closure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, marking a period of volatility tied to people's unease about the financial sector.
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Who still wants a "trophy building"?

by Matt Levin
Mar 10, 2023
The market for skyscrapers with great views and lush amenities is softening.
Office spaces with amenities like rooftop terraces and kombucha on tap may be on the chopping block for companies trying to rein in costs.
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When it comes to inflation, monetary policy might not be getting the job done

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Mar 9, 2023
"It's clear there have been some shifts in the economy that just make their policies less effective," says Neil Irwin of Axios.
On Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appeared before the Senate Banking Committee.
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Buckle up for a big economics week in Washington

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Mar 6, 2023
Fed Chair Jerome Powell testifies on Capitol Hill tomorrow and Wednesday. President Biden is set to release a budget outline on Thursday, and we get February jobs numbers this Friday.
Above, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies to Congress in June. He's slated to appear before lawmakers again this week to discuss the central bank's activities and a range of economic issues.
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Businesses and consumers are borrowing more, despite rising interest rates

by Justin Ho
Mar 1, 2023
Total loan balances rose from last quarter and year over year, according to the FDIC. There are good reasons to borrow now.
Some consumers are opting to use home equity loans to pay off credit card debt.
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