Mortgage applications surged to a six-month high after a brief dip in rates, with purchase activity up 9.2% and refinance activity rising 35.3%. The drop in rates was attributed to uncertainties surrounding the U.S. economy and the median home price in the U.S. hitting $398,400, prompting many buyers to take advantage of the lower rates across various types of home loans.
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Trump tariffs have delayed interest rate cuts, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that the decision to maintain interest rates this year was influenced by President Trump's tariffs, which have led to increased inflation forecasts. While tariffs have not yet significantly impacted the U.S. economy, Powell emphasized the need for the Fed to monitor their effects, asserting the importance of keeping central banking decisions free from political pressure. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that...
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