US applications for unemployment benefits fall again despite recent layoff announcements

The number of Americans filing for jobless claims fell last week despite more layoff announcements from high-profile companies recently. The number of Americans filing for jobless claims fell last week despite more layoff announcements from high-profile companies recently. See the entire article on Arizona’s unemployment, or, read more Arizona real estate investing news. The choice…

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Mortgage payments have reverted back near all-time highs as the Fed delays rate cuts

By: Rising mortgage rates are inflating mortgage payments, which are now roughly $110 under October’s all-time peak, Redfin reported.With the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaging 6.63% in the four weeks through January, the median monthly payment hit $2,607. That’s about $250 above December levels, and an 11.5% increase year-over-year.It’s a side effect of changing outlooks…

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