Get ready for inflation and interest rates to rise again

By President-elect Donald Trump said he would implement tariffs on imported goods.Economists said the proposals could boost inflation and raise prices for consumers.The Federal Reserve would likely respond to inflation by raising interest rates to curb demand. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download…

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Arizona enshrines abortion rights, ends 15-week ban as Proposition 139 sails to approval

Prop. 139, a proposed state constitutional amendment to safeguard abortion rights in Arizona, has divided voters. The measure would ensure access to abortion through fetal viability, more than two … [embedded content] WASHINGTON – Arizona voters have enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution, approving Proposition 139 by a decisive margin of nearly 2-1. Passage…

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Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates hold at 6.88% while 15-year terms drop to 6.00%

By: The median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.88% as of November 6, which is unchanged from yesterday. Additionally, the median interest rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.00%, which is 0.13 percentage points lower than yesterday. Federal Reserve policymakers are weighing another interest rate cut this week. According to Freddie Mac,…

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Arizona Voters Approve Abortion Rights Amendment

Like those in other states, the Arizona measure essentially establishes abortion protections in the State Constitution as a “fundamental right.” By Kate Zernike Arizona voters approved a ballot … Like those in other states, the Arizona measure essentially establishes abortion protections in the State Constitution as a “fundamental right.” By Kate Zernike Arizona voters approved…

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Here’s why you can’t blame presidents for inflation

By During the worst of the pandemic, prices started rising everywhere. Groceries, cars (both new and used), gasoline, housing. At one point, inflation reached 9.1%, the highest level since 1981, although it’s since cooled down.  When things get more expensive, some want to blame the current presidential administration. Former president Donald Trump said both President…

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Arizona Proposition 133 Election Results: Require Partisan Primaries

This proposition would amend the state Constitution to require direct primary elections for partisan offices. Arizona Proposition 133 Election Results 2024: Require Partisan Primaries – The New York Times 2024 Elections|Arizona Proposition 133 Election Results: Require Partisan Primarieshttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/11/05/us/elections/results-arizona-proposition-133-require-partisan-primaries.htmlShare full article State Results Answer 0 +0.0% 0.0% 0 +0.0% 0.0% 0 Results by county TucsonPhoenixTucsonPhoenix No…

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Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates hold at 6.88% while 15-year terms climb to 6.13%

By: The median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.88% as of November 5, which is unchanged from yesterday. Additionally, the median interest rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.13%, which is 0.13 percentage points higher than yesterday. Federal Reserve policymakers are weighing another interest rate cut this week. According to Freddie Mac,…

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