Fed’s Collins says tariff-driven inflation boost ‘inevitable’

By Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said it looks “inevitable” that tariffs will boost inflation, at least in the near term, adding it’s likely appropriate to keep interest rates steady for longer.While tariff-driven inflation could prove short-lived, Collins said it’s possible price pressures could prove more persistent.“It looks inevitable that tariffs are…

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Mortgage rates have decreased. Tariffs are coming. Is now a good time to buy a house?

By: Home ownership in NY: Should you buy a house now? What to knowClick here for important updates to our privacy policy.U.S. Politics Sports Entertainment Life Money Travel Opinion CrosswordONLY AT USA TODAY:OUR PORTFOLIO: LOCALReal EstateAdd TopicFreddie Mac has reported a slight week over week decrease on average 30-year fixed rate mortgage interest ratesExperts say…

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US applications for unemployment benefits hold steady, remain in recent healthy range

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week, a sign that the labor market remains healthy as companies continue to retain their employees. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week, a sign that the labor market remains healthy as companies continue to retain their employees. See the entire article on Arizona’s unemployment,…

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