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Fed rate cuts and mortgage interest rates: What buyers can expect in 2026, according to experts

"Mortgage interest rates went down before the Fed cut rates in September but went up after," says Ali Wolf, chief economist at NewHomeSource. "This is because the Fed is cutting the federal funds rate ... Read More

We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.

The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going. Read More

Fed rate cuts: Are they good or bad for home buyers?

Better reports that Fed rate cuts can influence mortgage rates, but unpredictably; housing buyers should focus on personal finances for better rates. Read More

What Interest Rates, Markets And The 2026 Economic Outlook Mean For Your Money

Forbes’ expert contributors say investors may look forward to a less stressful year, depending on inflation, interest rates and other unpredictable factors. Read More

How U.S. Interest Rates Move the World Economy

Because the U.S. has the world's largest economy, fluctuations in America's interest rates affect much more than domestic growth. Read More

The K-shaped economy is carrying a ticking time bomb into 2026

The problem, then, is when that pressure eases in early 2026 as tax refunds surge and withholding changes put more cash temporarily back into paychecks, the boost could act as a “sugar high”: a ... Read More

Americans say the economy is lousy, but their spending habits say the economy is pretty good. What’s going on?

Tariffs, rising inflation and fewer new jobs cast a pall over the economy in 2025. Next year might be different. Read More

European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged with economy showing signs of modest growth

The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged for the fourth meeting in a row as the economy in the 20 countries that use the euro increasingly looks strong enough to get by without ... Read More

Why so many Americans dislike this fast-growing economy

Data this week showed that the American economy is growing at its fastest pace in two years — and yet polling shows the mood on Main Street is grim. Read More

Unemployment rate rises, signaling weakness in the economy

The labor market cooldown continued this fall, according to new jobs numbers released on a delayed scheduled by the Labor Department. Read More