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Mapped: U.S. Tariff Rates by Country – Visual Capitalist

Mapped: U.S. Tariff Rates by Country  Visual Capitalist Tracking Trump’s actions on tariffs, the environment, immigration, and more  Brookings The aftermath of tariffs  CEPR Is the U.S. economy beginning to show the effects of Trump’s policies?  NPR Opinion | Trump’s tariff merry-go-round is destroying global trade. What next?  South China Morning Post Source link

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30yr Fixed Rates Officially Back to 6.50%

30yr Fixed Rates Officially Back to 6.50%

There is no singular, official primary source for mortgage rate levels. The going rate is whatever can be locked/closed at any given lender. As such, we rely on surveys and data aggregations in order to routinely monitor the probable going rate.  The longest-standing weekly survey from Freddie Mac was updated today and, while it showed a decline to the lowest …

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Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Slip to Another 10-Month Low Ahead of Crucial Fed Decision – Realtor.com

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Slip to Another 10-Month Low Ahead of Crucial Fed Decision  Realtor.com Mortgage rates fall to 10-month low  Fox Business Average rate on a 30-year mortgage slips to 10-month low  ABC News Mortgage rates largely unchanged from last week despite pressure on Fed independence  CNN Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, August 28, 2025: Clinging to 2025 lows  Yahoo Finance …

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‘We are sweating’: Missouri kindergarten vaccination rates fall below immunity threshold – Missouri Independent

‘We are sweating’: Missouri kindergarten vaccination rates fall below immunity threshold  Missouri Independent Vaccine skepticism crisis spills over as students return to school  USA Today Data shows vax rates dropped in Lancaster County; outbreak risk increases  LancasterOnline Class preparation must include vaccines, Ohio’s health director says  Toledo Blade Ohio doctors concerned by declining vaccination rates in children  FOX 8 News Source link

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Trump says he’ll soon have a Fed ‘majority’ to push rates lower

Trump says he’ll soon have a Fed ‘majority’ to push rates lower

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 26, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will soon have a “majority” of his own nominees on the Federal Reserve board of governors who will back his desire to slash interest rates. Trump’s comment at a Cabinet …

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After 9 months on hold, the Fed could cut rates in September. Why the long pause may extend stocks’ rally. – MarketWatch

After 9 months on hold, the Fed could cut rates in September. Why the long pause may extend stocks’ rally.  MarketWatch Here’s what has happened to the stock market in the past after the Fed cut rates at record highs  CNBC Wall Street’s Strong Gains Will Be Tested Before Labor Day  Barron’s ‘May Cut’ Isn’t ‘Will Cut’, Expect More Volatility Ahead (NDX)  Seeking Alpha …

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J.P. Morgan Advises Playing the Lower Interest Rates Theme With These 2 Food Stocks

J.P. Morgan Advises Playing the Lower Interest Rates Theme With These 2 Food Stocks

Friday’s markets got a jolt of optimism when Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, speaking at the Jackson Hole symposium, dropped what might be the week’s most market-friendly hint. A possible interest-rate cut could be on the table as soon as September, particularly if signs of a cooling job market continue to mount. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks …

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Warning Signs Abound In Trade Data As Fed Hints At Lowering Interest Rates

Warning Signs Abound In Trade Data As Fed Hints At Lowering Interest Rates

President Trump looks on in November of 2017 at his announcement of Jerome Pwowell to be the Chairman of the Federal Reserve. This year, he has been pressuring Powell to cut interest rates, belittled him and threatened to fire him. (Photo by Drew Angerer) Getty Images Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled Friday that the first rate cut of 2025 …

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Here Are The Stocks That Are Likely To Benefit From Lower Interest Rates

Here Are The Stocks That Are Likely To Benefit From Lower Interest Rates

Key Takeaways Stocks soared on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell left the door open for the Fed to cut interest rates at its September meeting. Stocks in the industrial and financial sectors led the Dow higher as investors bet lower rates would stimulate capital markets and construction activity. Homebuilders should benefit from lower rates by reducing the monthly …

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Jerome Powell Suggests Fed Will Soon Cut Interest Rates in Jackson Hole Speech – The New York Times

Jerome Powell Suggests Fed Will Soon Cut Interest Rates in Jackson Hole Speech  The New York Times Trump moves to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in unprecedented move  NBC News Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals possible rate cut, sending stocks sharply higher  NPR Powell’s Signal on Possible Rate Cut Not Enough for Trump  Bloomberg Fed’s Powell says monetary policy framework back on more …

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