Average 30-year mortgage rate snaps 3-week slide

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose this week to its highest…

Brazil’s currency drops to weakest level yet 4 as Lula’s fiscal measures debated

SAO PAULO — SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s real on Wednesday fell to its weakest level…

Fed lowers interest rates again but more cuts uncertain

WASHINGTON —  The Federal Reserve on Wednesday made another cut in interest rates, but, signaling what its…

Don’t give Biden — or Trump — too much credit for the strong economy

One of Donald Trump’s closing campaign arguments was that he would deliver a new “golden age”…

Event promoters, hotels and lodging sites soon will have to disclose extra fees up front

The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday said it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and…

Canada’s finance minister resigns as unpopular Trudeau faces biggest test of his political career

TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced the biggest test of his political career after…

Economists’ 2025 housing market forecasts largely call for mortgage rates to stay above 6% next year

LOS ANGELES — Home shoppers hoping for more attractive mortgage rates next year may be disappointed.…

Stock market today: World shares are mixed, follow Wall St decline as price data disappoint

HONG KONG — World shares were mixed on Friday following Wall Street’s decline in response to…

Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen’s friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish

PORTLAND, Maine — The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes…

YouTube TV is hiking its monthly price, again. Here’s what to know

NEW YORK — Are you a YouTube TV subscriber? Your monthly bills are about to get…