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I got to thinking the other day that absent bad jobs numbers, it will be difficult for mortgage rates to move much lower anytime soon.Arguably, they…

Mortgage rates fell to their lowest levels since March because job growth has been surprisingly weak this summer.The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.7% in the week…

Overall employment numbers fell below what the market anticipated, with 73,000 July job additions compared to estimates for 104,000, making it more likely that a mortgage…

Welp, just like that it appears mortgage rates are moving back down toward 6.50%, possibly lower.And you can thank a super weak labor market for that,…

Work from home for seniors is no longer just a niche opportunity. More retirees than ever are looking for ways to supplement income, stay active, or…

Recruiters and job seekers at a job fair in Chicago. Bloomberg Employers added more workers in June than forecasted, as job report numbers continue to support…

Artificial intelligence makes people more valuable, according to PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer report. Pixdeluxe | E+ | Getty ImagesWhile there hasn’t been much hiring…

President Donald Trump’s tariffs are designed to provide incentives to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States, but the goal isn’t as feasible as it…

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 30: (L-R) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. President Donald Trump, … More U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attend a…

Declines in shipping volumes are spurring economists to anticipate future job losses in trucking and other industries related to shipping due to new trade barriers being…