Economy

Thousands of homeowners face adjustable-rate mortgage resets — and much higher payments

Approximately 150,000 U.S. borrowers with adjustable-rate mortgages will see their rates reset this year, followed by 186,000 in 2027 and 155,000 in 2028, according...

My wife says we can’t afford to retire, yet she wants to take an $8,000 trip to Italy. We have $4 million. Do I...

An American holding $4 million is wondering if he can retire, with his wife believing they cannot afford it while wanting to take an...

U.S. Treasury yields fall as energy prices pull back

Bond yields fell on Tuesday after energy prices moved lower. The 10-year Treasury note yield dropped more than 5 basis points to 5.1937%, while...

IMF warns bond yields could see a ‘disorderly’ spike as debt, inflation risks worsen

The International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday that government bond yields could rise in a disorderly fashion, as rising inflation, mounting debt and AI-related borrowings...

Higher rates could be needed to avoid ‘inflationary mindset’ taking hold, says Fed’s Hammack

Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack said Monday that tighter monetary policy might be needed to bring down inflation. A voting member of the...

Inflation likely peaked for 2026 but will remain sticky, according to prediction markets

Traders on prediction market platform Kalshi think inflation likely reached its annual peak, with no sharp decline expected soon. September consumer price index is...

The economics Nobel went to the scholar whose work shaped Fed ‘forward guidance,’ a practice Kevin Warsh says has gone too far

American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have been awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their work on macroeconomic models...

The economy: Is G the new K?

American household spending remains resilient despite pressure from housing costs, debt, and rising everyday expenses. Research suggests generational wealth may partly explain this resilience....