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29 Jul

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Inflation is creeping higher, with some Americans saying they’re squeezed: “It’s really challenging”

• July 29, 2026
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For Kasey McBlais, a 42-year-old single mom who lives in Maine with her two elementary school-...

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29 Jul

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CPI rose at a rate of 2.9% in August as U.S. inflation ticked higher

• July 29, 2026
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The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9% in August from a year earlier, matching economists' forecas...

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28 Jul

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Families face higher costs as back-to-school season nears

• July 28, 2026
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As back-to-school season approaches, families will face higher prices for supplies and other c...

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17 Jul

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Higher Refi Demand Despite Higher Rates

• July 17, 2026
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Mortgage application volume declined again last week as higher borrowing costs weighed o...

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02 Jul

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Mortgage Applications Flat, Purchase Activity Edges Higher

• July 2, 2026
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Mortgage application activity was essentially unchanged last week, as a modest increase ...

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26 Jun

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Mortgage Applications Edge Higher Despite Elevated Rates

• June 26, 2026
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Mortgage applications posted a modest increase last week, though overall activity remain...

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29 May

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Last Week’s Higher Rates Hit Refinance Demand

• May 29, 2026
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Mortgage applications fell sharply last week as higher borrowing costs continued to pres...

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19 May

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Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates

• May 19, 2026
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Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act continues to erode as some customers struggle to make pr...

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15 May

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Purchase Activity Lifts Mortgage Applications Despite Higher Rates

• May 15, 2026
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Mortgage applications increased modestly last week, as stronger purchase activity more t...

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08 May

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Higher Rates Hit Mortgage Apps, But Only Modestly

• May 8, 2026
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Mortgage applications declined last week, reversing some of the prior period’s gains as ...

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