Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were bailed out by the government during the housing crisis nearly 17 years ago. The Trump administration is considering letting them go private again.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that any release of the two giant government-sponsored enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, from their current conservatorship would depend on the ...

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are down today, but new inflation and jobs data could push ...

In 2024, 20% tried the “no spend challenge,” according to a Chime survey. In 2025, the Wall Street Journal reported that ...

Mortgage rates might drift downward in February after bumping against a ceiling in January.The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage ...

Freddie Mac reports its Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.95% this week, ...

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are likely to remain elevated until inflation comes down further.

The federal funds rate and mortgage interest rates are often expected to move together, but they haven’t lately. Here’s why.

AM Durable Goods Durable Goods Orders measure the change in the total value of new orders for long-lasting manufactured goods ...

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is used as a chief barometer of inflation. But what is it and how is it calculated? CNBC Select explains below and recommends some cards that could help put money ...

Tim Evanson/Flickr.com (CC by SA-2.0) The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the most widely used metric for consumer inflation changes over time and utilizes data based on consumer buying habits from ...

Prices of commonly purchased goods and services are 20.5% higher than they were in February 2021, the first full month Biden was in office, according to BLS Consumer Price Index data through December.