Multiple economic factors influence interest rates. Three types of interest rates, including real, nominal, and effective affect consumers' borrowing and investment choices. The nominal interest ...

As the Fed’s key interest rate ticked up, so did mortgage rates. The upswing cooled the U.S. real estate market as homeowners ...

Governments use economic growth metrics to shape public policy and budgets, while policymakers use real GDP when determining interest rates, tax rates, and trade policies. The GDP growth rate ...

Top real-estate analyst Ivy Zelman shared forecasts for 2025 after the worst year for entry-level home affordability in four decades.

An expected decision this week by the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates steady will help bottom lines in the banking ...