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Yes, mortgage interest rates are higher today, but only by a little. The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.46% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. This is two basis points higher than Friday and seven basis points higher than a week ago. (See our chart below for…

Mortgage rates are starting the week a little lower as markets continue to digest the less-than-stellar June jobs report. The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage ticked down to 6.38% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. This is two basis points lower than Friday but 10 basis points higher than…

The stock market has been on a strong run, but it’s not clear how long it will — or can — last. With elevated valuations, persistent inflation, shifting market leadership and AI enthusiasm reaching a fever pitch, who could blame investors for asking the uncomfortable questions: Is this rally built on solid ground? Or is…

For a nation so utterly divided in its politics, there’s one issue bringing Americans together: A mistrust of data centers. Data centers are facilities filled with computers and networking equipment that keep the internet, cloud services, apps and AI running. More than 4,500 data centers are already in operation, according to Data Center Map, a…

Consumer prices rose 3.5% over the past 12 months, as of June 2026. And while some inflation is normal for a growing economy, many Americans are feeling the squeeze. More than 4 in 5 Americans (83%) say the rising cost of living has contributed to them tracking their spending more closely in 2026, according to…