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- 1Trump calls White House meeting with Xi Jinping 'great'●US President Donald Trump said that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a ‘great meeting’ after the two leaders met
US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as a 'great meeting' after the two leaders sat down at the White House. Speaking to reporters before boarding Marine One with Xi for a brief tour, Trump offered a positive assessment of the talks. The leaders' discussions are being closely watched for signals on trade and the broader US-China relationship.
- 2Trump rejects Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz▼# Trump rejects # Iran proposal to reopen the # StraitOfHormuz Trump spoke to reporters Saturday outside the White House
President Trump said Saturday, speaking to reporters outside the White House, that he rejects Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program within seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade. The rejection keeps tensions high over one of the world's most important oil shipping routes, with energy markets and observers watching closely for Iran's next move.
- 3Mortgage Rates Hit 7%, Deepening the Lock-In Effect●As Mortgage Rates Hit 7%, the Lock-In Effect Gets Stronger
US mortgage rates have reached 7%, strengthening the lock-in effect in which homeowners with cheaper existing loans refuse to sell and take on new, higher-rate mortgages. The result is fewer homes on the market, constrained supply, and persistent affordability pressure for buyers, a dynamic economists and housing analysts say is becoming more entrenched as rates stay elevated.
- 4Mortgage Rates Top 7% as Housing Market Questions Grow●Mortgage Rates Exceed 7%. Where Will the Housing Market Go?
US mortgage rates have climbed above 7%, a threshold not seen in years, leaving buyers facing significantly higher monthly payments and sellers facing reduced demand. Commentators are debating whether the housing market will cool further, see prices fall, or remain tight because of low housing supply and homeowners locked into lower rates.
- 5FedWatch's Ben Emons Sees 10-Year Yield Hitting 6%●FedWatch's Ben Emons Sees 10-Year Treasury Yield Hitting 6% By January 2027 — Warns It Could Put Housing ‘In A Crunch’ And Slow The Economy
Ben Emons of FedWatch forecasts that the 10-year Treasury yield will reach 6% by January 2027, a level not seen in years. He warns that borrowing costs at that height would put the housing market 'in a crunch', pushing mortgage payments sharply higher and slowing the broader US economy.
- 6Berkshire Hathaway Increases Stake in Homebuilder Lennar●Berkshire Hathaway Boosts Stake in Lennar (LEN) Amid Housing Mar
Berkshire Hathaway has raised its position in homebuilder Lennar, according to a report from GuruFocus, a move that comes amid ongoing fluctuations in the US housing market. The purchase has drawn attention from investors tracking Warren Buffett's conglomerate, whose stock picks are widely seen as signals, with some viewing it as a vote of confidence in homebuilders despite higher interest rates.
- 7Rocket Companies posts record mortgage market share▼Rocket Companies posts record mortgage market s...
Rocket Companies has reported a record share of the US mortgage market, according to a company announcement. The figure highlights the Detroit-based lender's position in home lending, though details of the results were not included in the available coverage. The news is being circulated among readers tracking the real estate and financial sectors, with no further commentary yet recorded.
- 8Mortgage Rates Rise for a Third Straight Day●Today’s Mortgage Rates, Sept. 26: Rates Rise for a Third Straight Day Affecting Borrowers
US mortgage rates increased for a third consecutive day on September 26, adding pressure on borrowers. The continued climb makes home purchases and refinancing more expensive, and prospective buyers and homeowners are watching closely for signs of where rates will settle.
- 9New York metro ranked fifth-hardest US market for first-time buyers●NYC homes out of reach? Why this city ranks the 5th-hardest US metro for first-time buyers
A new ranking places the New York City metropolitan area as the fifth-most-difficult US metro for first-time homebuyers. The assessment reflects the city's notoriously high purchase prices and the growing gap between local incomes and housing costs. The finding fuels ongoing debate about affordability in one of America's priciest property markets, where many aspiring buyers say ownership remains out of reach.