Freddie Mac to Release Weekly Mortgage Rates Survey
Freddie Mac will publish its weekly mortgage rates survey today, offering a snapshot of housing market health amid high inflation. Rates stay elevated after the Fed’s rapid rate rises since 2022, while home prices have cooled and February sales rose.
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Natural gas use dips to 2018 lows in warm winter
The U S Energy Administration reports a weekly natural gas update showing consumption in January and February at the lowest since 2018. Warm winter across much of the United States reduced heating demand and prices have fallen about half this year.
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Stocks End Lower as Commodities Slip Across Markets
Energy prices mostly retreat with natural gas down about 2 percent and wholesale gasoline down 1.6 percent. U S crude oil and heating oil slide while gold dips and silver climbs. Congressional testimony from Howard Schultz features a personal wealth assertion amid housing remarks.
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Stocks Rally as Markets Steady After Turbulent Month
Stocks rose with the S&P 500 up 1.4 percent while the Dow and Nasdaq gained as global markets followed. Lululemon Athletica closed at 31.14, up 3.1 percent amid strong first quarter results from the investment bank.
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Dever Calls for Focused housing policy and tax reform
Dever urged a policy driven approach to housing detailing the need for more diverse options and land use changes. He urged belt-tightening at City Hall and noted concerns about water and sewer fees and residents’ ability to pay. Amber Sellers Brad Finkelder and Courtney Shipley face term expirations with a June 1 filing deadline.
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Tobacco Age 21 Bill Advances Amid Support From State Agencies
The House approved the tobacco age increase 68 to 53 earlier this month. Kelly has not indicated a signature plan. State Department of Revenue and the Department for Aging and Disability Services supported the measure. Public health officials say raising the age will cut tobacco use and health costs. The CDC notes tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death and 9 of 10 adult smokers began by 18. Forty-one states have 21 laws, and federal action in 2019 linked funds to enforcement.
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