Wealth fully recovers from Great Recession for U S households
The Fed reports U S household wealth rose by 3 trillion to 70 trillion in the January-March quarter, topping the 2007 peak as stock and home prices rebound. Yet inflation and population growth limit the average household to about 63 percent of the lost wealth, with the rich benefiting most.
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Wealth fully recaptured by U S households despite inequality
Household wealth rose by about three trillion dollars to seventy trillion in Q1 2023, reclaiming the prior 2007 peak. Inflation and population growth limit average gains, with stock prices boosting affluent households most.
15-Year Mortgage Rate Edges Above 3 Percent
Freddie Mac reports the average U S 15 year fixed mortgage rose to 3.03 percent this week from 2.98 percent, the highest since last May. Fed bond tapering fears boosted rates recently, though long term rates stay low historically. The 15 year rate had dipped to 2.56 percent a month earlier.
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College loan rates at stake as Senate fails to advance bills
Senate failure to move bipartisan measures keeps interest on new subsidized Stafford loans at 3.4 to 6.8 percent as lawmakers miss a 60 vote threshold. Fall rates may rise for students who max out loans, with costs potentially exceeding 1000 dollars more than last year. Wall Street ends best day in weeks after rally and job data preview.
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Economists Say No Stock Bubble Amid Fed Rate Debate
AP survey shows three quarters of economists say stocks are not overvalued despite market gains since 2009. They cite strong profits and rising wealth as support, expect growth to average about 2 percent in Q2 and accelerate later, with 2014 growth around 2.8 percent as hiring and confidence improve.
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Economists see steady growth amid Fed policy and worker trends
Nearly three dozen economists surveyed by The Associated Press expect U.S. growth to stay steady as temporary and contract labor use rises. They note Fed bond purchases keep rates low, supporting stock prices, while potential rate hikes could turn markets. The outlook contrasts with Japan’s hoped avoidance of recession.
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