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U.S. 30-year mortgage rates jump to 8-month high

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Rising bond yields sent U.S. 30-year mortgage rates to the highest level in eight months, home funding company Freddie Mac said on Thursday.

Geithner says parts of US economy “very strong”

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Geithner cites “encouraging signs” on US economy. He says confident financial reform legislation will pass (Adds comments on legislation, context).

Economists Optimistic About Future Economy, Job Creation

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

ABC News reports  that the economic outlook for the next year is growing more and more positive as news that US industries are continuing to grow and add jobs. Even so, growth is still expected to be slow for the remainder of the year and most companies (46%) do not plan on changing staff levels [...]

AIG swings to a first-quarter profit

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

Firm’s mortgage insurance business posts first profit in three years

Greece’s debt crisis pushes down mortgage rates here

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

Many consumers may not be able to take advantage.

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