The U.S. Housing Market Becomes a More Local Story

Published on September 29, 2026

As bond yields have risen, mortgage rates are again facing upward pressure, extending the U.S. housing market's post-pandemic affordability challenges. Beyond mortgage rates, trends in wage growth, taxes, and insurance costs also continue to shape the affordability outlook.

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United States, Mexico Announce Successful Resolution of Rapid Response Labor Mechanism Matter at Akwel Juárez México Facility

September 29, 2026
WASHINGTON – The United States and Mexico today announced the successful resolution of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) facility-specific Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) matter regarding theAkwel Juárez México, S.A. de C.V. (Akwel or the company) facility located in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico. The United States and Mexico agreed on a course of remediation to address lab

Living With The Realities Of A Flat Economy

September 29, 2026
Here are my suggestions for coping in a flat economy: If you can, build an extended emergency fund that could cover expenses for up to a year. Do not leave a job before you are sure of a new one. Be realistic about how long everything now takes, from a job search to a home sale. Stop waiting for the old normal to come back. It may not. If a move or decision makes sense for your family, make it on