Mortgage rates aren’t likely to fall any time soon — here’s why

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Rates on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose above 7% in the week ended Jan. 16, according to Freddie Mac data.
Mortgage rates were below 3% as recently as late 2021.
They are unlikely to fall below 6% until 2026, economists said. That’s partly due to investor worries tied to President Donald Trump’s policy agenda, they said.

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A 5 million percent return in 60 years leaves Warren Buffett’s legacy unmatched

January 1, 2026

Key Points Warren Buffett has handed over the CEO reins to Greg Abel after a six-decade run. From 1964 to 2024, Berkshire delivered a compounded annual gain of 19.9%, nearly double the S&P 500’s 10.4%. As Buffett relinquishes the helm, investors are increasingly focused on what disappears with him. Source

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Nike, Corcept Therapeutics, Taiwan Semiconductor & more

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Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Nike — Shares of the sneaker giant rose around 4% after board members Tim Cook and Robert Holmes Swan, as well as Nike CEO Elliott Hill, increased their stakes, Verity data shows. The action comes as Nike wraps up a tough year. Corcept Therapeutics — Shares […]

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Intel, Hyatt Hotels, Taiwan Semiconductor & more

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Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Intel — The technology stock rose 1%. Earlier this week, Nvidia completed its $5 billion equity investment in Intel. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing — Shares ticked up 1% after Reuters reported that Nvidia asked the semiconductor firm to boost its H200 production in response to Chinese orders […]