Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remained at historically healthy levels despite elevated interest rates.

Sales of U.S. homes to foreign nationals have fallen to the lowest level in more than a decade, hampered by a strong dollar and many of the hurdles that have kept the housing market in a deep sales slump for over two years.

Consumers barely increased spending in May from April as still high inflation and high interest rates curbed spending.

U.S. job openings fell in April to the lowest level since 2021.

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain at historically low levels even as other signs that the labor market is cooling have surfaced.

The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, another sign that the labor market remains strong and most workers enjoy extraordinary job security.

U.S. applications for jobless claims rose slightly last week but remain at healthy levels as companies seem reticent to let go of employees in a tight labor market.

The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $940 million after another drawing resulted in plenty of losers but not a single grand prize winner.

Lottery players will have a chance to ring in the New Year with a $685 million bonus in their bank account as a drawing is held in the Mega Millions game.

A giant Mega Millions jackpot has grown larger to an estimated $640 million after another drawing without a winner.

The holiday shopping season — for Mega Millions lottery ticket buyers, at least — is ramping up as officials say the estimated jackpot for Tuesday night’s drawing has surpassed half a billion dollars.

U.S. job openings dropped in October but remained high, a sign that businesses became slightly less desperate for workers as the Federal Reserve ramps up interest rates in an effort to cool the economy.

Slightly more Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market remains one of the healthiest parts of an uneven U.S. economy.

No one won an estimated $700 million Powerball jackpot, meaning the big prize will grow to an estimated $800 million for the next drawing.

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Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week for the sixth straight week, marking new highs not seen in 15 years.

As seconds ticked off Northbrook’s 27-14 win over Aldine last Saturday, Raiders coach Andres Gomez’s thoughts weren’t on getting his first win as a head coach in his 22nd try.

There are three legitimate threats for the district championship.

Tesla shareholders have approved a three-for-one stock split, a move that will make the company’s shares more accessible to smaller investors.

Now that the Mega Millions lottery jackpot has topped $1 billion, plenty of people who rarely play the game are considering risking $2 or joining an office pool in hopes of an immense payoff.

Lottery officials on Friday raised the Mega Millions grand prize to $830 million, giving players a shot at what would be the nation’s fourth largest jackpot.

Tesla is covering travel costs for employees seeking abortions outside their home state.

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The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged down for the first time in two months following a swift rise to its highest level in more than a decade.

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose for the seventh straight week, climbing to their highest level in more than a decade.

VYPE was recently on campus during Northbrook’s most recent VYPE Campus Media Day.

Northbrook baseball is off to one of its best starts this century.

Northbrook baseball is off to one of its best starts this century.

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Sales of new single family homes in December rose to their highest level in 10 months as buyers took advantage of lower prices in anticipation of higher interest rates.

U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession.

Sales of new single-family homes rose 12.4% in November, the fastest pace in seven months, with low mortgage rates continuing to fuel heightened demand.

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Average long-term mortgage rates dipped lower this week as economic prospects continued muted amid a wave of new delta variant coronavirus cases.

Mortgage rates were mixed last week.

Mortgage rates have fallen for the fourth straight week.

Mortgage rates continued to fall this week, tracking a decline in yields on Treasury securities as the bond market continues to signal concerns over the strength of the recovery from the pandemic recession.

More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in May, a surprising rebound after months of cooling in the housing market, where lack of inventory has pushed prices to record levels.

Mortgage rates were mostly lower this week as the economy continued to show signs of recovery from the pandemic recession and recent bursts of inflation were deemed temporary by federal policymakers.

The red-hot U.S. housing market is widening the gap between what a home is objectively worth and what eager buyers are willing to pay for it.

Mortgage rates declined this week, marking their fourth consecutive week below 3%.

More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in March after two months of declines, pointing to a healthy housing market as summer approaches and the economy continues what shaping up to be a rapid recovery.

The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes last month fell by the most since last years virus outbreak sent the economy into freefall. The National Association of Realtors index of pending home sales tumbled 10.6% to 110.3 in February, its lowest level since May of last year. The National Association of Realtors’ index of pending home sales tumbled 10.6% to 110.3 in February, its lowest level since May of last year. Contract signings are considered a barometer of purchases that will take place in the next two months. AdContract signings in all four regions fell in February and all are now behind last year's pace.

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