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Mortgage rates inch higher but remain near 2025 low
U.S. mortgage rates rose for the third consecutive week recently. The 30-year rate sits at 6.26 percent as easing Treasury yields and Fed policy shape the outlook.
August sizzles, then sputters. Uncertainty about Federal Reserve independence roils markets | Opinion
August saw record highs for stocks and gold as Fed independence faced political pressure, driving volatility and investor focus on diversification.
Mortgage rates hit 10-month low, helping prospective buyers
The average rate for a 30-year U.S. mortgage has dipped, giving a sorely needed boost in purchasing power that could help inject life into a聽stagnant housing market.
The Fed鈥檚 $2.5 billion renovation draws scrutiny
The massive project involving two Federal Reserve buildings has drawn criticism from President Donald Trump and others because of escalating costs and perceived extravagance.
The Fed vs. the market: Which one will have its way? | OP-ED
As the Federal Reserve carried out its battle against inflation, consequences arose that were unintended: The banking system suffered the biggest bank failure in years.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
