/tags/interest-rates interest rates en-US Copyright Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:24:33 GMT /business-economy/2022-08-01/as-interest-rates-rise-the-american-dream-of-homeownership-fades-for-some Rising interest rates and fierce competition are pushing many potential homeowners out of the market, leading one person to conclude: "I feel like the American dream isn't attainable anymore." Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:24:33 GMT /business-economy/2022-08-01/as-interest-rates-rise-the-american-dream-of-homeownership-fades-for-some Karen Zamora, Christopher Intagliata /texas-news/2022-07-07/why-you-may-see-your-insurance-rates-rising-soon Several Texas insurance companies have warned that higher premiums are on the horizon due to labor shortages and supply chain issues. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 21:30:00 GMT /texas-news/2022-07-07/why-you-may-see-your-insurance-rates-rising-soon Alexandra Hart | Texas Standard , Yvonne Marquez | Texas Standard /2019-01-30/fed-says-u-s-growth-is-solid-keeps-interest-rates-unchanged The labor market continues to get stronger and the economy is growing at a solid rate, the Federal Reserve said. The central bank also said it will be patient as it decides on future rate increases. Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:13:51 GMT /2019-01-30/fed-says-u-s-growth-is-solid-keeps-interest-rates-unchanged Avie Schneider /2015-12-16/federal-reserve-announces-hike-in-short-term-interest-rates After holding rates near zero for seven years, the Fed approved a small increase Wednesday. While that step seems minor, the impact could be huge in 2016 as borrowing costs head up. Wed, 16 Dec 2015 19:03:00 GMT /2015-12-16/federal-reserve-announces-hike-in-short-term-interest-rates Marilyn Geewax