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Trump Statement
The President publicly demands the Fed lower rates to alleviate pressure on the housing market.
Mortgage Peak
Average 30-year fixed mortgage rates hit a new quarterly high, further cooling buyer demand.
Inflation Report
Economic data shows inflation remains steady, failing to drop to the Fed's target.
President Trump has intensified calls for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, citing the burden of rising mortgage costs on American homeowners. The demand comes despite steady inflation figures, setting the stage for a significant confrontation between the executive branch and the central bank.
As the National People’s Congress convenes to set China’s 2030 blueprint, the nation faces a critical tension between Xi Jinping’s high-tech industrial goals and a persistent downturn in the property sector. Despite reporting 5% growth in 2025, structural imbalances and weakening domestic demand threaten the long-term stability of the world's second-largest economy.