Mortgage rates could still fall if economic data weakens and the Fed continues cutting interest rates. But that's a big "if." Lately, progress has stalled on getting inflation dow

Inflation data appear to have cemented the market’s view of a quarter-point rate cut next week, but beyond that they have provided little clarity. Traders now see a 99% chance of a cut on Dec.18, up from 71% a week ago,

Global shares and Wall Street indexes rose on Wednesday after an in-line inflation reading kept intact bets on the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates later this month.