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Markets

Interest rates keep going down but mortgage rates aren't following suit. Here's why

Economy

U.S. economy shows positive signs of growth

The Department of Commerce report found the economy grew at 2.8%.
Nation World

As affordable housing disappears, states scramble to shore up the losses

As many as 223,000 affordable housing units across the U.S. could be yanked out from under them in the next five years alone.
Economy

Fed slashes interest rates in first cut since 2020

Inflation has plummeted from a peak of 9.1% in June 2022 to 2.5% last month, not far above the Fed's 2% target.
Life

Living in Des Moines: Is apartment demand still on the rise?

According to a recent report from RentCafe, over 1,000 new apartment units were built in Des Moines last year.
Money

Seller's market? Buyer's delight? A look into Des Moines' housing market

30-year average mortgage interest rates jumped from 3.1% a year ago to 6.9% this November. The move has slowed down sales, but what about prices?
Economy

Stocks fall sharply worldwide as recession fears cloud world markets

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at its lowest point since 2020 Friday.
Money

Alliant Energy, Iowa Lakes Electric Co-op talk increased heating bills, customer demand

It is a combination of increasing demand and a dangerous reliance on natural gas, with a pattern that is likely unsustainable for years to come.
Money

Why are your heating bills skyrocketing? Is there relief in sight?

With pandemic-related economic disruptions in play, supply and demand challenges cloud the future of natural gas prices.
Programs

Mark gives one final goodbye to Eric Sorensen

Financial Advisor Mark Grywacheski explained why prices in the stock market were back up Monday, June 28th, but he also had a farewell to Eric Sorensen.
Money

Should you invest in the stock market right now?

Investing during a pandemic: A smart call or a risky gamble?
News

Stocks fall sharply as coronavirus threatens global economy

The Associated Press says U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday and were on track for their worst week since October 2008 as COVID-19 threatens the global economy.

Urbandale pays off multi-million dollar bonds early

Nate Boulton concedes Iowa Senate District 20 race

WEATHER IMPACT FORECAST: A nice weekend warm-up before the BIG CHILL

Volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year

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Interest rates keep going down but mortgage rates aren't following suit. Here's why

U.S. economy shows positive signs of growth

As affordable housing disappears, states scramble to shore up the losses

Fed slashes interest rates in first cut since 2020

Living in Des Moines: Is apartment demand still on the rise?

Seller's market? Buyer's delight? A look into Des Moines' housing market

Stocks fall sharply worldwide as recession fears cloud world markets

Alliant Energy, Iowa Lakes Electric Co-op talk increased heating bills, customer demand

Why are your heating bills skyrocketing? Is there relief in sight?

Mark gives one final goodbye to Eric Sorensen

Should you invest in the stock market right now?

Stocks fall sharply as coronavirus threatens global economy

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