Companies in the private sector added 41,000 jobs in December, payroll processing firm ADP said Wednesday. The figure is below economists’ estimates of a gain…
A new outlook from Cox Automotive projects that new vehicle sales are expected to slow slightly in 2026 from last year, which surpassed expectations for the industry. Cox Automotive forecasted that the U.S. will see 15.8…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate If you’re considering borrowing a personal loan in 2026, you may be in for some underwhelming — and perhaps unsurprising — news. Personal loan interest rates are likely to remain elevated. That’s the educated estimate from Ted Rossman, Bankrate senior industry analyst. Consider this…
The Trump administration’s arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro could lead to higher defense spending over the long-term as the U.S. takes a more active role in regional security, according to a research note from Bernstein. Maduro was taken into custody following a special operations raid over the weekend and is…
Image by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate Mortgage rates are unlikely to return to their pandemic lows in 2026, but they could still deliver some relief to borrowers. It’s possible that rates will even fall below the 6% threshold. “I expect the average 30-year fixed rate to fall below 6%…
LEGO is pushing beyond its traditional building blocks with a new screen-free technology designed to make children’s creations react, move and respond during play. The company introduced the innovation Monday at CES 2026, the annual consumer electronics trade show in Las Vegas, where it showcased how embedded technology can bring…
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Homebuyers can usher in 2026 with a little relief as mortgage rates fell to the lowest level of 2025 in the final report of the year. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Wednesday,…
