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06/14/2026 · Miami-Dade County

Mortgage Rates Remain Elevated Despite Federal Reserve Action

Mortgage rates have stayed high even as the Federal Reserve manages interest rates. Market participants' views on inflation play a larger role in determining home loan costs than Federal Reserve decisions do.

06/13/2026

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U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May as labor market shows resilience

American employers added 172,000 jobs in May, marking the third consecutive month of employment growth. The labor market has maintained strength despite multiple economic pressures, according to the latest data.

06/13/2026

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May jobs report expected to show steady hiring despite inflation pressures

The May employment report arrives Friday with forecasts pointing to continued job growth even as inflation strains the broader economy. Analysts expect hiring to hold steady despite mounting cost pressures.

06/13/2026

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Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks Leave Strait of Hormuz Mostly Closed, Threatening Global Energy Supply

Diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have stalled, leaving the Strait of Hormuz largely closed to commercial traffic. Energy analysts warn that a prolonged disruption could reverberate across global oil markets and supply chains.

06/13/2026

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Social Security Trust Fund Faces 2033 Depletion, Trustees Report Shows

Social Security trustees project the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund will deplete its reserves in 2033, matching last year's timeline. The separate Disability Insurance Trust Fund is expected to remain solvent.

06/13/2026

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Asian stocks fall as tech concerns collide with Middle East tensions

Stock markets in Asia declined as investors sold technology holdings while Iran and Israel exchanged military strikes, sending oil prices into volatile trading.

06/14/2026