Andrea Riquier

New York

Housing Market Reporter at USA Today

Independent journalist, @ImpactAlpha contributing editor. Basset hound mom, runner, yogi. Survivor. My opinions have always been my own.

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Markets stage relief rally after EU imports tariff is delayed until July 9

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Andrea Riquier

Global financial markets rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed a new round of tariffs until July 9. The euro gained against the dollar, and the gold price declined as demand for safe havens eased. U.S. markets are closed for the Memorial Day holiday, but the STOXX Europe 600 index was 1% higher Monday morning.
Mortgage rates rise as Trump floats taking Fannie and Freddie public

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Andrea Riquier

Rates for home loans pressed higher, as Washington policies continue to stifle housing market activity. In the week ending May 22, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.86%,Â Freddie Mac announced, up from 6.81%Â last week. Those figures donâ€™t include fees or points, and rates in some parts of the country may be higher or lower than the national average.
Bond investors are spooked by the 'big, beautiful' bill. Here's why that matters.

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Andrea Riquier

The $28 trillion market for U.S. Treasurys has had an uneasy several days as the tax bill made its way through Congress. The 30-year bond has gained roughly 11 basis points since Monday, May 19, touching the highest level since 2023. Bond yields rise when prices fall, and vice versa â€“ and thatâ€™s why the bond marketâ€™s opinion on government policy matters.
Stocks fall, Dow down 800 points as bonds tank amid tax debate. Bitcoin hits fresh high.

2 weeks ago | mycentraljersey.com | Andrea Riquier |Medora Lee

U.S. stocks tumbled as the contours of the White House's tax plan began to solidify, signaling steeper inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was off 1.7%, losing 704 points to trade near 41,973 in the mid-afternoon, while the broad S&P 500 Index lost 1.2%, or 76 points, near 5,865. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite, which had turned positive in the late morning, shed 191 points, or 1%, to touch 18,952.
The White House's tax bill will consider SALT (again). What's that mean for you?

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Andrea Riquier

As President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax bill inches through Congress, one of its key sticking points hits Americans directly where they live. The state and local tax deduction – often abbreviated as SALT – was a political flashpoint in the passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and is shaping up to be so again in 2025.
Home insurance protects against climate change. But report finds millions are missing out.

2 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Andrea Riquier |Ignacio Calderon |Ignacio Calderón

In the housing market, homeowners insurance has become the embodiment of the effects of climate change. Over the past several years more frequent and more expensive severe weather events have strained insurance companies, even as skyrocketing premiums punish homeowners’ wallets.
Home insurance protects against climate change. But report finds millions are missing out.

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Andrea Riquier |Ignacio Calderon

In the housing market, homeowners insurance has become the embodiment of the effects of climate change. Over the past several years more frequent and more expensive severe weather events have strained insurance companies, even as skyrocketing premiums punish homeownersâ€™ wallets.
Is it finally a buyer's housing market? What to know about home prices, rate 'lock-in'

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Andrea Riquier

The housing market has been on a roller coaster for the past several years, but as the ride slows to a crawl, home prices and some other measures are likely to come back to earth. Hereâs what to know about some of the most important aspects of the market. Prices surged during the pandemic â up roughly 50% over the last five years, depending on which gauge you use â as mortgage rates hit rock-bottom and Americans reconsidered where they wanted to live. Such big gains have had consequences.
As house hunters freeze up amid trade war, mortgage rates stay steady

4 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Andrea Riquier

Rates for home loans hovered in the same range they've been stuck in for a while, even as big economic forces rocked the housing market. In the week ending May 8, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.76%, Freddie Mac announced. That’s unchanged from last week and almost the exact same level that the popular product has averaged so far in 2025. Those figures don’t include fees or points, and rates in some parts of the country may be higher or lower than the national average.
Stocks jump at the open after Trump announces trade deal plans

4 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Medora Lee |Andrea Riquier

U.S. stocks opened higher after President Donald Trump said in a social media post he planned to announce a trade deal on Thursday. The S&P 500 added about 40 points, or 0.7%, to start trading near 5,671, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 234 points, about 0.6%, to trade near 41,348. The Nasdaq jumped 190 points, nearly 1.1%, to trade near 17,928.

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