Katherine Watt

Peterborough

Managing Editor at Kelsey Media

Features Editor for Top Santé Magazine. Opinions are my own.

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Are vaccines biological and chemical weapons? By physical composition and physiological effects, yes. Under deceitful American and international law, no.

5 days ago | bailiwicknews.substack.com | Katherine Watt

JMJ Orientation for new readers; American Domestic Bioterrorism Program; Tools for dismantling kill box anti-lawInternational and federal biological agent and toxin laws and facilities, including "biosafety lab" (BSL) and "biological select agent and toxin" (BSAT) regulations are theatrical props to support projected illusion of stable, self-spreading biological threats.
Refi Rates Move Up for Homeowners

6 days ago | finance.yahoo.com | Katherine Watt

suburban house Average mortgage refinance rates have been volleying between 6.5% and 7% as fears of both higher inflation and an economic slowdown play tug-of-war with financial markets. Overall, rates are too high for most homeowners to save money from refinancing. After three interest rate cuts last year, the Federal Reserve has left rates unchanged in 2025 to assess the economic fallout from President Trump's policies on trade, immigration and government spending.
Rates Ride High on Economic Uncertainty

6 days ago | finance.yahoo.com | Katherine Watt

MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES - 2017/04/28: Luxurious Coral Gables houses. Facade of a lavish modern house with slant roofs and beautifully manicured lawns. Check out CNET Money's weekly mortgage rate forecast for a more in-depth look at what’s next for Fed rate cuts, labor data and inflation. It’s been a bumpy few months for mortgage rates. Lingering inflation, the threat of a global trade war and growing recession worries have reduced affordable options for homebuyers.
How the Federal Reserve Affects Mortgage Rates

1 week ago | cnet.com | Katherine Watt

The Federal Reserve voted to extend a pause on interest rate cuts for a third consecutive time this year. As markets face lingering inflation, heightened recession risks and overall uncertainty, holding rates steady gives the central bank time to assess the impact of President Donald Trump's erratic tariff campaign, immigration policies and federal cutbacks. Interest rate cuts won't come until July at the earliest, though Fed Chair Jerome Powell won't commit to a timeframe.
Mortgage Rate Forecast for May: Can Rates Fall Without Fed Cuts?

1 week ago | cnet.com | Katherine Watt

The Federal Reserve may be stand its ground on interest rates, but the outlook for mortgage rates is still on shaky footing. Since early spring, average 30-year fixed rates have been moving between 6.5% and 7%, with no clear direction forward.
How the Federal Reserve Affects Mortgage Rates

1 week ago | cnet.com | Katherine Watt

The Federal Reserve is almost certain to hold interest rates steady at the conclusion of its meeting today, despite President Trump's demand that they be slashed immediately. If you're in the market for a home, you might be wondering what that means for mortgage rates. When the Fed adjusts its benchmark interest rate, interest rates on savings accounts and short-term loan vehicles follow quickly.
How the Federal Reserve Affects Mortgage Rates

1 week ago | cnet.com | Katherine Watt |Laura Michelle Davis

The Federal Reserve is almost certain to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, despite President Trump's demand that they be slashed immediately. If you're in the market for a home, you might be wondering what that means for mortgage rates. When the Fed adjusts its benchmark interest rate, interest rates on savings accounts and short-term loan vehicles follow quickly.
Mortgage Rates on May 6, 2025

1 week ago | finance.yahoo.com | Katherine Watt

A large gray house with a front lawn. Check out CNET Money's weekly mortgage rate forecast for a more in-depth look at what’s next for Fed rate cuts, labor data and inflation. It’s been a bumpy few months for mortgage rates. Lingering inflation, the threat of a global trade war and growing recession worries have reduced affordable options for homebuyers. The average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate is 6.83% today, a decrease of -0.05% since one week ago.
How to Prepare for a Recession: 6 Money Rules Experts Recommend

1 week ago | cnet.com | Katherine Watt

It's not just a gut feeling. Prediction markets currently estimate a 57% chance of a recession in 2025, up more than 30 percentage points since the start of Trump 2.0.Over the past month, President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariff campaign has sent financial markets into a tailspin, trampling consumer confidence and fueling concerns of a significant economic slowdown.
Mortgage Refinance Rates on May 5, 2025

1 week ago | finance.yahoo.com | Katherine Watt

Unlock stock picks and a broker-level newsfeed that powers Wall Street. Katherine Watt Mon, May 5, 2025, 3:00 AM 5 min read For Sale Real Estate Sign in Front of New House. Mortgage refinance rates have been moderating in response to rising layoffs and worries about a potential economic downturn. Despite the recent dip in rates, experts don’t expect another refinancing boom like in 2020 and 2021, when mortgage rates dropped to historic lows.