Economic Trends News: 6 August 2025 - 13 September 2025

North America: Housing Perks Up Amid Rate Optimism Cooling rates boost housing sentiment: In the United States, mortgage costs have fallen sharply on expectations the Federal Reserve will finally trim interest rates. The average 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to 6.35% (the lowest

Introduction: A Market at an Inflection Point Charleston, South Carolina’s real estate market has been on a wild ride in recent years. Post-pandemic demand sent home prices soaring over 20% annually at the peak, but 2025 finds the market entering a new