The US economy looks pretty strong, but that's bad news for people hoping to borrow money at lower interest rates. Despite expectations for cheaper borrowing costs, the job market and economy are doing surprisingly well. This is a big problem for those who want to buy houses, cars, or just use their credit cards. We call this a 'no-landing' scenario: the economy keeps growing, inflation comes back, and the Federal Reserve can't lower rates as much as people wanted.

        The strong jobs report from last month really dashed hopes for lower interest rates. The economy added way more jobs than expected, showing it's still going strong even after years of higher rates. This makes the Fed think it doesn't need to lower rates as much. The bond market is catching on too; the 10-year Treasury yield is back above 4%.

        This affects the housing market a lot. Mortgage rates haven't gone down, and it’s unclear if they will. Plus, inflation could jump back up, making interest rates stay high for longer. This is tough for regular people who have been dealing with high borrowing costs for years. Credit cards and car loans are at their highest rates in a long time, and fewer people are taking out big loans like mortgages.

        For Americans hoping for some relief from high borrowing costs, this is pretty disappointing. Even though benchmark interest rates are dropping, it's still hard to afford big purchases like homes or cars.

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