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Interest rates and policy risks cloud Wisconsin construction in 2026
Wisconsin’s construction industry outperformed the national average in 2025, though uncertainty around interest rates has left the outlook for this year mixed.
A powerful force has been holding back the housing market. It’s finally easing.
The mortgage lock-in effect is easing as more homeowners face higher rates, potentially increasing home inventory and impacting prices in the housing market.
Robust consumer spending boosts US third-quarter economic growth
The U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in two years in the third quarter, fueled by robust consumer spending, though momentum appears to have faded amid the rising cost of living and recent government shutdown.
Fed expected to cut rates as hiring weakens, inflation lingers
The Federal Reserve will almost certainly cut its key interest rate on Wednesday and could signal it expects another cut in December as the central bank seeks to bolster hiring.
Fed feels pressure before rate cut decision
The Federal Reserve is facing economic uncertainty and political pressure as it meets this week to decide whether to cut interest rates.
US inflation held steady as mild tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food
U.S. inflation was unchanged in July as rising prices for some imported goods were balanced by falling gas and grocery prices, leaving overall prices modestly higher than a year ago.
Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week
The Federal Reserve will likely keep its key short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, despite weeks of harsh criticism and demands from President Donald Trump that the Fed reduce borrowing costs.
Developers face uncertainty with tariffs, interest rates
As tariffs on materials such as aluminum and steel settle in, developers said they've run into market uncertainty and high interest rates that disrupt construction planning.
Federal Reserve’s likely slowdown in rate cuts could disappoint borrowers
The Federal Reserve was poised to continue cutting interest rates next year, but now it exercises caution following strong economic reports and Trump's policy proposals.
Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates again as post-election uncertainty grows
Federal Reserve officials are poised Thursday to reduce their key interest rate for a second straight time.
Federal Reserve signals end to inflation fight with a sizable half-point rate cut
Rate cuts by the Fed should, over time, lead to lower borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards, boosting Americans' finances and supporting more spending and growth.
US inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates
The U.S. inflation spike eased further last month, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.
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- Transportation key to Betty Brinn Children’s Museum relocation
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- (PHOTOS) Milwaukee’s Hoan Bridge lit up safety barrel orange for work zone awareness
- Ho-Chunk Nation plans to bring housing, culture under one roof
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Project Profiles
- First prefabricated bridge in US installed in Eau Claire County
- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
- Four contractors selected to build border wall prototypes
- UW-Milwaukee’s Greenstreet shaping minds (and the city)
- Turning the Corner(s) (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)