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Fannie Mae’s net interest income from its core business rose during the fourth quarter, but its net earnings fell due largely to loan-loss provision adjustments and interest rate-related negative valuation changes. Processing Content The government-sponsored enterprise earned $3.5 billion and generated nearly $7.3 billion net interest income during the fourth quarter of 2025.  In comparison, […]

Key insight: The better-than-expected jobs report saw 130,000 jobs added in January, while unemployment dropped to 4.3%.  What’s at stake: The Federal Reserve is watching the numbers closely as Chairman Jerome Powell considers the central bank’s dual inflation and employment mandate.  Forward look: The strong job numbers reduce the need for the Fed to slash