Slight Decline in Forward-Looking Economic Indicators, Index Shows
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S., which provides an early indication of significant turning points in...
Economy
Fed Chair Testimony Part II: Independence, Inflation and International Banking Regulations
Appearing before The Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity Task Force—established by the House Financial Services Committee in...
Inflation Continues to Rise; All Eyes on the Fed’s Next Decision
Inflation continues to rise for the fourth consecutive month, continuing a reversal from its decline throughout most of 2024. The...
Report Looks at Potential Long-Term Consequences Should Tariffs Materialize
After an aborted launch on Sat. Feb. 1, 2025, President Trump’s 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico have...
January Shows More Job Gains; Rate Cuts Likely ‘On Hold’
Total nonfarm payrolls increased by 143,000 in January, while the unemployment rate ticked down slightly to 4%, the U.S. Bureau...
Here’s What Moves Mortgage Rates—and Why It’s Not Always the Fed
When the Federal Reserve raises or lowers its benchmark interest rate, many people expect mortgage rates to follow suit. But...
Tariffs, Likely to Be ‘Inflationary,’ Face Uncertain Future
On Sat., Feb. 1, President Donald Trump imposed previously promised tariffs, implementing a 25% tax on imported goods from Mexico...
Fed Governor Cautions Against Early Rate Cuts, Defends Community Banks
At the New England CEO Summit today, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle W. Bowman warned against cutting rates too often, and...
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Rose Again at the End of 2024
The Federal Reserve declined to cut interest rates any further at its latest meeting—and the Fed’s preferred inflation metric now...
Consumer Confidence Continues Slide, Remains Above Recession Line
Consumer confidence continued to slide down in January, according to data from The Conference Board, however, experts feel the downtrend...
The Keywords in a Home Listing That Get a Buyer’s Attention Fast
With online research almost always the first step for buyers, it’s crucial to make sure your homes stand out and provide every bit of information that can create buzz. Read more.
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