Business Leaders Report Tariff Anxiety, Split on When It Will End: Survey
The next big chapter on tariff policy is scheduled to come on Friday, August 1, when the latest pause on...
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Consumer Confidence ‘Stabilizes’ as Future Pessimism Recedes
Consumers’ views on the economy are stabilizing as of late, as reports say that negativity toward the future is decreasing,...
Home Prices Reach Record High, but Profit Margins Stagnate
Home sellers saw a slight increase in profit margins in the second quarter of this year, according to a report...
‘Profound Shift’: Economic Anxiety Affecting Both Buyers and Sellers, New Regional Survey Finds
What do you call a market where both buyers and sellers are stepping back? Answer: worrisome. According a Bright MLS...
Tariffs and Other Challenges Put Downward Pressure on Leading Economic Indicators
The impacts of tariffs, coupled with lower levels of consumer sentiment, are putting downward pressure on Leading Economic Indicators, according...
Consumer Sentiment Hits Highest Level in Five Months
Consumers are definitely feeling more positive about the economy as of late, but remain slightly apprehensive in the long run,...
Fed’s Michael Barr Affirms ‘Wait-and-See’ Approach, Talks Crypto, Private Credit
Looking at today’s financial regulations, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr, speaking at the Brookings Institution, highlighted a few areas he...
Tariff Effects on Inflation Appear to Show Up in June Reading
At last month’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he expected the effects of...
Mortgage Rates Increase Following Strong Jobs Report
Following five weeks of falls, mortgage rates reversed course and saw an increase this week, according to the recent Freddie...
Fed Chair Blames Tariffs for Pause, Uncommitted on July Rate Cut
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, speaking on a panel of central bankers Tuesday morning, declined to commit to a timeline...
Three Tips for Staging a Smaller Home
Staging a home usually requires a bit of creativity, but that challenge can be amplified when dealing with a smaller space. Read more.
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