Consumer Confidence Up Slightly in February But Pessimism Endures
Consumers’ perception of the economy plays as vital a role in shaping market activity as hard economic data, as consumers ...
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Building Permits Rise as New Report Finds More Economic Softness in 2026
At the end of 2025, the leading indicators of the economy suggested a slowing contraction, but enduring consumer cynicism. The ...
Inflation Hits New Lows as 2026 Outlook Brightens
January appears to be looking up in terms of inflation as the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics ...
Jobs Report Sees ‘Modest’ Improvement, With 2026 Rate Cuts in Flux
On the heels of the decision from the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) to hold interest rates steady, the ...
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Addresses Gap Between Economic Performance and Sentiment
At the January Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates unchanged. Both Fed ...
Atlanta Fed President Predicts Resilient Economy in 2026 With Room for Growth
At a moderated talk held by the Rotary Club of Atlanta, retiring Federal Reserve of Atlanta President and CEO Raphael ...
Fed Governor Predicts Three Rate Cuts to Come in 2026
At the January Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates unchanged. Recent monetary ...
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged After Ending 2025 With Three Straight Cuts
Above, Fed Chair Jerome Powell The Federal Reserve has announced its interest rates will remain unchanged during its Jan. 28 ...
Consumer Sentiment Continues to Improve in 2026; Expectations for the Year Looking Positive
Consumer sentiment showed minor improvements as the first month of 2026 nears its close, with expectations toward the future looking ...
Inflation Largely Unchanged in Delayed Personal Consumption Report
The Federal Reserve is reportedly split when it comes to further interest rate cuts in 2026, operating with a “wait-and-see” ...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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