Economy

The Fed chairman indicated that a rate cut would depend on whether the president’s global tariffs boost inflation.

Some analysts envision ‘pragmatic normalization’ in the real estate market for the rest of the year.

Pandemic boomtowns now lag as Midwest and Northeast markets lead—a shift toward fundamentals over speculation, the report noted.

Business expectations and current job availability appraisal weakened for the month, according to the confidence survey.

But the outcome will depend on the administration’s ‘ultimate level,’ Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said.

‘I would support lowering the policy rate as soon as our next meeting,’ says Michelle Bowman, a key Federal Reserve policymaker.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that while there have been three months of ‘favorable inflation readings,’ concerns remain.

Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill undergoes some changes.

Factory output climbs for the first time since February as firms boost hiring, but inflationary pressures intensify as businesses stockpile ahead of tariffs.

Home sales rose in every region except the West, while prices continued to climb.

Officials at California’s two busiest ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach remain optimistic with ongoing tariff talks between the U.S. and China.

Australia’s economic performance plunged from 7th to 16th, while business efficiency took a steeper dive, from 22nd to 37th.

A federal appeals court previously ruled that the companies challenging the regulations lacked standing to sue.

Investors expect the next interest rate cut in September.

Beijing is now the third-largest holder of U.S. Treasury securities.

The cheap crude oil flow from Iran to China might be cut off as the conflict persists.

The United Kingdom was the second-largest holder of U.S. debt for the second straight month.

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep rates unchanged at 4.25 percent.

Overall, investors have been reminded that geopolitical risks are almost always more bark than bite.

The U.S. central bank says the U.S. economy remains solid but the outlook has ‘diminished.’

The Fed chairman indicated that a rate cut would depend on whether the president’s global tariffs boost inflation.

Some analysts envision ‘pragmatic normalization’ in the real estate market for the rest of the year.

Pandemic boomtowns now lag as Midwest and Northeast markets lead—a shift toward fundamentals over speculation, the report noted.

Business expectations and current job availability appraisal weakened for the month, according to the confidence survey.

But the outcome will depend on the administration’s ‘ultimate level,’ Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said.

‘I would support lowering the policy rate as soon as our next meeting,’ says Michelle Bowman, a key Federal Reserve policymaker.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that while there have been three months of ‘favorable inflation readings,’ concerns remain.

Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill undergoes some changes.

Factory output climbs for the first time since February as firms boost hiring, but inflationary pressures intensify as businesses stockpile ahead of tariffs.

Home sales rose in every region except the West, while prices continued to climb.

Officials at California’s two busiest ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach remain optimistic with ongoing tariff talks between the U.S. and China.

Australia’s economic performance plunged from 7th to 16th, while business efficiency took a steeper dive, from 22nd to 37th.

A federal appeals court previously ruled that the companies challenging the regulations lacked standing to sue.

Investors expect the next interest rate cut in September.

Beijing is now the third-largest holder of U.S. Treasury securities.

The cheap crude oil flow from Iran to China might be cut off as the conflict persists.

The United Kingdom was the second-largest holder of U.S. debt for the second straight month.

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep rates unchanged at 4.25 percent.

Overall, investors have been reminded that geopolitical risks are almost always more bark than bite.

The U.S. central bank says the U.S. economy remains solid but the outlook has ‘diminished.’