Economy

Markets ended the week on a strong note after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns about energy supply disruptions.

In some markets, homeownership makes more sense than renting as costs are similar, while in expensive coastal areas, many potential buyers must rent.

The number of properties with a foreclosure filing was up by 26 percent year over year.

Cattle prices have soared by more than 25 percent over the past 12 months.

Unemployment claims data further support that layoffs remain low as companies refrain from shrinking headcount.

More than 60 percent of builders said suppliers have raised prices of building materials due to higher fuel costs.

The Treasury chief said the economy remains strong, while Trump predicted that energy prices would drop quickly.

Advocates of blue-state taxes on millionaires and billionaires say they’re targeting the wealthy, but experts say the taxes will expand to hit more Americans.

Shipments to the United States continue to decline amid tariff fallout and the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Energy disruptions related to the Middle East conflict risk a recession-like slowdown and elevated price pressures.

The new numbers prompted the National Association of Realtors to downgrade its forecast of existing home sales growth for the full year to a modest 4 percent.

It’s not only immigration and artificial intelligence that are driving change in the U.S. labor market.

Rising energy prices were the primary culprit for the March increase.

Strong business investments and higher wages are expected over the next four years, the Council of Economic Advisers says.

The average effective tax rate on single-family residences was 0.9 percent, the highest since 2020, according to ATTOM.

Healthcare, tech, and leisure stocks led the market gains.

‘Economic expectations will likely improve after consumers gain confidence’ the war’s supply disruptions have ended, the consumer surveys director says.

The inflation spike was not a surprise, but observers are waiting to see if price pressures will persist.

Markets ended the week on a strong note after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns about energy supply disruptions.

In some markets, homeownership makes more sense than renting as costs are similar, while in expensive coastal areas, many potential buyers must rent.

The number of properties with a foreclosure filing was up by 26 percent year over year.

Cattle prices have soared by more than 25 percent over the past 12 months.

Unemployment claims data further support that layoffs remain low as companies refrain from shrinking headcount.

More than 60 percent of builders said suppliers have raised prices of building materials due to higher fuel costs.

The Treasury chief said the economy remains strong, while Trump predicted that energy prices would drop quickly.

Advocates of blue-state taxes on millionaires and billionaires say they’re targeting the wealthy, but experts say the taxes will expand to hit more Americans.

Shipments to the United States continue to decline amid tariff fallout and the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Energy disruptions related to the Middle East conflict risk a recession-like slowdown and elevated price pressures.

The new numbers prompted the National Association of Realtors to downgrade its forecast of existing home sales growth for the full year to a modest 4 percent.

It’s not only immigration and artificial intelligence that are driving change in the U.S. labor market.

Rising energy prices were the primary culprit for the March increase.

Strong business investments and higher wages are expected over the next four years, the Council of Economic Advisers says.

The average effective tax rate on single-family residences was 0.9 percent, the highest since 2020, according to ATTOM.

Healthcare, tech, and leisure stocks led the market gains.

‘Economic expectations will likely improve after consumers gain confidence’ the war’s supply disruptions have ended, the consumer surveys director says.

The inflation spike was not a surprise, but observers are waiting to see if price pressures will persist.