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Home Prices Are Not Cratering—Even as Buyers Exit the Market
‘We have a very unusual marketplace,’ says Jim Righeimer, a former California mayor and real estate developer.
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Golden Handcuffs Loosen as Mortgages Above 6 Percent Exceed Share Below 3 Percent
‘This crossover reflects a gradual resetting’ in the U.S. real estate market, says Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com.
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Trump Signs Order Targeting Critical Mineral Supply Chain
A new executive order by President Donald Trump attempts to further strengthen America’s supply chains for critical minerals.
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Existing Home Sales Post Biggest Gains in Nearly 3 Years
The South and West regions dominated sales.
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October–December US Budget Deficit Down 15 Percent From Previous Year
Receipts rose 13 percent while outlays ticked up 2 percent in the first three months of the fiscal year.
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US Retail Sales Post Best Month Since July
Broad-based gains were driven by rebounding auto sales and robust holiday shopping. A key retail sales measure for GDP calculations also rose in November.
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China Ends 2025 With Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus
Its trade surplus with the United States shrank by 22 percent last year.
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How the Housing Market Became a Trap for the Next Generation
Why housing no longer behaves like housing.
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Producer Prices Tick Up in November as Inflation Pressures Stabilize
Goods prices increased at the largest monthly gain since February 2024.
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What Is the Federal Funds Rate?
Understanding the federal funds rate helps explain why interest rates rise and fall across the economy.
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Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy Protection a Year After Neiman Marcus Deal
The luxury retailer said stores will remain open as it seeks to restructure debt and reset leadership.
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Starlink Activates Free Internet Access in Iran Amid Violent Clampdown, Nonprofit Says
Iranian group NasNet stated that it has discussed with Starlink and U.S. authorities about restoring internet in Iran.
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US Gives Go-Ahead for Nvidia’s H200 Chip Sales to China
Regulations say China cannot receive more than half of the quantity of chips sold to U.S. consumers.
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Boeing Delivers 600 Aircraft in 2025, Highest in Seven Years
Boeing booked 1,173 net orders during 2025, exceeding Airbus’ total of 1,000.
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Trump Admin Awards $22 Million for Critical Mineral Supply Chains
The funding will target labor exploitation in Indonesia and Congo, where Chinese companies control critical mineral processing.
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Microsoft Says Americans Won’t Pay Higher Electricity Costs for Its AI Data Centers
The tech titan’s pledge comes shortly after President Donald Trump urged the industry to ‘pay their own way.’
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Home Prices Are Not Cratering—Even as Buyers Exit the Market
‘We have a very unusual marketplace,’ says Jim Righeimer, a former California mayor and real estate developer.
|
Golden Handcuffs Loosen as Mortgages Above 6 Percent Exceed Share Below 3 Percent
‘This crossover reflects a gradual resetting’ in the U.S. real estate market, says Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com.
|
Trump Signs Order Targeting Critical Mineral Supply Chain
A new executive order by President Donald Trump attempts to further strengthen America’s supply chains for critical minerals.
|
Existing Home Sales Post Biggest Gains in Nearly 3 Years
The South and West regions dominated sales.
|
October–December US Budget Deficit Down 15 Percent From Previous Year
Receipts rose 13 percent while outlays ticked up 2 percent in the first three months of the fiscal year.
|
US Retail Sales Post Best Month Since July
Broad-based gains were driven by rebounding auto sales and robust holiday shopping. A key retail sales measure for GDP calculations also rose in November.
|
China Ends 2025 With Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus
Its trade surplus with the United States shrank by 22 percent last year.
|
How the Housing Market Became a Trap for the Next Generation
Why housing no longer behaves like housing.
|
Producer Prices Tick Up in November as Inflation Pressures Stabilize
Goods prices increased at the largest monthly gain since February 2024.
|
What Is the Federal Funds Rate?
Understanding the federal funds rate helps explain why interest rates rise and fall across the economy.
|
Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy Protection a Year After Neiman Marcus Deal
The luxury retailer said stores will remain open as it seeks to restructure debt and reset leadership.
|
Starlink Activates Free Internet Access in Iran Amid Violent Clampdown, Nonprofit Says
Iranian group NasNet stated that it has discussed with Starlink and U.S. authorities about restoring internet in Iran.
|
US Gives Go-Ahead for Nvidia’s H200 Chip Sales to China
Regulations say China cannot receive more than half of the quantity of chips sold to U.S. consumers.
|
Boeing Delivers 600 Aircraft in 2025, Highest in Seven Years
Boeing booked 1,173 net orders during 2025, exceeding Airbus’ total of 1,000.
|
Trump Admin Awards $22 Million for Critical Mineral Supply Chains
The funding will target labor exploitation in Indonesia and Congo, where Chinese companies control critical mineral processing.
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Microsoft Says Americans Won’t Pay Higher Electricity Costs for Its AI Data Centers
The tech titan’s pledge comes shortly after President Donald Trump urged the industry to ‘pay their own way.’
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