Economy

Analysts optimistic for a September rate cut.

More than 15 percent of deals fell through last month, even as overall sales ticked higher.

The president announced that tariffs are coming for furniture imports, with a goal of restoring manufacturing to the United States.

The decision follows Trump’s executive order eliminating duty-free treatment for low-value imports into the country.

The Federal Reserve chair opened the door to rate cuts even as he cautioned about inflation in his closely watched Jackson Hole speech.

Household spending growth fell sharply in the first half of the year, with Fitch flagging a stagflationary risk.

Surge driven by exports and increased demand for domestic U.S. factory goods.

Despite worrisome signals, Fed economists see strength in the U.S. labor market.

In April, Breville announced it would make ’tactical adjustments’ to its manufacturing locations in response to the Liberation Day tariffs.

‘We’ve been in business for 124 years, and you don’t stay around that long if you’re not determined and willing to fight and compete,’ an executive said.

The board minutes highlighted that ‘uncertainty remained about the timing, magnitude, and persistence of the effects’ of this year’s increase in duties.

Federal housing finance regulator Bill Pulte accused Cook of mortgage fraud.

Official data showed that the biggest contributor to July’s rise in inflation came from transportation costs.

Other derivative products subject to the tariff hikes include wind turbines and bulldozers, according to the Commerce Department.

Nevada ranked first in the number of homes on the market, with inventory up by 52.9 percent year over year.

Based on hopes of the Ukraine war ending – plus other factors – the major stock indexes are up an average of 2% in 1st half of August – normally a weak month.

Single- and multi-family starts rose on hopes that lower mortgage rates later this year could lift the sluggish market, an analyst said.

‘We should get an equity stake for our money,’ Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.

The company’s earnings held steady as Q2 sales rose, with executives predicting only targeted, not sweeping, price increases for consumers.

The central bank has three scheduled policy meetings before the end of the year to decide on rate cuts.

Analysts optimistic for a September rate cut.

More than 15 percent of deals fell through last month, even as overall sales ticked higher.

The president announced that tariffs are coming for furniture imports, with a goal of restoring manufacturing to the United States.

The decision follows Trump’s executive order eliminating duty-free treatment for low-value imports into the country.

The Federal Reserve chair opened the door to rate cuts even as he cautioned about inflation in his closely watched Jackson Hole speech.

Household spending growth fell sharply in the first half of the year, with Fitch flagging a stagflationary risk.

Surge driven by exports and increased demand for domestic U.S. factory goods.

Despite worrisome signals, Fed economists see strength in the U.S. labor market.

In April, Breville announced it would make ’tactical adjustments’ to its manufacturing locations in response to the Liberation Day tariffs.

‘We’ve been in business for 124 years, and you don’t stay around that long if you’re not determined and willing to fight and compete,’ an executive said.

The board minutes highlighted that ‘uncertainty remained about the timing, magnitude, and persistence of the effects’ of this year’s increase in duties.

Federal housing finance regulator Bill Pulte accused Cook of mortgage fraud.

Official data showed that the biggest contributor to July’s rise in inflation came from transportation costs.

Other derivative products subject to the tariff hikes include wind turbines and bulldozers, according to the Commerce Department.

Nevada ranked first in the number of homes on the market, with inventory up by 52.9 percent year over year.

Based on hopes of the Ukraine war ending – plus other factors – the major stock indexes are up an average of 2% in 1st half of August – normally a weak month.

Single- and multi-family starts rose on hopes that lower mortgage rates later this year could lift the sluggish market, an analyst said.

‘We should get an equity stake for our money,’ Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.

The company’s earnings held steady as Q2 sales rose, with executives predicting only targeted, not sweeping, price increases for consumers.

The central bank has three scheduled policy meetings before the end of the year to decide on rate cuts.