Date | Title | Description |
31.08.2025 | Here’s how the U.S. Open’s signature Honey Deuce cocktail price stacks up against inflation | The U.S. Open’s signature cocktail, called the Honey Deuce, costs 50% more than it did in 2015.
CNBC compared the Honey Deuce’s price gain with the broader basket tracked in the consumer price index, also known as CPI.
While inflation rates... |
26.08.2025 | Health care groups aim to counter growing ‘national scandal’ of elder homelessness | Roberta Rabinovitz, who had been sleeping on her grandson’ s couch, says she loves her apartment at the Franklin Court assisted living facility in Bristol, Rhode Island. (Felice J. Freyer/KFF Health News/TNS)
“It’s a national scandal, reall... |
22.08.2025 | Wage growth is doing something odd in 2025 — the last time it happened was around the Great Recession | Job “switchers” typically see their wages grow at a faster rate than workers who stay in their current roles.
However, that trend has reversed for the past six months, since February, data shows.
Such a reversal rarely occurs outside of per... |
21.08.2025 | Trump immigration policy may be shrinking labor force, economists say | Evidence suggests Trump administration immigration policies are shrinking the size of the immigrant labor force, and the broader U.S. labor pool in recent months, according to economists CNBC spoke with and research notes on the topic.
If s... |
18.08.2025 | ‘Job hugging’ has replaced job-hopping, consultants say, as workers cling to current roles | Workers are “job hugging,” or clinging to their jobs “for dear life,” according to consultants.
They may be nervous to move to new opportunities in the current labor market. Employers have also pulled back on hiring.
The so-called great res... |
18.08.2025 | Working longer to afford retirement is a risky plan, economists say — but some employees are counting on it | Roughly 70% of working Americans have considered delaying retirement, with nearly half citing fear of not having enough money, according to a July survey.
But planning to work longer may not be enough. Over half of retirees end up leaving t... |
18.08.2025 | Major Companies Including Google and McKinsey Are Bringing Back In-Person Job Interviews to Combat AI Cheating Recruiters say potential hires are reading out answers from AI instead of thinking of the... | In-person job interviews are on the rise as recruiters adapt to candidates using AI during the process — even on video. Recruiters told The Wall Street Journal last week that, though virtual interviews are still popular, the format has a do... |
14.08.2025 | Why investors shouldn’t try to be a ‘hero’ in this economy, analyst says | Relatively weak job growth and the specter of higher inflation ahead due to tariffs mean investors may not want to take outsized risk, according to market pros.
Investors have chased lofty returns for crypto and certain tech companies, one ... |
12.08.2025 | Here’s the inflation breakdown for July 2025 — in one chart | The consumer price index rose 2.7% in July on an annual basis, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
“Core” goods prices are at their highest annual inflation rate in about two years, evidence that the Trump administration tariff pol... |
12.08.2025 | Food costs remain high—and could rise further with tariffs | Even with no overall increase in food prices last month, Americans are still paying more for tariff-sensitive staples like coffee, sugar and bananas — and new import taxes could soon push those costs even higher.
Food prices were unchanged ... |
01.08.2025 | ‘The eye of the hurricane’: Why the U.S. job market has soured, economists say | The July 2025 jobs report suggests a sharper slowdown in U.S. job growth than previously thought, economists said.
President Donald Trump’s tariff policy is among the economic headwinds contributing to slower job creation and hiring, econom... |
29.07.2025 | While the Fed kept its benchmark unchanged, here’s what happened to consumer borrowing rates | The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep its benchmark short-term borrowing rate unchanged once again at its meeting this week.
Many consumer borrowing rates are pegged to the Fed’s benchmark, but they don’t necessarily move in lockst... |
25.07.2025 | Federal Reserve likely to hold interest rates steady despite pressure from Trump. Here’s what that means for your money | Despite escalating political pressure from President Donald Trump, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold its benchmark short-term borrowing rate steady at its meeting next week.
All sorts of consumer borrowing costs are impacted by... |
23.07.2025 | Trump floats ‘no tax on capital gains’ for home sales. Here’s who could benefit | President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the administration is considering ending capital gains taxes on home sales.
Under current law, home sellers can face capital gains taxes once profits exceed $250,000 for single filers or $500,000 for m... |
22.07.2025 | China’s affluent are as pessimistic about the economy as they were during the Covid-19 pandemic | A study of affluent Chinese by Oliver Wyman found 22% were negative about the economy. It just exceeds the 21% seen in October 2022.
Young people recorded the greatest drop in sentiment in May this year from April 2024.
But many affluent Ch... |
16.07.2025 | The ‘lock-in effect’ is making it harder to buy a home—even if mortgage rates fall | Most homeowners say they won’t buy or sell a home this year, no matter where mortgage rates go.
That’s according to a new Bankrate survey, which shows 54% of U.S. homeowners wouldn’t feel comfortable selling at any mortgage rate in 2025, up... |
15.07.2025 | Trump’s ‘big beautiful’ bill could add $3.4 trillion to federal deficits in the next 10 years—what it means for your wallet | President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful” tax-and-spending bill, which he signed into law on July 4, is forecast to increase federal deficits by at least $3.4 trillion over the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
That’... |
14.07.2025 | US manufacturers are stuck in a rut despite subsidies from Biden and protection from Trump | “The past three years have been a real slog for manufacturing,’’ said Eric Hagopian, CEO of Pilot Precision Products, a maker of industrial cutting tools in South Deerfield, Massachusetts. “We didn’t get destroyed like we did in the recessi... |
07.07.2025 | ‘America’s Deficit Reckoning’: How the U.S. debt spiral could spark a crisis | Independent analyses — by sources ranging from Yale University to the Wharton School to the Congressional Budget Office – have each said that President Donald Trump’s budget plan will add trillions of dollars to the U.S. deficit over the ne... |
07.07.2025 | Opinion: Ivo Welch: No one can grasp trillions. Here’s how to make sense of federal spending and debt. | Receiving a monthly Social Security check of $2,000 (the average) or considering the balance of the Social Security trust fund at $2.7 trillion?
I’ve been researching and teaching economics for more than 30 years, and still I can’t wrap my ... |
05.07.2025 | 78% say Trump’s tariffs will make it harder to deal with debt, survey finds. Here are 3 ways to cope | About 78% of survey respondents say President Donald Trump’s tariffs will make it harder to manage or repay debt, according to a recent report by Zety, a resume templates site.
As interest rates stay higher for longer, here are three ways t... |
29.06.2025 | Expectation Gap: What's Really Happening in the IT Job Market in 2025 | Created by Carl Williams
Updated: Jun 29 2025, 23:18 PM EDT
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25.06.2025 | Navigating the Storm: The Future of Economic Data and Market Liquidity | In the heart of economic uncertainty, two significant developments are reshaping the landscape: the appointment of a new chief at the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the evolving dynamics of stock market liquidity. Both events are ... |
25.06.2025 | 21-year-old new grad has applied to ‘200 to 300 jobs’ since fall: ‘I probably get, like, one rejection each day’ | It’s a tough year for young graduates looking for work.
Hiring is at one of its slowest rates in the last decade, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and job cuts are up 47% year over year, according to outplacement firm Cha... |
24.06.2025 | Stock Market Liquidity 2025: What Has Changed? | EU, UK, USA ~
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With changes in the economic environment, technological advances, and investor behavior, liquidity in the stock market in 2025 is undergoing significant changes. What is important to note is that, with global trade te... |
24.06.2025 | Senate version of Trump’s budget bill would raise the debt ceiling by $5 trillion—what it could mean for your wallet | Senate Republicans are backing a budget package that would raise the debt ceiling by $5 trillion, the largest increase in U.S. history, raising questions about its economic impact.
The proposal is part of President Donald Trump’s “One Big B... |
19.06.2025 | The Fed's Steady Hand: Navigating the Economic Waters | The Federal Reserve has chosen to keep interest rates steady, a decision that ripples through the economy like a stone thrown into a pond. This choice, made during the June meeting, comes amid a backdrop of political pressure and economic u... |
18.06.2025 | Fed holds interest rates steady: What that means for your credit cards, auto loans, mortgage and more | The Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged at the end of its June meeting.
The central bank’s interest rate decision has far-reaching implications for almost all types of borrowing and for savings rates.
From credit cards and mortgage rates t... |
16.06.2025 | Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady this week. Here’s what that means for your money | Despite escalating political pressure, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold its benchmark short-term borrowing rate steady at its meeting this week.
All sorts of consumer borrowing costs could be impacted by the Fed’s upcoming dec... |
15.06.2025 | Why aren’t Chinese consumers spending enough money? | China’s consumer spending shows little sign of picking up soon.
Analysts point to one main factor: stagnant income.
Chinese consumers are also turning to lower-priced products, or moving away from big cities to places where the cost of livi... |
11.06.2025 | Is it smart to buy a home right now? The U.S. housing market is a ‘mixed bag,’ broker says | For potential homebuyers, the U.S. housing market is hard to read right now.
Affordability remains an obstacle, with elevated mortgage rates and a median home price of $442,000 — up 0.9% from a year ago, according to Redfin data.
However, i... |
10.06.2025 | 2 expert-approved ways to improve your resume, based on your job search | It is a tough moment for the labor market.
Businesses are hiring at one of the slowest paces in the last 10 years, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and as many as 7.2 million people are unemployed, according to the Bureau... |
09.06.2025 | Job market is ‘trash’ right now, career coach says — here’s why | It’s a tough market for job seekers, especially recent graduates, experts said.
Employers are hiring at the slowest pace in more than a decade, even as unemployment and layoffs are relatively low.
Don’t underestimate the power of building p... |
08.06.2025 | The Financial Fog: Gen Z's Struggle with Saving and Spending | Generation Z stands at a crossroads. Born into a world of rapid change, they face economic uncertainty that looms like a dark cloud. A recent Credit Karma poll reveals a startling truth: nearly half of Gen Z feels that planning for the futu... |
07.06.2025 | When it comes to saving, Gen Z asks: ‘What’s the point?’ That’s dangerous, expert says | Adult members of Gen Z are feeling disillusioned about their economic prospects.
Nearly half say planning for the future feels “pointless,” according to a Credit Karma poll.
Many feel frustrated by a tough job market and worried about debt,... |
31.05.2025 | Job-seekers face a ‘Glass Wall’ trying to get hired right now—experts’ best tips for facing it | Over the last five months, Blake Isaacs has done everything he can to get hired.
The 30-year-old, who’s based in Chicago, worked for the same marketing company for nearly seven years before getting laid off in January.
“I’ve definitely sent... |
30.05.2025 | 3 key money moves to consider while the Fed keeps interest rates higher | Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that the central bank is in no hurry to start trimming its benchmark.
Everything from car loans to credit cards are affected by the Fed’s stance on monetary policy.
Here’s how to make the mos... |
14.05.2025 | Navigating the Shifting Sands of the Job Market: Skills, Strategies, and Survival | The job market is a churning sea. Waves of change crash against the shores of stability. As we look ahead, the landscape is shifting. A recent LinkedIn report predicts that by 2030, 70% of skills used in most jobs will evolve. This is not j... |
09.05.2025 | The Federal Reserve's Steady Hand: What It Means for Your Wallet | The Federal Reserve has decided to hold interest rates steady. This decision, made during a recent two-day meeting, sends ripples through the economy. It affects everything from credit cards to mortgages, auto loans, and savings accounts. T... |
09.05.2025 | Letters to the editor: Trump just keeps on lying; the bigger they are, the harder they fall; high housing costs harm children too | Now he’s blaming Biden for the horrible economy he oversees. Biden left Trump with a 3.4% unemployment rate, an inflation rate of 2.6% and a flourishing stock market. He’ll probably blame the Civil War on old Uncle Joey.
Seems like the same... |
08.05.2025 | How to land a new job in a ‘low firing, low hiring’ market, economist says | The U.S. job market is strong, characterized by low unemployment and layoffs.
However, companies are hiring at their slowest pace since 2014.
Career and job experts provide top ways to stand out in the current labor market.
These days, job ... |
07.05.2025 | Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: What that means for credit cards, auto loans, mortgages and more | The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting Wednesday.
The Fed’s decision to remain on the sidelines still has far-reaching implications for almost all forms of borrowing as well as the returns you earn ... |
06.05.2025 | Survey: 43% of Americans say money is negatively impacting their mental health | After years of shame about her student loan balance and feeling behind on her financial knowledge, DeVriendt is now finally in a place where she no longer feels such strong money anxiety. But it was a hard-earned fight to get there, and it ... |
06.05.2025 | The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady this week. Here’s what that means for your borrowing costs | Amid heightened uncertainty stemming from the trade war, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold its benchmark short-term borrowing rate steady at its meeting this week.
From credit cards and mortgage rates to auto loans and savings ... |
03.05.2025 | The Tug of War: Politics, Perception, and the Price of Truth | In the arena of American politics, facts often take a backseat to perception. This is especially true when figures like Donald Trump take center stage. His recent claims about gas prices, inflation, and coal production have sparked debates ... |
03.05.2025 | The Political Tug-of-War: Harris vs. Trump in a Divided America | In the theater of American politics, the stage is set for a dramatic showdown. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are the leading actors, each playing to their own audience. The stakes are high, and the air is thick with tension. Harris recentl... |
29.04.2025 | FACT FOCUS: Trump touts his accomplishments at 100 days but at times falls short on the facts | THE FACTS: As of Tuesday, no state had an average gas price of $1.98. Mississippi had the lowest price, at $2.67 per gallon of regular gas. Trump previously made this claim about the level of gas prices on April 16, but they had not fallen ... |
25.04.2025 | Buy now, stock up or delay: Here’s what consumers are snapping up or putting off in face of tariffs | Tariffs have fueled car purchases across the country and some iPhone upgrades, too.
Yet in other categories, U.S. consumers have delayed rather than sped up purchases, according to surveys by market research firms and a recent Federal Reser... |
19.04.2025 | The Affordable Housing Mirage: A Deep Dive into America's Rental Landscape | The American dream is often painted with a brush of homeownership. Yet, for many, renting is the reality. The landscape of rental prices has shifted dramatically over the past decade. As the cost of living rises, the affordability of housin... |
19.04.2025 | The Rent Dilemma: Navigating Affordability in America’s Housing Market | In the vast landscape of American cities, the struggle for affordable housing looms large. Rent prices have soared, leaving many families grappling with the harsh reality of their budgets. The recent report from WalletHub sheds light on thi... |
19.04.2025 | The Rent Dilemma: A Tale of Affordability Across America | In the sprawling landscape of the United States, the cost of living is a puzzle with missing pieces. Rent is a significant piece, and its rising cost has become a heavy burden for many. The latest report from WalletHub sheds light on the ci... |
17.04.2025 | The New Face of Home Buying: Social Media and McMansions | In the ever-evolving landscape of American home buying, two trends are emerging. One is the use of social media by mortgage lenders to assess potential borrowers. The other is the enduring appeal of McMansions, despite their controversial r... |
17.04.2025 | These Are the U.S. Cities With the 'Most Affordable' Rent, According to a New Report From Bismarck, North Dakota, to Miami, Florida, here are the cities where renting is the most and least affordable. | As the cost of rent has increased by more than 50% over the last decade, some popular cities like Miami are becoming less and less affordable.
To find the most affordable cities for renting in the U.S., financial site WalletHub compared the... |
16.04.2025 | Mortgage Lenders Are Checking Your LinkedIn to 'Get a Clearer Picture' of Potential Borrowers Some lenders are turning to social media sites to better understand (and fact-check) their applicants. | Are mortgage lenders looking at your LinkedIn profile?
Faced with high mortgage rates, 6.62% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at the time of writing, and soaring home prices, lenders are turning to social media sites like LinkedIn to bette... |
26.03.2025 | The Palisades Dilemma: A Nuclear Renaissance or a Risky Gamble? | The Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan stands at a crossroads. Once a beacon of energy production, it now faces a daunting challenge: restarting operations after a permanent shutdown. This effort could reshape the future of nuclear energy ... |
25.03.2025 | How much eggs cost every year since 1980—in one chart | Egg prices are once again top of mind for many Americans — and it’s easy to see why.
Even after a recent drop in wholesale costs, retail egg prices remain near historic highs, averaging about $6 per dozen — roughly double what people paid a... |
24.03.2025 | Remote Work Dreams Fade as Economic Reality Bites | Image: simonapilolla/Envato Elements
The days of everyone working from their kitchen tables or Amazon-purchased standing desks are fading fast. LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence survey shows that remote work has been steadily declining... |
21.03.2025 | The salary you need to be considered middle class in every U.S. state | A six-figure household income doesn’t necessarily make you rich — in many cases, it just means you’re middle class.
The upper bound of what’s considered middle class for households exceeds $100,000 in every U.S. state, according to a SmartA... |
20.03.2025 | The salary you need to live comfortably in the 10 most affordable major U.S. cities | City living can offer a number of benefits over a more rural or suburban area. Cities often boast more job opportunities, higher pay and, in some cases, better health outcomes. Not to mention walkability and easy access to entertainment.
Li... |
19.03.2025 | Here’s when to list your home for sale this spring — it could sell for up to $27,000 more, data shows | On average, home sellers who list their properties in the week of April 13 to April 19 could sell for roughly $27,000 more, according to a recent report by Realtor.com.
“This is the right time of year to list to get ahead,” said Joel Berner... |
17.03.2025 | Wholesale egg prices have ‘plunged,’ analyst says — shoppers may soon see some relief | Wholesale egg prices have fallen more than 40% since the end of February.
The pullback comes amid a reprieve from major bird flu outbreaks so far in March and weaker consumer demand, which have helped the nation’s egg supply to start recove... |
14.03.2025 | Health | Thought inflation was bad? Health insurance premiums are rising even faster | Small-business groups warn that, for workers whose employers don’t provide coverage, the problem could get worse if Congress does not extend enhanced federal subsidies that make health insurance more affordable on individual markets such as... |
13.03.2025 | The Storm on the Horizon: Understanding Recession Fears in 2025 | The economy is like a ship sailing through unpredictable waters. Right now, dark clouds are gathering. Recession fears are rising, and the markets are feeling the turbulence. Recent events have stirred anxiety among investors and consumers ... |
12.03.2025 | Recession fears are rising—what to expect if one happens | As President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions with new tariffs and retaliatory threats, the stock market tumbled this week, fueling recession fears.
On Sunday, Trump addressed concerns about an economic slowdown on Fox News' "Sund... |
04.03.2025 | Stagflation fears bubble up as Trump tariffs take effect and the economy slows | A growth scare in the economy has accompanied worries over a resurgence in inflation, threatening to potentially rekindle stagflation.
The phenomenon, not seen since the dark days of hyperinflation and sagging growth in the 1970s and early ... |
28.02.2025 | The Great Salary and Housing Divide: Navigating Negotiations and Home Buying in America | In the vast landscape of American life, two critical issues loom large: salary negotiations and the housing market. Both are like two sides of a coin, each affecting the other. Understanding their dynamics can mean the difference between th... |
28.02.2025 | The salary you need to save $1 million for retirement if you start in your 20s, 30s or 40s | When it comes to financial goals, aiming for a nice round number — like $1 million in retirement savings — can be a powerful motivator.
While the amount you’ll actually need for retirement depends on your lifestyle, income and personal circ... |
28.02.2025 | Homeowners can get a tax break worth thousands of dollars—see if you’re eligible | Owning a home is expensive, but it comes with one of the most valuable tax breaks available: the home mortgage interest deduction.
This rule lets homeowners deduct the interest they pay on their home loans, lowering their tax liability and ... |
24.02.2025 | How much home $300,000 buys you in every U.S. state—in Hawaii, it’s about as much space as a shipping container | The amount of space a $300,000 budget buys you in the U.S. housing market can vary wildly depending on your location.
In Hawaii, $300,000 covers just 443 square feet, about the size of a 53-foot-long domestic shipping container. But in West... |
25.01.2025 | The Economic Landscape of Trump's Second Act: Challenges and Opportunities | Donald Trump has returned to the White House, and with him comes a whirlwind of economic policies and challenges. The first year of his presidency is poised to be a battleground of ideas, strategies, and consequences. As the nation watches,... |
24.01.2025 | National Politics | 5 economic forces that could shape the first year of Trump’s presidency | Here are five economic forces that could shape the first year of Trump’s presidency:For voters, the price still isn’t right
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23.01.2025 | From Six Figures to $25 an Hour: These Struggling Job Seekers Are Settling for Lower-Paying Jobs to Pay the Bills "I anticipate having to work until at least 20 years after I'm dead to make it al... |
This article originally appeared on Business Insider.
Some Americans who were laid off from high-paying jobs are responding to a tougher job market for white-collar workers by accepting a much lower-paying or lower-level role than they pre... |
29.12.2024 | Commentary | Opinion: D. Brian Blank and Brandy Hadley: What does 2025 hold for interest rates, inflation and the American consumer? | By D. Brian Blank and Brandy Hadley
Heading into 2024, we said the U.S. economy would likely continue growing, in spite of pundits’ forecast that a recession would strike. The past year showcased strong economic growth, moderating inflation... |
04.12.2024 | The U.S. Housing Market Won't Change Much in 2025 — With One Major Exception Realtor.com just unveiled its 2025 housing market outlook. |
This article originally appeared on Business Insider.
Property owners, prospective buyers, renters, and landlords should expect more of the same in the new year — for the most part.
Home sales and the cost of buying or renting won't be muc... |
16.11.2024 | Business | Manufacturing already has made a comeback | There were about 12.9 million manufacturing jobs in 2023, slightly more than in 2019. However, the number of manufacturing jobs has declined precipitously since the all-time peak in 1979, when there were 19.4 million of them and they were a... |
05.11.2024 | Properties Are Harder Than Ever to Buy with Equity being Trapped. Can Technology Find a Solution? For decades, house prices have been rising faster than wages, resulting in many taking on second jobs ... | It's no secret that becoming a homeowner – the dream of so many – is getting increasingly difficult. As millennials enter the housing market, many are finding it impossible to raise the equity needed for a downpayment. While older generatio... |
18.10.2024 | Business | Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy | The trends also help illustrate how the economy has managed to keep expanding at a solid pace even though the Federal Reserve, until last month, kept its key interest rate at its highest level in more than two decades. Despite the much high... |
14.08.2024 | California Partners with Nvidia to Train 100,000 People in AI: 'New Industrial Revolution' California is the first state to launch this kind of initiative. | California wants to equip its workforce with AI skills by partnering with Nvidia on training across the state. The AI chip giant is headquartered in Santa Clara and is currently the third most valuable company in the world.
California Gover... |
31.07.2024 |
Fed keeps rates unchanged, but hints that cuts are coming | The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept benchmark interest rates at a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, the eighth consecutive meeting in which rates were unchanged.
Members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) said in a statement that they woul... |
20.07.2024 | The Federal Reserve Faces Difficult Decisions: Why Rate Hikes Are on the Horizon | FRED - U.S. Unemployment Rate from 2019 to 2024, showing a spike in 2020 and subsequent decline.
FRED - Rising U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 2019 to 2024, excluding food and energy.
With high inflation and a tight labor market, the F... |
01.07.2024 |
Rich men, poor men, and the infinite housing crisis | In the game of housing crisis Rochambeau, we play with income, inventory, and policy. Inventory cannot beat inadequate incomes, but better compensation policies can.
The labor market has reached peak disengagement rates, partially driven by... |
29.06.2024 |
New listings data is growing and prices still aren’t crashing | Housing inventory is growing, but national home prices aren’t dropping dramatically, as the recent S&P CoreLogic Case Shiller index clearly showed. Why? The rules of supply and demand economics always end up winning and weekly new listi... |
28.06.2024 | The Increasing Impact of Extreme Weather Events on Grocery Prices: A Closer Look at the Rising Cost of Climate Change | The correlation between isolated climate shocks and supply chain disruptions leading to higher food costs is becoming more pronounced in today's world. Economists and scientists are delving deeper into the role that individual extreme weath... |
28.06.2024 | National Politics | Fact-checking the Biden-Trump debate | During the GOP presidential primary, Trump also criticized some of his Republican opponents for proposing to raise the retirement age for Social Security, which budget experts have said would reduce scheduled benefits for those affected.
So... |
28.06.2024 | How Bad Weather Forecasts Can Make Your Groceries More Expensive | 7 Mins Read Economists are seeing a growing link between isolated climate shocks and supply chain disruptions that lead to higher food costs.
By Ayurella Horn-Muller
It’s no secret that a warming world will drive food prices higher, a pheno... |
25.06.2024 | The number of job openings has declined sharply in every state | The epicenter of the decline in job openings has been California’s Bay Area, including the San Francisco and Silicon Valley metro areas. California ended up losing nearly all the tech jobs it gained during a pandemic boom fueled by online w... |
20.06.2024 |
Interest rates plague Illinois agents and housing market | Interest rates are a major headache for real estate agents across Illinois.
On the sell side, agents say that low mortgage rates from a purchase or refinance transaction in late 2020 or early 2021 are keeping many potential sellers in their... |
13.06.2024 |
NAF rebrands initiative designed to boost Black homeownership | Multichannel mortgage lender New American Funding (NAF) announced this week the relaunch of its initiative designed to recruit, educate and expand loan officer understanding around issues faced by borrowers of color as “NAF Black Impact.”
T... |
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10.06.2024 | National Politics | Trump chases Latino vote as support for Biden slips among young Hispanic voters | U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, of Florida, and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, of Texas, both of whom ran against Trump in the 2016 Republican Primary, both endorsed the coalition.
“Growing up in a Cuban household taught me the importance of family, faith and ... |
06.06.2024 | Car ownership is getting more costly even as vehicle prices dip. Here's why. | Prices for new or used cars may have fallen in the past year, but the overall cost of owning a vehicle is growing even more expensive.
That's because extra costs associated with having a car, like interest rates on auto loans and insurance,... |
27.05.2024 | Gen Z drives a teen-job comeback | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Data: BLS; Map: Tory Lysik/Axios Visuals
Gen Z is reversing a decades-long decline in teen employment.
Why it matters: Working for pay can be a key rite of passage for teens as they grow up, but it’s ... |
26.05.2024 | "Inflation" doesn't mean what it used to | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Data: BLS; Chart: Axios Visuals
The meaning of the word "inflation" has changed. It used to mean rising prices; now it means high prices.
Why it matters: Pedants, economists, and style-guide... |
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Working class voters are unhappy about President Biden's economy. That may be partly due to the price of their Happy Meals.
Why it ma... |
15.05.2024 | Women MBAs are asking for higher pay, but still earning less | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
The idea that women are less likely to ask for higher pay has long been one explanation for the gender pay gap — the difference in earnings between men and women — but new research finds women MBAs ar... |
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It was 2021. People were bored and stuck at home. Stimulus checks piled up. Interest rates were zero. And a series of unhinged rallies drove meme stocks to prices far above any plausible fundamental v... |
09.05.2024 | Letters to the Editor | Letters to the editor: Schiffer is progressive leader NoCo needs; inflation began under Trump; provide the platform for students to succeed; | Support Jovita Schiffer for State District 18
I am a long-term resident and progressive Democrat. When we moved here in 1982, we were lucky to find a home near open space, send our son to fabulous schools and be able to start and run a loca... |
08.05.2024 | Homeowners are getting rich. Renters? Not so much | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Data: ICE; Chart: Axios Visuals
After several years of soaring house prices, U.S. homeowners are sitting on a record mountain of wealth.
Why it matters: The economy looks pretty great for Americans wh... |
03.05.2024 |
Teraverde CEO Jim Deitch on finding ways to monetize home equity | The dismal 2024 mortgage market has one very silver lining: $32 trillion in home equity. Jim Deitch, co-founder and CEO at Teraverde, sees a golden opportunity for lenders who are prepared to serve homeowners with innovative options.
“The b... |