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Real Estate

“Manhattan apartment deals plunge 57%, suburban real estate surges”

“Apartment contracts in Manhattan fell by more than half in July, while deals in many New York suburbs more than doubled, showing a continued flight from the city over the summer.   The number of signed contracts for co-ops and condos… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Mortgage rates fall to a record low for the eighth time this year, making buying a home more affordable for many Americans”

“As mortgage rates continue to decline to new record lows, prospective home buyers are facing a frustrating situation: Cheap financing is everywhere, but there’s seldom a home to buy. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.88% for the week ending August… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“Gold and stocks rise as Wall Street remains hopeful: August 5, 2020”

“America’s services sector grew for a second month in a row in July and beat economists’ expectations. But beneath the headline number, some things are still quite gloomy. The Institute for Supply Management’s index to measure non-manufacturing activity climbed to 58.1, from… Continue Reading…

Business

“Microsoft could buy TikTok for as much as $30 billion”

“Microsoft plans to finish its acquisition talks with TikTok within the next three weeks, ahead of the Sept. 15 deadline,  CNBC’s David Faber reported Wednesday. The deal could be worth up to $30 billion. If the deal goes through, Microsoft has already… Continue Reading…

Business

“BP will slash oil production by 40% and pour billions into green energy”

“BP is planning to slash oil and gas production and pour billions of dollars into clean energy as part of a major strategic overhaul unveiled on Tuesday, alongside a huge second quarter loss and dividend cut. The London-based company said that it plans a… Continue Reading…

Banking

“AIG Posts $7.9 Billion Loss Driven by Deal to Unload Risks”

“American International Group Inc. posted a $7.9 billion second-quarter loss driven by the sale of a majority stake in a business of runoff policies, as well as costs from the pandemic and civil unrest. The sale of the Fortitude Group… Continue Reading…

Economy

“U.S. consumer spending rises for second straight month, income drops further”

“The Commerce Department said on Friday that consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, rose 5.6% last month after a record 8.5% jump in May as more businesses reopened. Consumers stepped up purchases of clothing… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Gold price hits another record high, closing in on $2,000”

“Gold prices are steady to slightly higher in early U.S. trading Monday but did hit another record high of $1,997.00, basis October Comex futures. Silver prices are also firmer. Same story: Good safe-haven demand and bullish charts are keeping buying interest… Continue Reading…