January 4, 2024
“The U.S. national debt topped $34 trillion for the first time ever, crossing a critical milestone at a time when government spending is already under scrutiny… Even more worrisome is that the spike in interest rates over the past year… Continue Reading…
January 4, 2024
“Billions of dollars in loans on office buildings that are about to come due could play havoc with the US economy after interest rates soared. About $117 billion worth is expected to be due this year and needs to be repaid or… Continue Reading…
January 4, 2024
https://www.wsj.com/business/media/americans-are-canceling-more-of-their-streaming-services-fb9284c8 This article is behind a paywall so I will just say a few things. Times are tough so of course folks are going to cut spending. Entertainment is one of the first things to be on the chopping block.… Continue Reading…
January 3, 2024
“Drugmakers including Pfizer, Sanofi and Takeda Pharmaceutical plan to raise prices in the United States on more than 500 unique drugs in early January, according to data analyzed by healthcare research firm 3 Axis Advisors. The expected price hikes come as the pharmaceutical industry gears… Continue Reading…
January 2, 2024
“…The government-sponsored mortgage finance company forecasted total home sales to slump to just 4.8 million this year, marking the slowest sales environment since 2011. That figure will only improve slightly in 2024, with total home sales expected to hit 4.9… Continue Reading…
January 1, 2024
“A new piece of research has found 39% of employees who have been with a company for less than six months plan to leave within the next 12 months, a six point increase from last year… One interesting trend is that a… Continue Reading…
December 23, 2023
“…It’s the first time US Bank has sold this type of securitization, according to a preliminary ratings report by Moody’s Investors Service. The notes effectively allow the issuer to transfer credit risk tied to the underlying loans over to investors.… Continue Reading…
December 20, 2023
“Gas prices look poised to fall below $3 per gallon for the first time since May 2021. Why it matters: Prices at the pump can dictate drivers’ budgets, and have been shown to impact consumer sentiment. Zoom in: The national average price of gas… Continue Reading…
December 20, 2023
“More than two-thirds of the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of a defense policy bill on Thursday that includes a record $886 billion in annual military spending and authorizes policies such as aid for Ukraine and push back… Continue Reading…
December 15, 2023
“U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in November as the holiday shopping season got off to a brisk start amid deep discounting, likely keeping the economy on a moderate growth path this quarter and further alleviating fears of a recession. The… Continue Reading…
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