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Tenant Evictions Remain High in Many U.S. Cities
Tenant evictions remain at elevated levels in several U.S. cities, showing little sign of returning to pre-pandemic norms.
01 Aug 2024
The Fed Is Getting More Confident
In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, New York Fed President John Williams provided an in-depth analysis of the current economic landscape, inflation trends, and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.
22 Jul 2024
Government's Debt
In its annual report released Sunday, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) urged governments worldwide to reduce borrowing to mitigate one of the most significant threats to global financial stability and support efforts to control inflation.
06 Jul 2024
Powell's Patient Summer
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed cautious optimism about the state of inflation and the potential for interest rate adjustments in the near future during a panel discussion with other central bankers at a conference in Portugal.
03 Jul 2024
The Fed Is In No Hurry
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has adopted a cautious stance regarding inflation forecasts and potential interest rate cuts, best summarized by the phrase “Trust, but verify.”
17 Jun 2024
ECB Cut Rates
The European Central Bank (ECB) has decreased interest rates by a quarter point, initiating a reversal of its historic rate increases.
12 Jun 2024
It Is Cooling Down
Despite this slowdown, overall economic activity remains robust, and the moderation could be good news for investors, as it may pave the way for potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
16 May 2024
Fed's Independence
The Federal Reserve faced significant challenges following World War II. Initially, it maintained low interest rates on U.S. debt as part of its wartime economic policy.
12 May 2024
China Surprises In Q1
China announced an uptick in its economic performance for the initial quarter of the year, primarily fueled by the government's intensified focus on boosting manufacturing activities.
27 Apr 2024
Deflation Is Also Sticky
Inflation in China has significantly decreased, sparking worries about potential deflation amidst signs of economic recovery driven by a manufacturing boom that's causing trade disputes internationally.
19 Apr 2024
Inflation Is Sticky
Achieving a decisive victory over inflation is turning out to be more elusive than previously anticipated, presenting a significant challenge for central banks worldwide and casting doubt among markets.
10 Apr 2024
Spending Doesn't Cool Down
Despite the economic uncertainty, Americans are continuing to spend, challenging the expectations of many business leaders about consumer behavior in slower economic times.
02 Apr 2024
The Job Market Is Cooling
The U.S. employment market showed signs of slowing down in February, with a slight decline in job availability, as indicated by the latest employment trends index.
24 Mar 2024
Waller Economics 2.0
Two years ago, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller proposed a groundbreaking economic strategy that suggested the Federal Reserve could successfully reduce inflation.
15 Mar 2024
A Soft Landing On 6% Deficit
American politicians are increasingly inclined to stimulate the economy with substantial government funding, a trend that has begun to elevate borrowing costs and is expected to maintain them at elevated levels well beyond the current inflation crisis.
11 Mar 2024
The Fed Is In No Hurry
Despite recent data indicating strong inflation and job growth in January, the Federal Reserve maintains its perspective that it might lower interest rates later in the year.
07 Mar 2024
Mixed Picture
In January, the U.S. economy experienced a momentary slowdown following a period of vigorous growth witnessed towards the conclusion of the previous year, yet it continues to exhibit signs of fundamental robustness.
21 Feb 2024
A Year Of 216k-A-Month Jobs
In December, employers continued their trend of robust hiring, concluding a year marked by consistent and solid job market performance, a standout feature in an economy that is slowly cooling.
10 Feb 2024
Consumers Are More Optimistic
The overall outlook of Americans on the economy has seen a substantial improvement recently.
02 Feb 2024
Mortgages Are Easing
Over the past two years, a major factor that had been driving mortgage rates upwards is now contributing to their decrease.
18 Jan 2024
