Downward trend in mortgage rates not enough to spur homebuyers
Requests to refinance are up 40% from a year ago, but uncertainty 'continues to hold homebuyers out of the market,' Mortage Bankers Association economist Joel Kan said Wednesday
by Matt Carter Jul 2
Tariff fears are behind those big swings in consumer confidence
A surge in the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index for May made the preliminary numbers from a similar U of M survey look 'far too negative,' one economist told clients Tuesday
by Matt Carter May 27
Pressure on mortgage rates eases as Trump pauses higher tariffs
Stocks rebounded and pressure on interest rates eased after Trump announced a 90-day pause on country-specific 'reciprocal tariffs' with the exception of 125% duties on China
by Matt Carter Apr 9
Financial experts: Until more clarity is available, we are moving with caution
BlackRock, CitiGroup and Merrill talking heads discuss what's ahead for investors
by Lou Barnes Feb 13
Why a September Fed rate hike would be risky
Between the election and international economies, it'd be better to stay put
by Lou Barnes Sep 6
Will other states follow Arizona in passing Airbnb laws?
How short-term rental regulations are impacting various businesses
by Peter Abualzolof Jul 21
Brexit pin on a man's jacket
Brexit stirs things up abroad, domestic mortgages soften
by Britt Chester Jul 7
The European economic landscape -- post-Brexit
Where did the European Union come from, and what's the big deal about the breakup?
by Lou Barnes Jul 5
New or pre-owned: how to choose the best holiday home
The pros and cons of both purchase plans
Malta has what ultrawealthy clients want
Tax breaks, beaches and location are just a few of the attractive details
by Manuela Zammit May 28