Home purchase sentiment increased to highest level since last year
Home purchase sentiment increased month-over-month in April, according to the latest data by Fannie Mae. However many would-be homebuyers are still concerned over home price volatility and other factors.
Biden Fed nominee says too little has been done about inflation
The Fed has noted that the job market has a robust supply but warned that if it grew "tight" it might prompt the need for further rate hikes, which the bank is not keen to pursue.
'Biden Bucks stop here': DeSantis touts Florida's digital currency ban, warns of 'cashless society'
The team for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis released a new video that touts the governor signing legislation to ban the use of a central bank digital currency.
CEO of grocery chain sounds alarm over the 'dumb things' US government is doing
Gristedes CEO John Catsimatidis explained when Americans will see a break at the supermarket.
Inflation ticks up again in April, puts interest rate hikes back on the table
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure of inflation, rose 4.9% year-over-year in April, a slowdown from the 5% increase in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Inflation and interest rate hikes are negatively impacting Americans' financial well-being: Survey
Inflation and interest rate hikes have negatively impacted Americans' financial well-being and many have made no progress in saving for retirement or building emergency funds, according to a survey by Morning Consult. Here’s what you need to know.
Job growth shows resilience in April but also signs of softening
The economy added 253,000 jobs in April, an increase from the previous month but slower than the average gain of 290,000 in the last six months, according to the latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Fed doubles down on the fight against inflation, raises rates another 25 basis points
The Federal Reserve announced another 25 basis point interest rate increase bringing the federal funds rate to a targeted range of 5% to 5.25%, the highest level in 15 years.
Senate to hold hearing on bank failures this week following First Republic collapse
The Senate Banking Committee announced that it will hold a hearing this week in the wake of the failure of First Republic Bank, which was acquired Monday by JPMorgan Chase.
Berkshire's Charlie Munger issues warning for US commercial property market
Berkshire Hathaway’s Charlie Munger said on Monday that a storm is brewing in commercial property market, as property prices fall and banks deal with bad loans.
US Treasury: Bank deposits safe after First Republic rescue
The Treasury Department said Monday that the deposits of former customers at collapsed First Republic Bank are safe because the banking system remains sound and resilient.
Signature Bank collapse blamed on 'poor management,' FDIC report says
An internal review of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s supervision of Signature Bank concluded “poor management" led to the bank’s failure.
First Republic Bank shares nosedive amid uncertainty about rescue deal
Shares of First Republic Bank tanked on Friday amid reports of uncertainty about whether the lender could see a rescue deal.
GDP growth shows slowing economy in the first quarter of 2023
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.1% in the first quarter of 2023, after rising 2.6% in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the BEA's advance estimate.
Bitcoin jumps above $30,000
Bitcoin is at its highest level in 10 months breaching the $30,000 marker ahead of Wednesday’s March consumer price index (CPI) data from the Labor Department and subsequent response from the U.S. Federal Reserve
This is what happens when government floods our economy with easy money
The culprit responsible for high inflation was profligate government spending in the form of multitrillion-dollar spending bills sold as "COVID relief" and "infrastructure."
Dollar bull market to end as Fed tempers rate hikes: strategists
Amid a banking crisis and the hawkish Fed strategy to raise interest rates and cool inflation, the U.S. dollar is predicted to weaken further in 2023.
Wall Street bonuses fall 26% on inflation, rising rates
After rising interest rates and fear of a recession mounted in 2022, Wall Street bonuses fell 26%.
Fed’s Barr calls Silicon Valley Bank a ‘textbook case of mismanagement’
The FDIC announced on Monday that First Citizens Bancshares Inc. is acquiring large pieces of SVB more than two weeks after the lender’s collapse caused turmoil in the banking system.
Valley National, First Citizens bidding for Silicon Valley: report
Valley National Bank and First Citizens BancShares have reportedly submitted bids for the failed Silicon Valley Bank following it's collapse earlier this month.



















