Fed's Beige Book reports positive outlook, despite trade uncertainty
The report, prepared by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, was based on information collected through July 8.
The hottest US states for foreign real estate investors
Overall foreign investment in U.S. residential real estate declined over the past year.
Fed's Kaplan is open to one interest rate cut this year
Kaplan is not a voting member of this year’s 10-member Federal Open Market Committee.
US housing starts fall; permits hit two-year low
Housing starts decreased 0.9 percent.
Steel tariffs working but China needs stronger enforcement
Trump is protecting the U.S. steel industry but there is more work to do.
Why homeownership rates among Hispanics, African Americans differ substantially
"While African American homeownership and housing in general seems to be still repressed Hispanics seem to be reaping the benefits of the economy,” the NAHB CEO said.
Powell warns of economic 'uncertainties,' paving way for July rate cut
In prepared remarks delivered at a conference in Paris, Powell laid out the case for easier monetary policy.
Trump backer Thiel 'most scared' by Sen. Elizabeth Warren
The Trump supporter says all but one of the 2020 Democratic hopefuls are unimpressive.
Inside Los Angeles' Skid Row, the epicenter of the homeless crisis
FBN's Kennedy goes inside L.A.'s Skid Row, which is considered to be the epicenter of the homeless crisis.
Who is Tomas Philipson, Trump's new acting top White House economist?
The president nominates the CEA chair, who is then subject to Senate confirmation.
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon: Economy ‘not that bad’ as bank preps for 3 rate cuts in 2019
Higher interest rates could undermine earnings at JPMorgan Chase.
Movers & Shakers: July 16, 2019
Stories moving the markets and shaking up the world.
AOC, Warren's tax-the-rich plans cheered by NBA star Andre Iguodala
Iguodala joins list of rich people who support paying more in taxes.
Kudlow rips doom and gloom critics: US economy experiencing 'strong prosperity boom'
Don’t always believe what you read.
Tropical Storm Barry cuts 73% of US offshore oil production, federal agency says
The storm also cut nearly 62 percent of natural gas production in the Gulf region, according to the BSEE.
Trump: USMCA will stop mass exodus of US manufacturers
The president said the new trade deal will close loopholes and incentivize companies and workers to stay in the U.S.
Kanye West building Star Wars inspired low-income housing prototypes
California is battling a burgeoning homelessness crisis.
The Fed is poised to cut interest rates - but how much will they drop?
Although Wall Street was already pricing in a 100 percent chance of easier monetary policy, the news still sent stocks soaring.
Mnuchin warns Pelosi debt ceiling could be hit by September
Mnuchin, along with other members of President Trump's cabinet, met with congressional leaders on Capitol Hill this week to discuss the spending cap and debt ceiling.
Restricting H-1B visas likely cost US more than 1M new jobs in 2018
High-skilled immigration is one of our best weapons to keep the American economy strong and ensure we maintain our economy’s superiority over countries like China.



















