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China’s Trade Surplus Surges to Record $1.2 Trillion—Where Are the Goods Going?
Last year’s trade surplus represents a 20 percent increase from 2024.
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Market Players React to Trump Ban on Institutional Investment in Homes
According to a recent report, institutional investment is concentrated in Sun Belt and Southwest metros.
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US Foreclosures Up 14 Percent in 2025; Florida Tops States
According to ATTOM, rising foreclosures reflect a continued normalization of the housing market after years of historically low levels.
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LA Rams Owner Kroenke Tops US Private Landowners With 2.7 Million Acres
A December deal on more than 937,000 deeded acres of New Mexico ranchland catapulted Kroenke to the top spot.
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Underwater Auto Trade-Ins Reach Record Highs: Edmunds
In the fourth quarter of 2025, 27 percent of vehicle trade-ins involved negative equity of at least $10,000.
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Bilt Launches 3 New Credit Cards With 10 Percent Interest Cap for First Year
The new credit cards will extend unique rewards to homeowners by allowing them to earn points on mortgage payments.
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US Import Prices Little Changed Over Past Year
A decline in fuel import costs helped keep prices of foreign goods entering the United States stable.
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Unemployment Claims Drop Below 200,000 as Layoffs Stay Low
Recurring jobless claims also fall below 1.9 million, suggesting out-of-work people are finding jobs.
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Existing Home Sales Post Biggest Gains in Nearly 3 Years
The South and West regions dominated sales.
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China Ends 2025 With Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus
Its trade surplus with the United States shrank by 22 percent last year.
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Aldi Plans to Open 180 New US Stores This Year
The company will invest $9 billion to reach its goal of 3,200 stores by 2028.
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US Holiday Spending Jumped in December, Signaling Consumer Strength Into 2026
Consumers delivered a strong holiday finish as NRF retail sales data showed sales rose 4.1 percent, pointing to solid demand into 2026.
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US Annual Inflation Holds Steady at 2.7 Percent to Finish 2025
Core inflation came in below economists’ expectations.
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California Farming CEO Flags Investment Pitfalls, Urges Sustainable Focus
The sixth-generation farmer said most institutional investors in California farmland focus on almonds, a crop that struggles in other regions.
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Trump Calls for Temporary 10 Percent Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates
The cap’s proposed start date coincides with the anniversary of Trump’s second-term inauguration.
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Wall Street Review: Stocks Close Out Strong Week on Labor Market Clarity
Both the Dow and the S&P 500 closed at record highs.
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Supreme Court Doesn’t Issue Ruling on Trump’s Tariffs, Sets Date for Next Week
The court indicated on its website that it could announce its next round of opinions on Jan. 14.
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Mortgage Rates Slip Below 6 Percent for First Time Since August 2022
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 5.99 percent on Friday, following Trump’s pledge to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities.
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US Housing Starts Drop to Lowest Level Since July 2020: Census Bureau
The South and the West were the top regions for new construction in 2025, according to a report.
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China’s Trade Surplus Surges to Record $1.2 Trillion—Where Are the Goods Going?
Last year’s trade surplus represents a 20 percent increase from 2024.
|
Market Players React to Trump Ban on Institutional Investment in Homes
According to a recent report, institutional investment is concentrated in Sun Belt and Southwest metros.
|
US Foreclosures Up 14 Percent in 2025; Florida Tops States
According to ATTOM, rising foreclosures reflect a continued normalization of the housing market after years of historically low levels.
|
LA Rams Owner Kroenke Tops US Private Landowners With 2.7 Million Acres
A December deal on more than 937,000 deeded acres of New Mexico ranchland catapulted Kroenke to the top spot.
|
Underwater Auto Trade-Ins Reach Record Highs: Edmunds
In the fourth quarter of 2025, 27 percent of vehicle trade-ins involved negative equity of at least $10,000.
|
Bilt Launches 3 New Credit Cards With 10 Percent Interest Cap for First Year
The new credit cards will extend unique rewards to homeowners by allowing them to earn points on mortgage payments.
|
US Import Prices Little Changed Over Past Year
A decline in fuel import costs helped keep prices of foreign goods entering the United States stable.
|
Unemployment Claims Drop Below 200,000 as Layoffs Stay Low
Recurring jobless claims also fall below 1.9 million, suggesting out-of-work people are finding jobs.
|
Existing Home Sales Post Biggest Gains in Nearly 3 Years
The South and West regions dominated sales.
|
China Ends 2025 With Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus
Its trade surplus with the United States shrank by 22 percent last year.
|
Aldi Plans to Open 180 New US Stores This Year
The company will invest $9 billion to reach its goal of 3,200 stores by 2028.
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US Holiday Spending Jumped in December, Signaling Consumer Strength Into 2026
Consumers delivered a strong holiday finish as NRF retail sales data showed sales rose 4.1 percent, pointing to solid demand into 2026.
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US Annual Inflation Holds Steady at 2.7 Percent to Finish 2025
Core inflation came in below economists’ expectations.
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California Farming CEO Flags Investment Pitfalls, Urges Sustainable Focus
The sixth-generation farmer said most institutional investors in California farmland focus on almonds, a crop that struggles in other regions.
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Trump Calls for Temporary 10 Percent Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates
The cap’s proposed start date coincides with the anniversary of Trump’s second-term inauguration.
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Wall Street Review: Stocks Close Out Strong Week on Labor Market Clarity
Both the Dow and the S&P 500 closed at record highs.
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Supreme Court Doesn’t Issue Ruling on Trump’s Tariffs, Sets Date for Next Week
The court indicated on its website that it could announce its next round of opinions on Jan. 14.
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Mortgage Rates Slip Below 6 Percent for First Time Since August 2022
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 5.99 percent on Friday, following Trump’s pledge to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities.
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US Housing Starts Drop to Lowest Level Since July 2020: Census Bureau
The South and the West were the top regions for new construction in 2025, according to a report.
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