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Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025: Freddie Mac
Meanwhile, the average home price nationally continued to rise at a slow pace in October.
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With GDP up 4.3%, 5% Gains Are Likely in 2026
The stock market is in the midst of an impressive year-end rally, which sets the stage for an impressive start to the new year.
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Investors Scoop Up 40 Percent of Vacant Lots Sold After Los Angeles Fires: Report
Meanwhile, fire zone housing value tops $46 billion, according to a new Zillow analysis.
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From Tax Cuts to Tariff Stability—US Economy Poised for Solid Growth in 2026
‘I’m positive about the economy in 2026, with some reservations,’ says economist Rick Pederson.
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Auto Industry Shifting Gears During a Rough Ride
Experts predict intensifying dealer competition in 2026.
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Gas Prices Drop for 5th Consecutive Week: GasBuddy
Average gasoline prices were lowest in Oklahoma at $2.17 per gallon and highest in Hawaii at $4.36.
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Saving for a Typical Down Payment Takes 7 Years in 2025: Report
That’s down from 12 years in 2022 but nearly double the pre-pandemic norm.
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Pending Home Sales in US Jump to Near 3-Year High in November
It’s the fourth consecutive month of gains in pending home sales.
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BofA CEO Calls Economy ‘Pretty Solid’ but Warns Consumer Pullback Is Top Risk for 2026
Bank of America data show spending is up by more than 4 percent, even as sentiment surveys remain subdued.
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US Banking Industry: Solid Year, Risks Ahead
Banks face risks from securities losses, margin loans, and private equity in 2026.
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Trump Says 2026 Midterms Will Be Referendum on Prices, Economic Success
Lowering energy costs by boosting domestic production has been central to Trump’s strategy on inflation and affordability.
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Health Care Industry Shows Resilience in 2025—What’s Ahead for 2026
Challenges remain, as U.S. health systems are facing a ‘financial trifecta,’ according to Kaufman Hall’s 2025 Health System Performance Outlook.
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Retail in 2025: A Roller Coaster Year—What’s Next in 2026
The volatility in sales reflects a combination of high prices, rising household debt, and growing concerns about labor market weakness.
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Wall Street Review: Stocks Hit New Record Highs on Santa Claus Rally
All major averages on Friday ended slightly lower on year-end profit-taking.
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US Airline Industry Caps a Strong 2025—What Lies Ahead in 2026
Experts expect large-scale events and improved operational reliability to continue supporting airline revenue in the coming year.
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US Dollar Poised for Largest Annual Decline Since 2003
Geopolitics, diversification, and Fed easing contribute to the U.S. dollar’s downward pressures.
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Mortgage Rates Dip to 6.18 Percent as Home Sellers Outnumber Buyers
Among the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan regions, Austin, Texas, was the strongest buyer’s market last month.
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US Consumers Grow More Optimistic About Future Finances, Recession Fears Retreat
Consumers remained cautious on big-ticket spending, but expectations for household finances reached their most positive level in nearly a year.
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Global Economy Prepares for Second Year of Trump’s Trade, Tariff Plans
The Supreme Court, China, and India could headline the president’s trade agenda in 2026, along with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada deal.
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Retail Investing Soars Amid Low Savings—What it Means for Equity Markets
Retail trading accounted for 20 percent to 25 percent of total activity this year, according to trading data from J.P. Morgan.
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Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025: Freddie Mac
Meanwhile, the average home price nationally continued to rise at a slow pace in October.
|
With GDP up 4.3%, 5% Gains Are Likely in 2026
The stock market is in the midst of an impressive year-end rally, which sets the stage for an impressive start to the new year.
|
Investors Scoop Up 40 Percent of Vacant Lots Sold After Los Angeles Fires: Report
Meanwhile, fire zone housing value tops $46 billion, according to a new Zillow analysis.
|
From Tax Cuts to Tariff Stability—US Economy Poised for Solid Growth in 2026
‘I’m positive about the economy in 2026, with some reservations,’ says economist Rick Pederson.
|
Auto Industry Shifting Gears During a Rough Ride
Experts predict intensifying dealer competition in 2026.
|
Gas Prices Drop for 5th Consecutive Week: GasBuddy
Average gasoline prices were lowest in Oklahoma at $2.17 per gallon and highest in Hawaii at $4.36.
|
Saving for a Typical Down Payment Takes 7 Years in 2025: Report
That’s down from 12 years in 2022 but nearly double the pre-pandemic norm.
|
Pending Home Sales in US Jump to Near 3-Year High in November
It’s the fourth consecutive month of gains in pending home sales.
|
BofA CEO Calls Economy ‘Pretty Solid’ but Warns Consumer Pullback Is Top Risk for 2026
Bank of America data show spending is up by more than 4 percent, even as sentiment surveys remain subdued.
|
US Banking Industry: Solid Year, Risks Ahead
Banks face risks from securities losses, margin loans, and private equity in 2026.
|
Trump Says 2026 Midterms Will Be Referendum on Prices, Economic Success
Lowering energy costs by boosting domestic production has been central to Trump’s strategy on inflation and affordability.
|
Health Care Industry Shows Resilience in 2025—What’s Ahead for 2026
Challenges remain, as U.S. health systems are facing a ‘financial trifecta,’ according to Kaufman Hall’s 2025 Health System Performance Outlook.
|
Retail in 2025: A Roller Coaster Year—What’s Next in 2026
The volatility in sales reflects a combination of high prices, rising household debt, and growing concerns about labor market weakness.
|
Wall Street Review: Stocks Hit New Record Highs on Santa Claus Rally
All major averages on Friday ended slightly lower on year-end profit-taking.
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US Airline Industry Caps a Strong 2025—What Lies Ahead in 2026
Experts expect large-scale events and improved operational reliability to continue supporting airline revenue in the coming year.
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US Dollar Poised for Largest Annual Decline Since 2003
Geopolitics, diversification, and Fed easing contribute to the U.S. dollar’s downward pressures.
|
Mortgage Rates Dip to 6.18 Percent as Home Sellers Outnumber Buyers
Among the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan regions, Austin, Texas, was the strongest buyer’s market last month.
|
US Consumers Grow More Optimistic About Future Finances, Recession Fears Retreat
Consumers remained cautious on big-ticket spending, but expectations for household finances reached their most positive level in nearly a year.
|
Global Economy Prepares for Second Year of Trump’s Trade, Tariff Plans
The Supreme Court, China, and India could headline the president’s trade agenda in 2026, along with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada deal.
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Retail Investing Soars Amid Low Savings—What it Means for Equity Markets
Retail trading accounted for 20 percent to 25 percent of total activity this year, according to trading data from J.P. Morgan.
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