Economy

In some metro areas, more than 70 percent of new movers buy a home instead of renting during their first year.

‘The labor market is easing gradually, and layoffs remain contained,’ says Ali Hassan, portfolio manager at Thornburg Investment Management.

Despite the worse-than-expected headline number, the bureau noted that the three-month moving average indicates a downward trend.

Investors now eye the next policy meeting in March.

Analysts have said gold’s surge signals more than a fleeting flight to safety.

Analysts believe 2026 will be a more active year for housing but say affordability for first-time buyers will remain a challenge.

Employees whose roles are eliminated will be given 90 days to seek another position within the company.

From 2021 through 2025, mall openings exceeded mall closures, a recent report shows.

Seven Florida metros carry the nation’s highest median HOA fees.

The project is expected to create 5,000 direct and construction jobs.

Florida’s Cape Coral–Fort Myers metro area ranked first on StorageCafe’s list of the 10 best locations for 2026 retirees.

Atlanta, San Antonio, and Jacksonville, Florida, lead the nation in purchase cancellations.

Trading became a tug-of-war between bulls and bears amid geopolitical tensions, a strong GDP report, and mixed corporate earnings.

The president is keeping the name secret for now.

Nordic funds say U.S. policy volatility and debt concerns are lifting the risk premium on American assets but that investment moves are not politically driven.

Real-time private-sector data suggest consumer inflation is already firmly below the Fed’s 2 percent target.

Recurring jobless claims also declined, signaling that employment conditions could be improving.

Upward revisions to exports and investment contributed to the higher adjustment to third-quarter growth.

The commerce secretary predicted U.S. economic growth topping 5 percent in the first quarter, projecting significantly higher GDP if the Fed lowers rates.

The Treasury secretary said Washington is racing to reshore semiconductors and critical minerals to counteract China’s leverage over key supply chains.

In some metro areas, more than 70 percent of new movers buy a home instead of renting during their first year.

‘The labor market is easing gradually, and layoffs remain contained,’ says Ali Hassan, portfolio manager at Thornburg Investment Management.

Despite the worse-than-expected headline number, the bureau noted that the three-month moving average indicates a downward trend.

Investors now eye the next policy meeting in March.

Analysts have said gold’s surge signals more than a fleeting flight to safety.

Analysts believe 2026 will be a more active year for housing but say affordability for first-time buyers will remain a challenge.

Employees whose roles are eliminated will be given 90 days to seek another position within the company.

From 2021 through 2025, mall openings exceeded mall closures, a recent report shows.

Seven Florida metros carry the nation’s highest median HOA fees.

The project is expected to create 5,000 direct and construction jobs.

Florida’s Cape Coral–Fort Myers metro area ranked first on StorageCafe’s list of the 10 best locations for 2026 retirees.

Atlanta, San Antonio, and Jacksonville, Florida, lead the nation in purchase cancellations.

Trading became a tug-of-war between bulls and bears amid geopolitical tensions, a strong GDP report, and mixed corporate earnings.

The president is keeping the name secret for now.

Nordic funds say U.S. policy volatility and debt concerns are lifting the risk premium on American assets but that investment moves are not politically driven.

Real-time private-sector data suggest consumer inflation is already firmly below the Fed’s 2 percent target.

Recurring jobless claims also declined, signaling that employment conditions could be improving.

Upward revisions to exports and investment contributed to the higher adjustment to third-quarter growth.

The commerce secretary predicted U.S. economic growth topping 5 percent in the first quarter, projecting significantly higher GDP if the Fed lowers rates.

The Treasury secretary said Washington is racing to reshore semiconductors and critical minerals to counteract China’s leverage over key supply chains.