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US housing crisis reaches political boiling point as interest rates soar and the Fed’s limits become clear

US housing crisis reaches political boiling point as interest rates soar and the Fed’s limits become clear

The housing affordability crisis is set to become a central issue in the 2024 election. Housing affordability has become a significant challenge in the United States, particularly for first-time buyers. The ongoing high cost of living and escalating interest rates...

October 6, 2024

Market sentiment peaks amid uncertainty over Fed’s looming rate decision

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Market sentiment peaks amid uncertainty over Fed’s looming rate decision

With just hours remaining before what is shaping up to be one of the most significant Federal Reserve meetings in years, market participants are on edge. Speculation has reached a fever pitch. The central debate revolves around whether the Federal...

September 18, 2024

U.S. $1M Starter Homes Warn of Deepening Income Inequality and Emerging Housing Disparities

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U.S. $1M Starter Homes Warn of Deepening Income Inequality and Emerging Housing Disparities

The price of a starter home has exceeded $1 million in over 100 U.S. cities and towns, according to the latest Zillow data. The national average for a starter home has now reached $196,611, a 54.1% increase over the past...

August 11, 2024

The growing burden of the US national debt: consequences for household financial stability

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The growing burden of the US national debt: consequences for household financial stability

The United States faces a serious economic challenge with its rising national debt. Extending beyond government finances, this issue has posed a threat to the financial stability of households across the nation. This article will detail the effects of the...

August 8, 2024

What’s next from the Fed? Powell’s ‘triple play’

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What’s next from the Fed? Powell’s ‘triple play’

The Federal Reserve’s July decision is just around the corner, and all eyes are on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, expecting him to play three distinct cards, each with a different impact on the US Dollar, stocks, and Gold. With contradicting...

July 26, 2023

Arkansas unemployment rate hit a record low at 2.6% in June

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Arkansas unemployment rate hit a record low at 2.6% in June

Arkansas experienced a remarkable drop in its unemployment rate, reaching a record low of 2.6% in June, reflecting the national jobless rate's trend (3.6%).

July 22, 2023

Merchants Capital Achieves Remarkable Milestone by Raising $196.5 Million for Affordable Housing

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Merchants Capital Achieves Remarkable Milestone by Raising $196.5 Million for Affordable Housing

Merchants Capital, a leading financial institution headquartered in Indiana, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully closing Merchants Capital Tax Credit Equity Fund 15, L.P. (Merchants Fund 15). This fund represents the company’s largest and most diverse national fund to...

July 21, 2023

Connecticut Labor Dept. Reports 75% of Unemployment Claims to Be Fraud

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Connecticut Labor Dept. Reports 75% of Unemployment Claims to Be Fraud

Connecticut’s labor department on Wednesday issued a warning regarding a disturbing surge in fraudulent unemployment claims, suspecting that a 75% of the daily claims received are deceptive. The surge in fraudulent activity is primarily attributed to a rise in identity...

July 20, 2023

Optimistic Surge: U.S. Stocks Ride Falling Inflation, Yet Lingering Risks Loom

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Optimistic Surge: U.S. Stocks Ride Falling Inflation, Yet Lingering Risks Loom

Stocks are currently experiencing optimism with cooling U.S. inflation, pushing the S&P 500 to a 15-month high. However, tightening credit conditions and potential interest rate hikes are still posing risks that could disrupt the upward trend and lead to a...

July 17, 2023

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