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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Home Depot reports Q2 sales are up thanks to this lingering consumer trend

Home Depot's fiscal second quarter sales rose to $45.28 billion, but missed Wall Street's expectations.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 week ago

Remember the '90s! 2008 wasn't California's only housing crash

California's housing market faces fragility reminiscent of the 1990s economic downturn.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

3 charts show tech job decline: openings, promotions, unemployment

The labor market has been frozen for months, marked by low layoffs, low hiring, and few openings for job seekers and switchers. The cooldown has been worse than the slowdown in overall US job postings.
Tech industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

National Living Wage predicted to rise higher than expected

The national living wage could rise to as much as 12.86 an hour next year, the official advisory committee has estimated, as it gives new details on its annual review on the figure.
US news
#real-estate
#mortgage-rates
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
US politics

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly Even as Fed Holds Steady on Cuts

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Change Little Ahead of Fed Decision

fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
US politics

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly Even as Fed Holds Steady on Cuts

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Change Little Ahead of Fed Decision

E-Commerce
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Are Fancy Credit Cards Still Worth the Cost?

Coal mining in the early 20th century was dangerous and low-paid, with poor conditions and company stores dictating life.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Americans are the most optimistic about the economy since just after Trump's inauguration

The July edition shows renewed optimism, as the Consumer Sentiment Index climbed to 61.8 from 60.7 in June, marking its highest point in five months.
US politics
#housing-market
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Workforce crisis': key takeaways for graduates battling AI in the jobs market

The graduate job market fluctuates due to economic conditions and business demand, not solely because of AI.
#gen-z
fromFortune
1 month ago
Digital life

After popularizing 'sober curious' culture, Gen Z is boosting its booze intake in line with other generations

fromFortune
1 month ago
Digital life

After popularizing 'sober curious' culture, Gen Z is boosting its booze intake in line with other generations

fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The Case for Moving Out: Why Adult Kids Still Living With Their Parents Should Get Their Own Place-Now

For many young adults, waiting for the perfect time to launch could mean missing the best time. The longer they delay, the more they risk falling behind.
Real estate
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

What chance does Nigeria's new opposition coalition have? DW 07/01/2025

The All Democratic Alliance coalition aims to unite against worsening economic conditions in Nigeria to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Gen Z is facing the worst youth unemployment rate in decades. Here is how it's different | CBC News

Graduating students face the highest youth unemployment rate in Canada in 25 years, leading many to pursue further education.
UK news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Why Do We Feel Poor Despite Higher Incomes? A Deep Dive Into American Financial Perceptions

Despite higher incomes, Americans often feel financially poor due to lack of government support for necessities like healthcare.
Wealth perception affects individual financial confidence, regardless of actual income levels.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Mortgage affordability dips in April as payments edge higher

"A decrease in the PAPI occurs when loan application amounts decrease, mortgage rates decrease, or earnings increase, indicating improved borrower affordability conditions."
NYC real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Biotech IPO slump seen dragging into 2026 as returns disappoint

The biotechnology sector is experiencing a significant slowdown in IPOs and investor returns, highlighting ongoing market challenges.
fromDigiday
3 months ago

Parent co. of TJ Maxx, Marshalls brushes off tariff concerns with 'plenty of merchandise'

TJX reported 3% sales growth in Q1 2026, demonstrating resilience and confidence in navigating economic challenges.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco downtown office markets stay weak

Sky-high office vacancies persist in downtown San Jose, Oakland, and San Francisco, with San Jose showing minimal improvement, according to a recent Colliers report.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Mortgage delinquencies rise slightly in Q1

Mortgage performance showed mixed results in Q1 2025, with an overall increase in delinquencies for conventional loans and rising foreclosure rates for VA loans.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

The used car market 'has extended its impressive run into 2025' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"The used car market has enjoyed its strongest start to a year since before the pandemic, with supply fuelled by a recovering new car market."
Alternative transportation
fromThe Motley Fool
3 months ago

70 Billion Reasons to Buy Alphabet Stock Right Now | The Motley Fool

Alphabet's first-quarter earnings report reassured investors amidst tariff concerns, highlighting strong performance and a significant share repurchase plan.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Signs Grow That AI Is Starting to Seriously Bite Into the Job Market

Young college graduates face an unprecedented job market challenge, heavily influenced by generative AI and fluctuating economic conditions.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Worrying About the Economy? It Can Affect Your Kids, Too

Economic instability affects families, increasing stress and emotional unavailability of parents while impacting children's routines and support systems.
fromtherealdeal.com
4 months ago

SoCal home sales stall during economic uncertainty over tariffs, stock market

Southern California home sales have stalled, with 11,966 homes sold in February, almost unchanged from the previous year, marking the third-lowest February sales total since 2005.
LA real estate
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