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fromMiami Herald
1 hour ago

Gas prices soar by double digits in Florida. See the cheapest in your area

Gas prices in Florida have shown a volatile pattern, with price fluctuations occurring for nearly a year. After a recent drop, prices are back up sharply, indicating continued instability.
Miami
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

Here are the 10 most expensive cities for the ultra-rich in 2025 - and the quiet power shift shaping the next luxury capitals

For the third year running, Singapore ranked as the world's most expensive city for high-net-worth individuals, according to the latest Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report from Julius Baer Group.
Real estate
#interest-rates
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Mortgage applications pick back up to highest level in a month

Mortgage applications surged post-Memorial Day, reflecting an increase in refinancing and home purchases despite economic uncertainties.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
SF real estate

Mortgage Applications Today: Mortgage Demand Falls Again for Third Consecutive Week

SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Mortgage applications pick back up to highest level in a month

Mortgage applications surged post-Memorial Day, reflecting an increase in refinancing and home purchases despite economic uncertainties.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
SF real estate

Mortgage Applications Today: Mortgage Demand Falls Again for Third Consecutive Week

fromSun Sentinel
2 days ago

Florida unemployment rate holds steady at 3.7%

Florida's unemployment rate remained at 3.7% in June, with private-sector jobs down 21,000 from May, indicating a shrinking workforce of 11.193 million.
Miami
#government-policy
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Company insolvencies fall in England and Wales, but experts warn challenges remain

The fall in June should be welcomed, but it doesn't paint a full picture. The UK economy remains under significant pressure.
UK news
fromFortune
3 days ago

Where's the beef? Hamburger inflation is running at 12% as America's herds literally shrink

The average price of a pound of ground beef rose to $6.12 in June, up nearly 12% from a year ago. The average price of all uncooked beef steaks rose to $11.49 per pound, an 8% increase.
Agriculture
fromMoneywise
4 days ago

This NYC woman has turned sitting in a parked car into a savvy side hustle - but can her quirky solution for an urban headache help shift your own plans into gear?

Charlet launched her car-sitting service on social media, inviting curious and often skeptical New Yorkers to reach out via her business number.
Cars
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

California the top choice for Chinese homebuyers, who spent 83% moreon US homes this year

Chinese buyers accounted for $13.7 billion in US residential real estate purchases from April 2024 to March, marking an 83% increase from the previous year.
Real estate
#labor-market
fromFortune
6 days ago
Higher education

The college degree 'safety premium' is almost gone-but mainly because so many non-grads have given up looking for work

fromFortune
6 days ago
Higher education

The college degree 'safety premium' is almost gone-but mainly because so many non-grads have given up looking for work

#job-market
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Canada's unemployment rate ticks up to 7% in May, highest in 9 years outside of pandemic | CBC News

Canada's unemployment rate reached 7.0% in May, signifying rising job market challenges.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Canada's unemployment rate ticks up to 7% in May, highest in 9 years outside of pandemic | CBC News

Canada's unemployment rate reached 7.0% in May, signifying rising job market challenges.
#real-estate
NYC real estate
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

There's doom and gloom about the economy, but million-dollar Hamptons home sales are booming

Hamptons home sales surged by 86% in Q1 2025, defying economic uncertainty amid Wall Street volatility.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Boston real estate

Middle-Class Americans Can Still Afford a Home in Kentucky Without Looking Too Hard

NYC real estate
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

There's doom and gloom about the economy, but million-dollar Hamptons home sales are booming

Hamptons home sales surged by 86% in Q1 2025, defying economic uncertainty amid Wall Street volatility.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Boston real estate

Middle-Class Americans Can Still Afford a Home in Kentucky Without Looking Too Hard

#investment
New York City
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the Wealthiest City in the World-With 384,500 Millionaires and 66 Billionaires

Global wealth has tripled in two decades, with significant concentrations in U.S. cities like New York and the Bay Area.
New York City
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the Wealthiest City in the World-With 384,500 Millionaires and 66 Billionaires

Global wealth has tripled in two decades, with significant concentrations in U.S. cities like New York and the Bay Area.
#germany
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany's Baerbock elected as UN General Assembly head DW 06/02/2025

Annalena Baerbock was elected president of the UN General Assembly, highlighting leadership changes and economic travel trends in Germany.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany's Baerbock elected as UN General Assembly head DW 06/02/2025

Annalena Baerbock was elected president of the UN General Assembly, highlighting leadership changes and economic travel trends in Germany.
#housing-market
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Mortgage originations in Q1 2025 were higher than a year ago

Mortgage refinancing gains ground on purchase loans as homeowners seek equity.
Home equity lines of credit see growth due to lower rates and increased equity.
Residential mortgage origination volumes show mixed trends but year-over-year growth continues.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
SF real estate

Home Prices Rebound After Brief Pullback-but There's Good News for Homebuyers

SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Mortgage originations in Q1 2025 were higher than a year ago

Mortgage refinancing gains ground on purchase loans as homeowners seek equity.
Home equity lines of credit see growth due to lower rates and increased equity.
Residential mortgage origination volumes show mixed trends but year-over-year growth continues.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
SF real estate

Home Prices Rebound After Brief Pullback-but There's Good News for Homebuyers

from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Is it Offensive to Tip Too Much? Find Out What Your Barber is Expecting From You

According to a recent assessment, tipping in U.S. restaurants remains steady at an average of 18.8%, with full-service establishments averaging 19.3% and fast-casual spots around 15.9-16%.
Dining
#inflation
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Most Expensive County to Live in Every State

Historic inflation has raised the U.S. cost of living by 23.6% since early 2020, affecting Americans across various local contexts.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Most Expensive County to Live in Every State

Historic inflation has raised the U.S. cost of living by 23.6% since early 2020, affecting Americans across various local contexts.
#stock-market
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
US news

Hedge fund returns halfway through 2025: How big names like Citadel, Balyasny, and more have managed this year's markets

fromFortune
1 week ago
E-Commerce

Nvidia makes history with $4 trillion market cap while markets brush off tariff worries

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
US news

Hedge fund returns halfway through 2025: How big names like Citadel, Balyasny, and more have managed this year's markets

fromFortune
1 week ago
E-Commerce

Nvidia makes history with $4 trillion market cap while markets brush off tariff worries

#property-values
fromEater
1 week ago

The Absolute Best Amazon Prime Day Deals (for Real) (We Looked)

Amazon Prime Day presents significant discounts, with deals reaching as high as 60% off, making it the best time to purchase items on wishlists before prices rise.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

ThinCats hits record lending levels with 381m despite challenging UK business climate

The lender's robust performance is particularly notable given the turbulent backdrop of rising business taxes, persistent global tariffs, and slower-than-expected base rate cuts.
Business
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 week ago

Art market bites back as estimates fail to score

The anticipated 'Trump bump' has ultimately given way to a 'Trump slump',” says Christine Bourron, the chief executive of Pi-eX. “Trump's 'Liberation Day' announcement introduced significant geopolitical uncertainty, casting a shadow over the global economy and unsettling buyer confidence in the art market.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Corporate America soured on 'business for good.' Here's how to reframe conscious capitalism

"This reversal has been so fast and so dramatic that even many of the youngest mission-driven companies now look like relics of a bygone era, while the environment that spawned them feels like little more than a dream."
Business
#consumer-behavior
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
E-Commerce

Does anyone still clip coupons? Consumers want deals, but how they find them is shifting | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
E-Commerce

Does anyone still clip coupons? Consumers want deals, but how they find them is shifting | CBC News

#tariffs
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

The world could get carved up into these 3 blocs as Trump tariffs accelerate deglobalization

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Bank of America says tariffs might spark a 'reshoring' boom-but experts say it might be a double-edged sword for the economy

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Retail CEO says orders from big-box stores are down 40% because they have no idea how shoppers are going to react to price hikes

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

The world could get carved up into these 3 blocs as Trump tariffs accelerate deglobalization

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Bank of America says tariffs might spark a 'reshoring' boom-but experts say it might be a double-edged sword for the economy

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Retail CEO says orders from big-box stores are down 40% because they have no idea how shoppers are going to react to price hikes

fromNature
2 weeks ago

Transparent research: can big tech learn from big pharma?

Google stands out as the most popular destination for academics transitioning to the private sector, with nearly 2,500 moves from academia between 2020 and 2024.
Tech industry
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The S&P is back to record highs-proving yet again the wisdom of a buy and hold strategy

All time highs are exciting, but expected in a growing stock market. It's like saying once per summer that my tree hit a new all-time high.
E-Commerce
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Ongoing CFO turnover is fueling higher pay for finance chiefs

In 2024, the median base salary increase for CFOs was 4%, while CEOs saw no change—mirroring 2023. In 2022, median salary increases were 3.8% for CFOs and 2.9% for CEOs.
Business
#travel
Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

'Stay-cations' may hold more appeal for price-conscious consumers as airlines jockey for summer vacationers

The Beachside Village Resort offers a Cape Cod experience in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for those hesitant to travel far.
Economic uncertainty is making many travelers prefer closer, local destinations.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Europe politics

European travel to the US slowed down this year - but travel companies say a summer rebound is already underway

Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

'Stay-cations' may hold more appeal for price-conscious consumers as airlines jockey for summer vacationers

The Beachside Village Resort offers a Cape Cod experience in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for those hesitant to travel far.
Economic uncertainty is making many travelers prefer closer, local destinations.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Europe politics

European travel to the US slowed down this year - but travel companies say a summer rebound is already underway

#precious-metals
fromDigital Seams
1 month ago

The AI lifestyle subsidy is going to end - Digital Seams

We lose money on every sale, but we make it up in volume is not just a surprisingly-old joke, but the real pitch to investors.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Manufacturing output weakens in three months to June - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The steep decline in manufacturing output reflects the challenges faced by the sector, including high energy costs and rising labour costs, with expectations of slowing decline ahead.
UK politics
#cost-of-living
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Tourism will only grow at half the rate of the economy by 2030, even if the government meets its visitor target - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK tourism sector is currently facing a challenge not of over-tourism but of slower growth, despite a projected surge in visitor numbers this year.
UK news
fromFortune
1 month ago

What CFOs worry about most in uncertain markets

"If there's one big theme I can point to, it's that when there is an opportunity for financing, CFOs are taking advantage of it."
European startups
fromFortune
1 month ago

Newly-minted grads only make up just 5% of the workforce but they're playing an 'oversized' role driving up unemployment

The recent rise in unemployment among college graduates, reaching 6.1% for bachelor’s degree holders, underscores the need to prioritize job-ready skills over traditional education.
Higher education
#freelancing
fromInc
1 month ago
Startup companies

25 Small-Business Ideas You Can Start for Under $1,000 This Weekend

Entrepreneurship is accessible even in tough economic times with minimal startup costs.
Many million-dollar companies began as small operations crafted with creativity and smart planning.
fromDigiday
1 month ago
Marketing tech

The Steely Dan effect: when agencies stay lean and use a 'liquid workforce'

Agencies are increasingly relying on freelance staff for flexibility and customization in uncertain economic times.
Startup companies
fromInc
1 month ago

25 Small-Business Ideas You Can Start for Under $1,000 This Weekend

Entrepreneurship is accessible even in tough economic times with minimal startup costs.
Many million-dollar companies began as small operations crafted with creativity and smart planning.
fromDigiday
1 month ago
Marketing tech

The Steely Dan effect: when agencies stay lean and use a 'liquid workforce'

#homeownership
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Homeowners Are 43 Times Wealthier Than Renters

Homeownership significantly increases net worth, creating a widening gap between owners and renters.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

Home Equity Bonds Are Surging: Here's Why

High mortgage rates hinder homeownership, leading homeowners to opt for home equity loans instead of refinancing.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Homeowners Are 43 Times Wealthier Than Renters

Homeownership significantly increases net worth, creating a widening gap between owners and renters.
#employment
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
US news

America's College Crisis

Many Americans doubt the value of a college degree amid rising unemployment for recent grads.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Tech industry

US economy adds 139,000 jobs as growth slows

The US job market is slowing down, with the lowest job additions in two years and significant downward revisions to previous figures.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Joann, Rite Aid, JCPenney, and other store closings contributed to a 274% surge in retail layoffs in 2025

Job layoffs in the U.S. surged 80% in 2025, with significant cuts in federal jobs and retail sectors due to economic pressures.
fromCFO.com
1 month ago

Many Americans unlikely to quit over RTO mandates

When it comes to retention, though, pay still matters: Randstad found a pay raise was the "top retention driver" for 79% of respondents.
Remote teams
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

5 All-Star High-Yield Dividend Stocks Every Boomer Should Own

Relying solely on government support in retirement is unwise; strategic financial planning is essential.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-580 East In Livermore

The recent collision on I-580 leading to a temporary shutdown highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns and the increasing number of incidents involving large vehicles.
San Francisco
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Over half of UK homeowners renovated their homes in 2024 as spending hits record levels

While renovation costs are rising, most homeowners continue to rely on savings (83%) as their primary funding source. Notably, the use of credit cards dropped by 5 percentage points to 13%, reflecting caution around borrowing amid interest rate concerns.
Renovation
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