Euro zone lending growth picks up, ECB says 

“The FOMC’s decision to hold the federal funds target at its current level, coupled with the three dissents at this meeting, with each of these dissenting members preferring to hike rates now, indicates that the Fed is likely moving into a hiking cycle soon,” Fratantoni told Mortgage Professional America.  “Markets are now expecting they could…

Fidelis Capital added its 13th partner in July. The move is part of a team-building process, through which co-founder and CEO Rick Simonetti said Fidelis gains large, wirehouse capabilities with a boutique touch. The reference to bank-based wealth management is not a throwaway line for Simonetti or his other partners. The nearly $3 billion registered…

Datadog: Why The Largest Customer Usage Cut Sparks My Downgrade To Sell

For the mortgage market, that leaves inflation expectations unsettled and rate relief elusive. Sam Khater of Freddie Mac said that while higher mortgage rates continue to affect affordability, improving inventory and slightly lower listing prices suggest the housing market is showing signs of adjustment.https://t.co/yiihzcmduM — Mortgage Professional America Magazine (@MPAMagazineUS) August 7, 2026…

Kushner’s Israel-Hamas Talks Stall, No Breakthrough on Trump’s Gaza Plan Stalled Negotiations and Key Issues in the Israel-Hamas Conflict By Alexander Cornwell Diplomatic Efforts and Recent Meetings JERUSALEM, Aug 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner left Jerusalem on Monday without a breakthrough after two days of talks with Israeli…

Some homes come with a prestigious address. Others come with a remarkable design pedigree. And then there are a handful that offer both—such as this newly listed pre-war maisonette on New York City‘s iconic Fifth Avenue, which has a history almost as rich as the Big Apple itself. The stunning unit, which is located inside…