Trump threatens trade halt if Fed does not cut rates

Oil Prices Continue Upward Trend on Hormuz Export Uncertainty and US-Iran Tensions Market Reactions and Geopolitical Developments Impacting Oil Prices Oil Price Movements and Investor Sentiment Aug 19 (Reuters) – Oil prices ticked higher in early trade on Wednesday, climbing for a fourth straight day on supply uncertainty as investors weighed conflicting messages from Tehran…

These days, many homeowners are committed to improving their homes. In fact, Angi’s annual State of Home Spending Report discovered that 66% of homeowners plan to make a major home investment within the next five years—the highest level recorded in its research. “Economic pressures, including inflation, high interest rates, and income uncertainty, are likely driving…

Mortgage rates dropped moderately today after the latest jobs report showed much lower jobs created than expected. The monthly jobs report is one of the most–if not THE most–important pieces of economic data to the rate market on any given month. If the numbers are close to forecasts, there isn’t always a big reaction. Today’s…

“Money doesn’t solve the problem. Supply is the problem,” he said. “There’s no shortage of investors looking to invest in housing. The biggest bottleneck isn’t the financing, it’s the government process. If it takes five years to approve a project, no amount of capital from Wall Street can fix that.” He said the fix requires…

A new Nashville hotel, museum, and Broadway musical were among the projects set to carry Dolly Parton’s legacy into a new chapter this fall. The country music superstar died on Tuesday in Nashville after “bravely facing a brief battle with cancer,” her representatives told Business Insider. She was 80. Before her death, Parton had been…