Consumers’ unemployment expectations worsen, belying recent data

Wildfires and Drought upend Greece, Hungary: Energy and Climate at Risk in Europe Europe’s Summer of Wildfires and Drought: Impacts on Energy and Climate Wildfires Ravage Greece AGIOS KONSTANTINOS, Greece, Aug 2 (Reuters) – Greek firefighters battled on Sunday to control a huge wildfire that has destroyed over 100 homes northwest of Athens, while a…

As French bond yields rise, is it a threat to the U.S.?

Fintel reports that on September 16, 2026, ALANTRA EQUITIES upgraded their outlook for Telefónica, S.A. – Depositary Receipt (OTCPK:TELFY) (LSE:0A2Y) from Sell to Neutral. This rating action follows a prior action by ALANTRA EQUITIES on July 12, 2026, when the firm maintained its Sell rating on the security, with both the from rating and to…

Jean Chatzky’s new book lays out several strategies for creating steady retirement income.

Keystone Property Finance has added special-edition house in multiple occupation (HMO) and multi-unit freehold block (MUFB) products to its range, in a refinement of its buy-to-let (BTL) offering. The new range is priced 0.15% lower than its core products, with rates starting at 3.34%.  Keystone Property Finance has also simplified its fee structure, and now…

Ports are meant to offer protection from storms or rough seas. But nothing has been able to protect the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach from the uncertainty and fluctuation of trade policy during President Donald Trump’s second term. SEE ALSO: Retail Landlords Need to Underwrite Their Tenants’ Customer Base, Too “It’s like the…