Poll shows broad support for CFPB ahead of Vought’s congressional testimony

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking with CNBC on Aug. 4th, 2026. CNBC The U.S. will be applying economic measures “that have never been seen on Iran,” according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “It will be a combination of economic isolation like ‌the world has ​never seen before, ​and ​the continued blockade in ‌the Strait of…

The week of August 10–14 was relatively calm after the publication of US CPI for July. No panic or capitulation followed, as the number came in as expected or slightly cooler. Traders have observed a slow drift higher in equities. July CPI rose 0.1% month-on-month and 3.4% year-on-year, both in line with forecasts. Core CPI…

8:59 AM, 28th July 2026, 4 hours ago 1 Landlords are raising rents and becoming more selective about tenants as operating and regulatory costs climb, according to new research. Some landlords are also putting property improvement work on hold, even while preparing to buy more properties. Handelsbanken surveyed 200 UK property investors, landlords and property…

Rocket has hired Jim Dalrymple as principal of industry relations, a role focused on building relationships with MLSs, trade associations, brokerage leaders and technology partners across the housing industry. As a homeownership platform connecting search, financing and servicing, Rocket and Redfin are investing in the relationships that will shape where this industry goes next. Jim…

The average homeowner in England faces an estimated £15,513 in costs when upsizing, according to research by Yopa – rising to £47y,704 in London. The estate agency analysed the estimated cost of upsizing across England, based on selling an average flat or terraced home and buying an average semi-detached or detached property, as well as…