The Massachusetts House of Representatives has voted to approve a bill that would allow churches, synagogues and other religious institutions to build housing on their property. Known as Yes in God’s Back Yard (YIGBY), the measure passed as part of a $561-million economic development and competitiveness bond bill. It needs to be approved by the…
The leadership and objectives of Kevin Warsh’s five Federal Reserve task forces to advance the conduct of monetary policy were announced Thursday by the central bank. Warsh announced the task forces on June 17 after the FOMC’s recent meeting. “The Federal Reserve’s commitment to price stability and maximum employment is unwavering. As is our resolve…
For many people, the airport terminal can be a source of mild stress. But for travelers with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), it can feel like you’re playing advanced mode in a video game, where you’re faced with hidden time traps, a million tiny decisions and plenty of opportunities to lose something. I know this…
SK Hynix: The World's HBM Leader At A Discount
August WTI crude oil (CLQ26) today is down -0.88 (-1.22%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26) is down -0.0891 (-2.93%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower as prices whipsawed on various news headlines. Crude prices initially jumped after Iran vowed to respond to the US attacks this week…
By Sammy Hudes Colliers Canada’s second-quarter market outlook, released Wednesday, says the national office vacancy rate fell for the fourth consecutive quarter to 13.4%, while industrial vacancies tightened for the second straight quarter to 3.3%. Colliers says these trends suggest the commercial real estate market is undergoing a “steady and measured” recovery driven by occupier…
Earlier in 2026, the BoC flagged a two-sided risk profile: the possibility of rate cuts if growth disappointed more sharply than forecast, and potential hikes if energy prices from the Iran conflict drove a sustained, generalized consumer price shock. In recent weeks, neither scenario has materialized. Inflation concerns retreat Higher oil prices stemming from restricted…
US President Donald Trump’s annual financial disclosures have been making headlines after they showed that he earned more than $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency ventures in 2025. These filings revealed a highly active investment portfolio that has outperformed the S&P 500. Released last week, the president reported that he had made 21,285 stock trades in 2025,…
Cetera has brought in another Commonwealth Financial Network team, led by Edward Duffy and his Lexington Financial, which manages about $608 million in client assets. The Braintree, Mass.-based firm also includes advisors John Walsh and William Creesy, as well as support staff. “Leaving Commonwealth wasn’t something we took lightly after 32 years,” Duffy said in…
UK to regulate cloud service providers Microsoft, Google and others to protect financial stability