US Dollar holds gains after FOMC minutes, labor market data – FXStreet
The Fed's hawkish monetary stance is contributing to higher U.S. Treasury yields and reinforcing the current strength of the dollar. Rumors that a national economic emergency may be declared have increased demand for safe havens, underscoring the appeal of greenbacks. The bullish mood is further amplified by strong labor market indicators, including a decline in […]
Lawmakers play the market
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Buffalo will be hottest housing market in 2025: Zillow
Buffalo, New York, will be the nation's hottest housing market for the second year in a row due to its stable job market and affordable housing prices. According to the report Online real estate marketplace Zillow made the announcement Tuesday. The report predicts that by 2025, both home sales and home prices will remain steady […]
Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market in 2024: Report
According to a report, the stock portfolios of more than 20 members of Congress once again outperformed the market as the ban on parliamentary stock trading stalled. new report From the Unusual Whales trade tracker. According to the report, Democrats rose 31%, Republicans rose 26%, and the S&P 500 rose 24.9%. It also revealed a […]
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts higher in early trading – The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Good news about the U.S. economy may no longer be good for Wall Street, with U.S. stock indexes lower Tuesday after better-than-expected reports on the job market and business activity. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% in morning trading after giving up a small early gain. As of 10:10 a.m. ET, the […]
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 Set to Open Up; Trump Tariffs; Micron, Plug Power, Nvidia, More Movers – Barron's
U.S. stock futures were rising early Tuesday as markets grappled with the potential fallout from additional tariffs imposed by President-elect Donald Trump. President Trump has dismissed speculation that he would scale back plans to impose full tariffs on imported goods when he takes office later this month. Such a tax might help some companies that […]
German Christmas market attack victim dies at hospital weeks later
The death toll in last month's attack on a German Christmas market now stands at six, with a woman unable to recover from her injuries. The victim, identified only as a 52-year-old woman, died Monday at a hospital from wounds sustained in the Dec. 20 attack, according to the Associated Press. She was one of […]
NYC’s high-end office market scores record year for new leases that top $200 per square foot
Come on, C-Note, admission to a new exclusive club in Manhattan's upscale office market is $200 per square foot. According to the paper, 28 new leases were signed in 2024 with rents above $200 per square foot, a record high.These transactions represented the top of the top. Meanwhile, a surprising new report from JLL found […]
Washington football player declares for job market, instead of NFL, in hilarious post
This is the time of year when many college football players declare for the NFL Draft. Many players will post statements saying they are grateful for their college experience and look forward to their NFL futures. However, University of Washington linebacker Drew Fowler announced in a post of his own that he is committed to […]
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Up; U.S. Steel, Apple, Tesla, More Movers – Barron's
Buying on the spur of the moment will be the name of the game on Friday, as stock traders buy everything from energy stocks to financials to utilities. The S&P 500 rose 0.7%, with all sectors within the index gaining. The Dow rose 186 points, or 0.4%, and the Nasdaq rose 1%. Typically, as riskier […]