Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Patrick Harker recently expressed a strong endorsement for an interest rate cut in September while speaking to CNBC at the Fed’s annual retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Harker’s direct statement signals a high probability of monetary policy easing during the upcoming meeting of central bank officials. He emphasized the need to
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In July, closed sales of previously owned homes increased by 1.3% compared to June, reaching a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 3.95 million units. This marked the first increase in five months, although sales were still 2.5% lower than the same time last year. The Northeast saw the biggest gains in sales, while the Midwest
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The Danish biotech company Bavarian Nordic recently reported impressive second-quarter revenues of 1.43 billion Danish krone ($213 million) and an operating profit of 420 million krone. These figures exceeded analyst expectations, causing the company’s stock to rise by 13% shortly after the announcement. In addition to its strong financial performance, Bavarian Nordic also secured a
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The future of Paramount Global remains shrouded in uncertainty as the special committee overseeing the merger agreement with Skydance faces a competing offer from Edgar Bronfman Jr. Initially, Bronfman offered $4.3 billion for Shari Redstone’s National Amusements, which is the controlling shareholder of Paramount. However, in a surprising turn of events, Bronfman upped the bid
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Ford Motor recently announced a shift in its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, delaying production of a next-generation all-electric pickup truck and canceling plans for a three-row electric SUV. The company stated that it will now prioritize the development of hybrid models and electric commercial vehicles, such as a new electric commercial van in 2026, followed
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The recent decrease in mortgage rates for the third consecutive week did not lead to a surge in refinance applications. In fact, there was a 15% drop in applications to refinance a home loan. This decline may be surprising given the lower rates, but it is important to note that the volume was actually 90%
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The surge in online sports betting has significantly impacted personal finances, especially for those who are already facing financial distress. A recent study titled “Gambling Away Stability: Sports Betting’s Impact on Vulnerable Households” highlighted the detrimental effects of sports betting on households that are already financially vulnerable. The paper reveals that the legalization of sports
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