The supply of homes for sale is currently on the rise in comparison to the same period last year. According to a recent report from Realtor.com, active listings in August have increased by 36%. This marks the 10th consecutive month of annual growth in inventory. Despite this positive trend, supply is still 26% lower than
In the world of professional sports, where team ownership is typically held by wealthy investors and corporations, the Green Bay Packers stand out as the only team in the National Football League with a unique ownership structure. Unlike the other 31 NFL franchises, the Packers are owned by stockholders, many of whom are die-hard fans
China’s economic policymakers are currently facing the challenge of addressing deflationary pressures and boosting domestic demand. Former head of the People’s Bank of China, Yi Gang, emphasized the importance of focusing on proactive fiscal policy and accommodative monetary policy to stimulate economic growth during the Bund Summit in Shanghai. This article delves into strategies and
As the NFL season kicks off, CNBC introduces its Official NFL Team Valuations, ranking professional football teams based on their overall franchise value. This valuation, calculated by CNBC senior sports reporter Michael Ozanian, takes into account a team’s revenue, profit, and debt. It comes as no surprise that the average NFL team is now worth
Volvo Cars recently announced a significant shift in its margin and revenue targets, marking a departure from its initial goals. The Swedish automaker, majority-owned by China’s Geely Holding, has revised its EBIT margin goal to 7-8% by 2026, down from its previous target of “above 8%.” The decision to scale back its margin target was
Vice President Kamala Harris has outlined her economic agenda, which includes higher taxes on wealthy Americans and corporations. The plan endorses the tax increases proposed by President Joe Biden for the fiscal year 2025 budget. This includes a 25% minimum tax on total income, which would also cover “unrealized gains” exceeding $100 million. However, experts
Visa recently announced its plans to launch a dedicated service for bank transfers, bypassing traditional methods such as credit cards and direct debits. This move marks a significant shift in the way payments are processed and managed, especially in the European market. The new service, known as account-to-account (A2A) payments, is set to launch in
There is growing concern in the London property market as landlords are increasingly selling their buy-to-let properties, particularly in the capital city. According to recent data from property portal Rightmove, almost one-third of homes currently for sale in London were previously rented out. This trend is reflective of a wider increase in rental property sales
Recent data from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows that the demand for mortgages is heavily tilted towards refinancing. Interest rates have been on a decline for the fifth consecutive week, leading to an increase in total mortgage application volume by just 1.6% compared to the previous week. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate
The Tiger 21 network, comprised of ultra-high-net-worth investors and entrepreneurs, recently released a second-quarter asset allocation report that sheds light on its members’ investment preferences. Surprisingly, more than half of the network’s members, totaling over 1,450 individuals with a combined personal wealth of $165 billion, do not have any investments in chip giant Nvidia. The