Republicans are hunting for ways to pay for President Trump’s expensive plans while avoiding a freakout on Wall Street.
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The real estate listings Inman’s staff couldn’t stop scrolling in 2024
From cabins on Lake Tahoe to multifamily in the Chicago suburbs, Inman’s writers spent hours clicking through listing photos and imagining life in new properties. These are their dream homes.
The Economy Is Finally Stable. Will That Change With Trump?
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s proposals on tariffs, immigration, taxes and deregulation may have far-reaching and contradictory effects, adding uncertainty to forecasts.
Jerome Powell and the Fed Head for Another Collision with Trump
Rates may not come down as much or as quickly as had been expected, just as Trump — a self-declared “low-rate guy” — returns to the White House.
Hong Kong’s Trophy Homes Are Selling at Fire Sale Prices
China’s economic downturn has not been kind to the ultrarich who made their wealth on its rise. In their haste to cough up cash, Hong Kong’s luxury property market has had some fire sales.
Mortgage Rates Fell, Then Rose. What Comes Next?
Many would-be home buyers are still hoping for mortgage rates to come down as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. How much they will fall is unclear.
How Stock, Bond and Currency Markets Could Respond to the Election
Investors are considering the candidates’ policies and historical trends to bet on where stocks, bonds and currencies are headed.
Inflation Expected to Cool in September C.P.I. Report
The Consumer Price Index is moderating, but September’s report contained both good and bad news for policymakers.
A Strong Jobs Report Suggests the Economy Is More Resilient Than We Thought
After months of wobbling, a fresh jobs report showed that hiring and wage growth are strong, aligning with other robust economic data.
2024 could be worst year for home sales since 1995: Fannie Mae
Falling mortgage rates should help boost home sales by nearly 10 percent next year, but in the meantime, inventory shortages and affordability challenges are keeping a lid on sales in many markets.