GDP shows the economy grew 1.5% in the second quarter — but it’s even better than it looks
Consumer spending and business investment in AI drive the economy forward
Estate Planner: 9 Documents To Have Ready When You Die
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U.S. economy slowed to 1.5% growth rate in Q2; June core inflation at 3.3%
A person shops for ice cream in the freezer aisle of Safeway on July 20, 2026 in San Francisco, California. Heather Diehl | Getty Images Economic growth was weaker than expected in the second quarter while inflation in June held well above the Federal Reserve’s goal, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. Gross domestic product, a […]
ITR deadline 2026: Govt says portal can handle 1 cr returns daily; experts explain why you shouldn’t wait until July 31
With just a day left before the July 31 deadline for filing income tax returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27, the government has sought to reassure taxpayers that the e-filing portal is ready for the last-minute rush. In a recent reply in Parliament, the Finance Ministry said the income tax e-filing portal has been […]
What another Fed hold, with hawkish dissent, tells us about US fixed income
A lack of Fed guidance and a market running on data One of the dynamics that Warsh remarked on in his press conference following the announcement was a gradual rise in interest rates over the past month. He said that this move upwards in rates, without any published forward guidance from the Fed, could be […]
Morgan Stanley tops Europe M&A advisers by value in H1 2026, Rothschild & Co leads by volume
Morgan Stanley was the leading financial adviser for European mergers and acquisitions in the first six months of 2026 by deal value, while Rothschild & Co was the busiest by number of transactions, according to GlobalData. Morgan Stanley placed first by value, having advised on deals worth $128.3bn. Rothschild & Co came first by volume […]
Wall Street just suffered a historic crash in highflying stocks. Why a quick tech rebound could be a trap.
A bounce may be coming for those momentum stocks that have been brought back to earth, which could open up another selloff, says BTIG’s Jonathan Krinsky.
Aviva Investors expands German PBSA platform with second Berlin investment
The transaction follows the platform’s first Berlin investment in Charlottenburg and Aviva Investors’ recent financing of a student housing scheme in Valencia. Your trusted source for commercial real estate intelligence, insights, and market analysis. Register for free to access two complimentary articles per month, or Subscribe to unlock unlimited CRE intelligence. Already have an account? […]
US initial jobless claims 197K versus 200K expected
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Healthcare Costs Push Consumer Confidence Down 9 Points
Healthcare costs are squeezing consumer confidence from both ends of the age spectrum. Baby boomers and seniors in the United States face steep routine bills, while Generation Z reports increases in out-of-pocket expenses, according to the PYMNTS Intelligence report “Generations Under Pressure: How Younger Consumers Are Coping With Higher Living Costs.” The report, based on […]