Private real estate and infrastructure allocations, by contrast, held at just 11%. Equity allocations among American households are now approaching 50% of financial assets, a level that surpasses the peaks recorded during the dot-com era. Real estate’s role at the middle None of this erases homeownership from the American wealth equation. For middle-income households, real estate…
Regional performance is expected to diverge sharply. Prairie provinces are forecast to hold onto stronger sales volumes and post the strongest price gains nationally, while Quebec’s more balanced conditions should produce steadier, if modest, increases. Ontario and British Columbia, by contrast, are expected to keep struggling with affordability pressures and softer overall activity. CMHC expects…
The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is a government-backed investment and retirement savings option in India. Salaried individuals are eligible to open an EPF account when basic pay and dearness allowance are up to ₹15,000. You can further opt for voluntary provident fund (VPF), if the basic pay and DA exceed ₹15,000 per month. For FY26,…
To understand what defines Gen Z behavior today, start by recognizing their digital upbringing. They thrive on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where authenticity and social justice matter. When engaging with brands, they expect real commitment to sustainability and inclusivity. Think about how these values impact your marketing strategies. Consider how you can align your…
If you’re retired or are getting close to it, creating a reliable income stream is crucial. For many retirees, Social Security provides an important foundation, but it may not be enough to cover all their expenses. Housing, healthcare, groceries, and other everyday costs can add up quickly, especially as inflation pushes prices higher. That is…
Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers
Prior month manufacturing PMI 53.9 Prior month services PMI 51.2. Prior month composite PMI 51.9 Flash manufacturing PMI for July 53.8 versus 54.3 expected. This is a 4-month low but remains above the 50 level. Flash services PMI for July 53.6 versus 51.5 expected. Strongest since November 2025 Flash composite PMI for July 53.6 versus…
Digital Transactions News staff July 24, 2026 Credit Cards, Digital Currency, E-Commerce, Electronic Bill Payment, Marketing, Mobile Commerce, Point-of-sale Mastercard Inc. unveiled enhancements to Mastercard in Control, its platform for virtual card numbers, including advanced virtual card controls and a single connection to the payments network’s network of embedded-payments partners….
Robert Koontz has joined CBRE as senior managing director and head of multifamily debt capital markets within the firm’s debt and structured finance department, where he will be tasked with expanding origination capabilities within the agency space. Koontz is a 17-year veteran of Freddie Mac, most recently serving as head of multifamily capital markets for…
It may or may not qualify as a boom, but consumer business is on a sharp rise at American Express as the company reported early Friday its U.S. consumer-services unit posted an 11% increase in billing for the June quarter compared to the same period last year. That’s the strongest boost in consumer business since…