by | Jul 18, 2025 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Consumers are definitely feeling more positive about the economy as of late, but remain slightly apprehensive in the long run, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan. The preliminary results for the July Index of Consumer Sentiment came in at...
by | Jul 16, 2025 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Looking at today’s financial regulations, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr, speaking at the Brookings Institution, highlighted a few areas he is worried about in the financial sector and shared his thoughts on the Fed’s current wait-and-see approach. Barr said he...
by | Jul 15, 2025 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
At last month’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he expected the effects of tariffs to begin showing up in the summer of this year. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics...
by | Jul 10, 2025 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Following five weeks of falls, mortgage rates reversed course and saw an increase this week, according to the recent Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist, pointed to a “stronger than expected jobs report” as a reason...
by | Jul 1, 2025 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, speaking on a panel of central bankers Tuesday morning, declined to commit to a timeline for rate cuts and explicitly blamed tariffs for a “freeze” on the Fed’s policy moves as he continues to face political pressure to reduce...
by | Jun 27, 2025 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Consumers appear to be feeling more hopeful as summer begins and tariffs remain relatively low impact at the moment, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan. The final results for the Index of Consumer Sentiment came in at 60.7, a 16% leap above...