Realtor.com Forecasts Slower Home-Price Growth as Buyers Re-enter Market in 2026 H2
Realtor.com's midyear forecast shows home-price growth slowing to about 1.2% in 2026, with mortgage rates around 6.3%
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Gas Prices Swinging: How Households Can Budget for Volatility
Gas prices have swung in 2026 due to geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions, pressuring household budgets and prompting new budgeting strategies.
California Leads Lawsuit to Block Paramount Warner Bros Mega Merger
Twelve states, led by California, have filed a lawsuit to block the Warner Bros and Paramount merger, arguing it would curb competition, raise consumer...
Lucid Denies Bankruptcy or Going-Private Reports as Shares Rally and Fall
Lucid denies reports it is weighing bankruptcy or going-private options as shares swing.
The £5 Coffee That Tells a Story Of Global Economic Turmoil
A £4.50 iced latte and a looming £5 mark at a London coffee cart reveal how climate shocks, tariffs, and supply chain pressures are...
China’s Economic Growth Slows Sharply in Q2, Exports Lift Outlook
China’s Q2 GDP rose 4.3%, undershooting the government’s target as domestic demand remained soft.
Inflation Likely To Stay Elevated Through 2028, Top Economist Warns
Conference Board Chief Economist Dana M.
Heating Oil Customers to Get Compensation After Cancellations and Price Hikes
The CMA says thousands of heating-oil customers faced cancelled orders and higher prices during the Iran-related energy crisis.
Paramount Still Aims to Close WBD Merger by September Despite Lawsuit, Lawyer Says
Paramount remains determined to close its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery by September, despite a state-led antitrust lawsuit.
Fed Policymakers Inflation Worries Weighed On Rate Cut Outlook At Warsh’s First Meeting
Minutes from the FOMC meeting under Warsh reveal inflation worries clouding the outlook for rate cuts.