One week after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) met, several Federal Reserve leaders hit the speakers’ circuit to discuss inflation, interest rates and the economy. While the FOMC decided to leave the federal funds rate unchanged last week and now expects only one rate cut in 2024, the tone… Continue reading There are ‘Several Reasons’ to Be Optimistic About Inflation, According to FOMC Member

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Inflation rates have fallen dramatically over the past 12 months, dropping from 4.9% in April 2023 to 3.4% in April 2024. Let’s try to determine where inflation rates will be one year from now. According to the New York Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Expectations (SCE), inflation won’t be much… Continue reading How Low Will Inflation Rates Be One Year From Now?

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While some millennials are unable to afford their rent, or keep up with the cost of living, not even mentioning the thought of buying property or a house, a younger cohort of new buyers are now stepping into the property market; Generation Z. Against all odds, things are starting to… Continue reading Move Over Millennials – Gen Z Is Buying Up Homes Quicker Than Their Older Peers

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During the darkest hours of the global coronavirus pandemic, the US government spent $3 trillion to help rescue the country’s — and, to some extent, the world’s — economy. The major surge in government spending on pandemic relief programs increased the government deficit from $1.37 trillion in 2019 to $3.21… Continue reading How Government Spending In Response To The Pandemic Affected The Overall Economy – And What Happens Now 

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The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) stands together with America’s Credit Unions in opposition to legislation that would create new government mandates for credit cards, putting consumers’ data and credit access at risk. CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle outlined concerns about the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) of 2023 led by… Continue reading Credit Unions Oppose Credit Card Routing Legislation

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For both apartments and single-family homes, asking rent hasn’t changed much since last month. Jonas Bordo of Dwellsy explains why he’s forecasting a flat-rent summer. Los Altos, CA (June 2023)—Summer is an expensive season. Vacations, summer camps, lawn care, gas prices, and more eat away at your budget faster than… Continue reading Is It Going To Be A Flat-Rent Summer? May Data Report Indicates “Yes”

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“It’s not if CalPERS and CalSTRS divest from fossil fuels – it’s when and how fast.” Indigenous lands of the Nisenan and Miwok Peoples (colonially called Sacramento, California) –  Today, SB 252 – a widely-supported bill for the two biggest public pensions in the U.S., CalPERS and CalSTRS – to… Continue reading California Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill ‘SB 252’ Passes Senate With Massive Momentum

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As Comptroller of New York City, my job is to administer government spending and oversee the financial health of the city now and into the future. As the climate crisis and other urgent sustainability risks threaten our economy and our environment, it is my fiduciary duty to ensure that we… Continue reading The Myths And FACTS Behind Sustainable Investing

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MEXICO CITY (S&P Global Ratings) April 4, 2023 — Water stress occurs when demand for water exceeds available supply or when poor water quality restricts its use, according to the European Environment Agency. S&P Global Ratings believes Mexican states’ exposure to high water stress, if left unaddressed, could influence long-term… Continue reading Sustainability Insights Research Shows Why More Mexican States Could Face Water Stress By 2050

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Below is a commentary from Alex Adelman, CEO & Co-founder of leading bitcoin rewards app, Lolli, on bitcoin’s recent rally to a new 9-month high against the backdrop of the banking crisis. Bitcoin Rally Continues Bitcoin’s bullish momentum since the start of the year reflects renewed investor demand for the… Continue reading Bitcoin Rally Continues Amid Banking Crisis – Commentary

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