interest rates

Indicators

The Inverted Yield Curve Usually Predicts a Recession — Until Now

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The yield curve has now been inverted for around 400 trading sessions, and there’s no recession in sight. So what gives?

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Autos

Inflation Has Helped Make the Average US Car Older Than Ever

The average age of cars and light trucks reached a record high of 12.6 years in 2024, up by roughly two months from last year.

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Personal Finance

More Working People Feel Good About Their Finances

The percentage of US employees who think their financial well-being is good or excellent rose to 47%, up from 42% a year ago.

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Real Estate

Luxury Stores Are Bucking the Commercial Property Downturn

High interest rates across the US and Europe have hurt commercial property values, but not when luxury retail is involved.

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Inflation & Prices

April’s Inflation Report Finally Hints at Progress

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The CPI rose just 0.3% from the previous month. Perhaps most importantly, the annual core rate fell from a year earlier.

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Inflation & Prices

Renters Are Losing Hope They’ll Ever Own a House

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A New York Fed survey found renters saying their probability of ever owning a home fell to 40.1%, a new low.

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Advisor Upside

Older, Wealthy Americans Are Delaying Rate Cuts With Their Big Spending

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Spending by older affluent Americans is helping grow the economy. But it’s also contributing to a delay in the Federal Reserve cutting rates.

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