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Gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider, UN report says
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (369+ words) UNITED NATIONS " The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises, a U. N. report concludes. The report assessing the blueprint…...
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (506+ words) WASHINGTON " A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the central bank's 2% target, the latest sign that some policymakers are moving away from a bias toward reducing borrowing…...
Sell now or wait? 5 home seller fears in 2026, according to a survey of agents
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1661+ words) Thousands of U. S. homeowners across the country have been holding off on making a move because the housing market keeps sending mixed signals. Home Light's Top Agent Insights & Predictions Survey for 2026 was fielded between Dec. 2 and Dec. 9, 2025, through an online poll…...
Retail sales rose in February before the Iran war, which threatens to derail spending
1+ week, 2+ day ago (600+ words) NEW YORK " Shoppers increased their spending in February before gasoline prices spiked because of the attacks on Iran by the U. S. and Israel. Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0. 6% in February, from a revised 0. 1% decline in January, the Commerce Department said Wednesday....
Top central banker thinks businesses may be quicker to raise prices due to Iran war
2+ week, 2+ day ago (390+ words) FRANKFURT, Germany " The head of the European Central Bank says that businesses may be quicker to raise prices in response to the oil shock from the Iran war due to bitter memories of the inflation spike after Russia's invasion of…...
Are home prices going down in Scranton in 2026?
2+ week, 4+ day ago (154+ words) WPXI Are home prices going down in Scranton in 2026? U. S. home prices have set monthly record highs for over two years straight, pricing out many homebuyers and keeping more home sellers on the sidelines. Prices skyrocketed during the pandemic and have…...
Are home prices going down in Harrisburg in 2026?
2+ week, 4+ day ago (140+ words) U. S. home prices have set monthly record highs for over two years straight, pricing out many homebuyers and keeping more home sellers on the sidelines. Prices skyrocketed during the pandemic and have remained elevated since, largely due to persistent inflation and…...
Are home prices going down in York in 2026?
2+ week, 4+ day ago (140+ words) But the market is starting to shift. Prices are growing more slowly as demand cools and more sellers offer discounts, helping affordability improve and setting the stage for a longer-term housing market "reset" back to normalcy. U. S. home prices have set…...
Are home prices going down in Erie in 2026?
2+ week, 4+ day ago (147+ words) Newscast covering important local topics and events U. S. home prices have set monthly record highs for over two years straight, pricing out many homebuyers and keeping more home sellers on the sidelines. Prices skyrocketed during the pandemic and have remained elevated…...
Are home prices going down in Williamsport in 2026?
2+ week, 4+ day ago (140+ words) But the market is starting to shift. Prices are growing more slowly as demand cools and more sellers offer discounts, helping affordability improve and setting the stage for a longer-term housing market "reset" back to normalcy. U. S. home prices have set…...