Fed Meeting Begins as Iran War Complicates the Path for Interest Rate Cuts

Fed Meeting Begins as Iran War Complicates the Path for Interest Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve policymakers begin their two-day meeting on interest rate policy Tuesday, as the ongoing conflict with Iran has raised fears of a global energy crisis and clouded the path for rate cuts.... Read more »

Economic Growth Revised Sharply Down to 0.7% After Historic Government Shutdown—but Don’t Expect Fed Cuts

The U.S. economy’s growth in late 2025 was dramatically slower than initially reported, in large part due to the fallout from last fall’s record-breaking government shutdown. Gross domestic product (GDP), the total... Read more »
Morgan Stanley cuts 2,500 jobs across divisions

Morgan Stanley cuts 2,500 jobs across divisions

Job cuts are reportedly occurring across multiple divisions, including investment banking, trading, investment management and wealth management. Within wealth management, private bankers and back-office support staff were among those affected. Layoffs began... Read more »
Buyers turn to the resale market as builders abandon price cuts

Buyers turn to the resale market as builders abandon price cuts

Rising existing-home inventory is thwarting homebuilders, who are now slowing permits and starts — and backing off from hefty incentives. Homebuyers in the existing-home market might have a slight edge over those... Read more »
J.P. Morgan Predicts No Fed Rate Cuts Before 2027 as Inflation Persists

J.P. Morgan Predicts No Fed Rate Cuts Before 2027 as Inflation Persists

J.P. Morgan Chase has thrown a curveball into the financial world, predicting that the Federal Reserve won’t be lowering interest rates anytime soon. In fact, they’re saying no rate cuts at all... Read more »
Bel-Air Spec Manse Cuts Price to Below 0 Million

Bel-Air Spec Manse Cuts Price to Below $100 Million

Is this the final cut for the Bel Air speculative mansion known as La Fin? The party property at 1200 Bel Air Road, with a nightclub and screening rooms, is back on... Read more »
Who Could Drive Rate Cuts in 2026?

Who Could Drive Rate Cuts in 2026?

The question on everyone’s mind heading into 2026 is sharp and simple: who will be the next Federal Reserve Chair, and how much will they cut interest rates? It’s a pivotal moment.... Read more »
J.P. Morgan Predicts the Fed Will Make No Interest Rate Cuts in 2026—but Expects a ‘Hike’ Next Year

J.P. Morgan Predicts the Fed Will Make No Interest Rate Cuts in 2026—but Expects a ‘Hike’ Next Year

The top economist at J.P. Morgan believes the Federal Reserve is done cutting interest rates and will hold policy steady through 2026, with the next move likely a hike in 2027. “We... Read more »
Why Bank of America Predicts Just Two Fed Rate Cuts in 2026

Why Bank of America Predicts Just Two Fed Rate Cuts in 2026

Bank of America Global Research is signaling a significant shift in the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy down the road. They’re forecasting two interest rate cuts in 2026, specifically in June and... Read more »
Texas proposes tax cuts for homeowners 55+

Texas proposes tax cuts for homeowners 55+

Qualifying homeowners would see school-related property tax valuations frozen at the year they turn 55, preventing future increases in that portion of their tax bill. Seniors already receive a partial exemption from... Read more »