The labor market is humming along in spite of headwinds from the Trump administration’s tariffs. Until we see signs of weakening in the economy, mortgage rates are likely to remain near their current levels. On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the U.S. economy added 177,000 jobs in April, more than expected. The
KUALA LUMPUR: There is sustained interest coming from the United States companies looking to invest in Malaysia amidst the US-China trade tensions. American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer Datuk Siobhan M. Das said the chamber sees interests coming from sectors where traditional investments were attracting. “I think the attractiveness over the last five years which
How to use a bolt, nut, screw gauge Using a bolt, nut and screw gauge takes the guesswork out of your project, helping you quickly identify the exact size you need. Rates for home loans dipped, but consumers’ economic uncertainty continues to weigh down the housing market. In the week ending May 1, 30-year fixed-rate
Homebuyers continued to retreat last week despite relatively stable mortgage rates as broader concerns about the economy and labor market weighed on demand. Mortgage applications to purchase a home fell 4% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association — marking the slowest pace of activity since February. The seasonally adjusted index showed
Budget cuts from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and other federal agencies have prompted pushback from the academic community but also some sober reflections on the future of the nation’s government-centered model for bankrolling biomedical research. That model has fueled breakthroughs, from magnetic resonance imaging and targeted cancer therapies, to mapping
Benzinga | Detroit Free Press Trump suggests China tariffs will ‘come down substantially’ President Donald Trump suggested the China tariffs will “come down substantially.” Reports suggested China is considering suspending its 125% tariff on select U.S. imports, following indications that Washington may cut tariffs on Chinese goods. The S&P 500 has now recouped nearly 80%
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Fast-growing fruit trees for your backyard harvest Here are five fast-growing fruit trees you can plant in your backyard for a quicker harvest. unbranded – Lifestyle Rates for home loans remained high as consumer and investor confidence takes a hit amid the White House’s tariff roll-out. In the week ending April 24, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages
Uncertainty has been the flavor of the month in April on Wall Street. Tariffs of 10% are still in place on most countries, leaving investors wondering about inflation and recession prospects as consumer and business sentiment decline rapidly. President Donald Trump also continues to flip-flop on his most extreme tariff policies almost daily. When will
In response to the current economic turmoil, turmoil Trump alone has caused with his stupid tariffs, investors are dumping U.S. bonds. Letters to the Editor | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Republican party starts to split as Trump hits the economy Some Republicans share their frustration after President Donald Trump hits the economy with tariffs. Well, President