Real Estate

Powell’s Plunge: New Home Sales Down 6.6% From A Year Ago

Sales of newly built single-family homes in the United States rose slightly in June but remained well below expectations, as elevated mortgage rates and affordability concerns continued to weigh on demand. The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing

Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during the Federal Reserve Integrated R

China’s Economy Slows Under Tariff Pressure

According to the always-dubious data released by the Chinese Communist government, China’s economy grew by 5.2 percent in the second quarter of 2025, which is slower than its 5.4 percent growth in the first quarter, but better than the 5.1 percent growth projected by analysts.

CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 15: A vehicle carrier ship fully loaded with newly manufactured pa

Five Reasons Why China Could Lose the Tariff War

Beijing has been talking tough ever since President Donald Trump began raising tariffs against China, swiftly retaliating with its own tariff hikes instead of negotiating like most other major countries and vowing to “fight to the end.” There are some good reasons why China’s blustery confidence might be misplaced.

This photo illustration shows Chinese 100 yuan notes (red) and US 100 dollar notes, in Bei

New Home Sales Surged 8% in December

Sales of newly built homes in the U.S. surged by much more than expected as buyers were drawn in by falling interest rates, data from the Commerce Department indicated Thursday. New home sales rose 8 percent to an annual rate

New home sales jump.