The Looming Threat of Empty Office BuildingsThe commercial real estate sector is facing a crisis, made worse by the pandemic’s effect on office occupancy. Triggered partly by the 2008 Great Recession’s low-interest rates, which fueled investments in real estate, the sector is now under strain as loans become problematic due to vacant buildings. This situation not only affects landlords and banks […] READ MORE The CPI Metric That’s Lower Today Than It Was in 1800Most people think prices just always go up. But that depends on how you measure the price. One asset shows that that’s not always the case. READ MORE Concerns Arise Over CPI Data Accuracy with Response Rates LaggingThe consumer price index continued to draw relatively weak response rates in 2023, calling into question the accuracy of the widely watched US inflation data.The share of completed surveys that were used in the CPI estimation stood at 71% in 2023, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday. While that’s been ticking up in recent […] READ MORE Mortgage Rates Continue to Climb in FebruaryMortgage rates have risen above 7%, reaching a two-month peak and sustaining this level for over a week, indicating a potential shift in home affordability trends. This escalation reflects the highest rates since late November, with the average for a 30-year fixed loan now at 7.16%. The increase is making it even more difficult for […] READ MORE Argentina's Inflation Eases in Milei's Debut Month Amid Economic OverhaulIn President Javier Milei’s first full month in office, Argentina saw a monthly slowdown in consumer price inflation to 20.6%, slightly below the anticipated 21%. Annually, inflation surged to 254.2%, marking the highest rate since the early 1990s post-hyperinflation period. Milei’s economic measures, including a 54% devaluation of the peso and lifting price freezes, contributed […] READ MORE Why Have Central Banks Been on a Gold-Buying Spree?Central banks globally have been on a notable gold-buying spree, significantly ramping up their acquisitions of the precious metal. This trend raises the question: why is gold so appealing to these monetary powerhouses, and does its allure extend to American investors? In the latest episode of U.S. Money Reserve’s exclusive video series, “In Conversation,” a […] READ MORE UBS: Silver Poised to “Dramatically” Outperform Gold This YearAnalysts at UBS say silver is posed to “dramatically” outperform gold this year… READ MORE Goldman Sachs: Gold Prices Are Forecast To Rise 6% in the Next 12 MonthsGoldman Sachs predicts a 6% increase in gold prices over the next 12 months, driven by robust central bank acquisitions and vigorous retail demand in emerging economies. This anticipated rise would elevate gold to $2,175 a troy ounce, according to Nicholas Snowdon and Lavinia Forcellese from the bank’s Commodities Research team. While the near-term outlook […] READ MORE Gold Inches Higher, Supported by Soft Dollar and Rising Middle East TensionsGold prices saw a modest increase on Thursday, influenced by a combination of a dipping dollar and rising tensions in the Middle East. This uptick comes as investors are on the lookout for upcoming U.S. economic data, which is expected to provide further insights into the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rates. The spot gold […] READ MORE « Previous 1 … 49 50 51 52 53 … 79 Next »
