Home prices are getting slightly more affordable, but down payments are still holding buyers back
Housing is getting more affordable thanks to lower prices and lower mortgage rates, but it still takes more time to…
Economy
Fed minutes show officials were in tight split over December rate cut
The Federal Reserve on Tuesday released minutes from its December meeting. ...
Bankruptcy success rate for student loan borrowers jumps to 87%, study finds
The success rate for student loan borrowers in bankruptcy has "jumped" to 87%, a study finds. But many people still…
Zelenskyy asks Trump for 50 years of security guarantees, says meeting with Russia possible
Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Monday that he had asked for security guarantees for up to 50 years for Ukraine.…
Softbank to buy data center firm DigitalBridge for $4 billion in AI push
Japan's SoftBank on Monday said it has agreed to buy data center investment firm DigitalBridge for $4 billion. ...
GM’s record stock performance beats Tesla, Ford and other automakers in 2025
General Motors' stock is having its best year since the company's reemergence from bankruptcy in 2009. ...
Silver tops $80 for first time, then stages dramatic reversal overnight
Silver slid more than 8% on Monday, after topping $80 for the first time ever in overnight trading. ...
One year on from the UK’s grand AI plan: Has its infrastructure buildout been a success?
Hefty financial commitments from tech giants are positive signals, but big challenges remain for the U.K. to fulfil its ambitions.…
Rents are falling in these major U.S. cities heading into 2026—one of the more ‘renter-friendly periods’ in a decade, says expert
Falling rents and rising vacancies are giving renters more room to negotiate prices heading into early 2026. ...