April jobs report keeps Fed on hold as unemployment rate stays at 4.3%
Traders have priced out any Fed rate cut through April 2031, as officials said inflation remains above target.
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Economy
Macro indicators, policy shifts, and economic forces shaping growth and inflation.
FHA foreclosure filings jump 26 percent as Trump administration tightens rules
Foreclosure filings reached 118,727 properties in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 26% annual increase and the highest volume since 2020.
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US foreclosure rates reach six-year high in early 2026
Up to 250,000 homeowners are projected to lose their properties over the next 18 months as delinquent FHA borrowers struggle to meet tighter assistance thresholds.
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US foreclosure activity reaches six-year high in first quarter
U.S. foreclosure activity hit a six-year high in the first quarter of 2026 with 118,727 properties entering the process.
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Tighter FHA rules could push 250,000 borrowers into foreclosure
New Federal Housing Administration rules requiring three consecutive payments to qualify for assistance could push 250,000 borrowers into foreclosure or forced sales.
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Gary Shilling forecasts recession as disposable income growth slows to 0.4%
Economist Gary Shilling warns that a 30% stock market correction is likely by year-end as consumer spending and business investment weaken.
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Fed holds rates steady as Iran conflict pushes oil over $100
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that Middle East conflict and $100 oil prices are disrupting the path toward interest rate cuts.
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25% of First-Time Buyers Use Family Gifts or Loans for Home Purchases
Homeownership rates for people under 35 have fallen as family wealth becomes a key backstop for entry-level purchases.
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25% of First-Time Homebuyers Used Family Money for Down Payments
NAR found 25% of first-time homebuyers used a family gift or loan for a down payment in 2024.
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U.S. debt tops 100.2% of GDP as public debt reaches $31.27 trillion
Interest payments reached $529 billion in the first half of fiscal 2026, exceeding defense spending of $461 billion.
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US economy grows 2% in Q1 as AI investment lifts GDP
Business investment in artificial intelligence did much of the lifting for Q1 growth, according to Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal.
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AI Spending Lifts U.S. GDP to 2% as Consumer Spending Softens
Business investment, especially AI spending, was the main driver of first-quarter growth.
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