The Biden administration has set forth a plan to move forward swiftly with its student loan forgiveness program. With the aim of starting to alleviate people’s debts as early as this fall, the administration is taking decisive action. The program holds significant importance, particularly in the context of the upcoming presidential election, according to experts.
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China’s commercial property sector has been experiencing a surprising surge in demand despite an overall slump in the real estate market. Beijing, the capital city, has witnessed an increase in rents for prime retail locations at the fastest pace since 2019. According to a report by property consultancy JLL, rents surged by 1.3% during the
In recent times, the markets have been faced with the challenge of interpreting consumer price index readings that show a hotter-than-expected trend, leading to increased volatility. One key aspect that has caught the attention of economists is the supercore inflation reading, which goes beyond the traditional core CPI by excluding shelter and rent costs. This
During the March meeting, Federal Reserve officials expressed their concern over the slow movement of inflation rates and the need to cut interest rates later in the year. While the Federal Open Market Committee voted to maintain short-term borrowing rates, policymakers were worried about the lack of a convincing decrease in inflation. The Fed has
The Federal Reserve is currently in no rush to lower its benchmark rate, despite earlier expectations of multiple cuts before the end of the year. Recent data, including a strong jobs report and a faster than expected increase in the consumer price index in March, indicate that inflation is staying stubbornly higher. As a result,
As tax season approaches, many Americans find themselves feeling unprepared to file their taxes. According to a recent survey, 1 in 4 Americans admit to not feeling ready, while a staggering 29% confess to procrastinating when it comes to filing their taxes. This can lead to a lot of stress and anxiety as the tax
New York Community Bank recently made headlines for offering the country’s highest interest rate for a savings account, standing at a staggering 5.55%. This move raised some eyebrows in the financial sector, with analysts speculating that it could be a sign of funding pressure for the regional lender. Ken Tumin, an industry expert, pointed out
In the current economic and political climate, wealthy U.S. families are exploring the option of acquiring second citizenships and national residences to mitigate financial risks. This emerging trend has gained traction as a form of risk management, prompting individuals to create “passport portfolios” consisting of multiple citizenships. Henley & Partners, a prominent law firm specializing
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TMSC) experienced a significant surge in monthly revenue in March, reaching 195.2 billion new Taiwan dollars ($6.1 billion). This represents a year-on-year increase of 34.3%, marking the fastest growth pace since November 2022. In the first quarter of the year, TSMC’s revenue totaled 592.6 billion new Taiwan dollars, up by 16.5%
The real estate market in China plays a significant role in the country’s economic activity. However, recent fluctuations in home prices have raised concerns about the overall health of the economy. As Richard Koo, chief economist at Nomura Research Institute, pointed out, convincing people that home prices are on the rise is crucial to stimulating