Real Estate Agents Report Most Balanced Housing Market in Nearly a Decade
CNBC's quarterly housing survey finds 37.5% of agents now see a balanced market, up from 30% last quarter. With 77% expecting a better 2026, the housing dynamic is shifting.
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One Year After the Flames: LA Wildfires' $40 Billion Insurance Reckoning Reshapes California's Housing Crisis
One year after the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, insurers have paid $22 billion on claims while 70% of survivors remain displaced. The $40 billion disaster is reshaping California's property insurance market.
Trump's Davos 2026: America's Largest-Ever Delegation Signals New Global Economic Strategy
President Trump will lead the largest U.S. delegation ever to Davos, with Treasury Secretary Bessent and Commerce Secretary Lutnick signaling a new era of American economic diplomacy.
Big Pharma's $170 Billion Patent Cliff: The Race to Acquire Biotech's Best Assets
With $170 billion in annual drug sales facing patent expirations by 2030, major pharmaceutical companies are scrambling to acquire biotech assets. The Pfizer-Novo bidding war for Metsera shows how competitive the race has become.
Netflix-Warner Bros Discovery: Inside Hollywood's Biggest Takeover Battle Since Disney-Fox
Netflix's $82.7 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery faces a hostile challenge from Paramount. The deal would reshape streaming, but antitrust concerns loom large.
Home Equity Rates Finally Falling: How to Tap Your $36 Trillion Wealth Stash in 2026
With HELOC rates falling to 7.44% and homeowners sitting on $36 trillion in equity, 2026 may be the year to tap your biggest asset. Here's what you need to know.
The College Degree Premium Is Shrinking: Cleveland Fed Study Reveals Decades-Low Unemployment Gap
A Cleveland Fed study finds the unemployment gap between college and high school graduates has narrowed to its lowest level since the late 1970s. What it means for workers and students.
CBO Forecasts Fed Rate Cuts Through 2028: What the Economic Outlook Means for Your Money
The Congressional Budget Office projects the Federal Reserve will cut rates to 3.4% by 2028, with unemployment peaking at 4.6% in 2026 before easing. Here's what it means for your finances.
Mortgage Applications Plunge 10% Despite Lower Rates: Why Lenders Are Tightening Credit
Mortgage applications fell 9.7% to a new low despite rates near 6%. Here's why lenders are slamming the door on borrowers.
China Launches $9 Billion Consumer Stimulus: Beijing's Appliance Trade-In Program Targets Domestic Demand
China allocates 62.5 billion yuan ($9B) for consumer subsidies encouraging appliance replacements. The program aims to stimulate domestic consumption amid persistent deflation.
US Holiday Retail Sales Cross $1 Trillion for First Time in History
American consumers spent over $1 trillion during the 2025 holiday shopping season, marking a historic milestone. E-commerce grew 7%+ as mobile shopping dominated.
Palantir's Path to the Trillion-Dollar Club: Why Analysts See 140% Upside in 2026
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives says Palantir could reach a $1 trillion valuation within two years, implying 140% upside. Here's what's driving the bullish case.