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New Home Construction Falls Significantly In August

The United States economy faced a significant decrease in the purchase of new home construction in August a possible signal of a possible recession....

Murdoch Steps Down As Fox News, News Corp Chair

Longtime Fox News Chair Rupert Murdoch is stepping aside for an emeritus position as the aging media mogul moves toward retirement. Murdoch built a...

United Auto Workers Begin Strike

Members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) began a significant strike this week, following a number of disagreements with American automakers. The shutdown could...

Median Income Falls In 2022

The median national income of Americans fell in 2022, marking a decline in both years of the Biden presidency. The new census survey data...

Bill Gates Buys Stake In Anheuser-Busch

Microsoft founder Bill Gates is reportedly buying a large stake in the parent company of Bud Light following the brand’s decline since it announced...

Unemployment Rate Increases In August

The unemployment rate unexpectedly increased in August, a sign that the national economy may be slowing down. The increase in jobless workers will likely...

Consumer Confidence Declines In August

Consumer confidence fell unexpectedly in August, a potential indicator that the general public sees the U.S. economy as weakening. The report comes as the...

Interest Rates, Economic Headwinds Affect Housing Market

A combination of factors, including high interest rates, inflation and concern over the national economy have largely affected the American housing market. The current...

Mortgage Applications Reach Almost 30-Year Low

New mortgage applications reached a low not seen in more than a generation, according to recent statistics. The lower numbers also signal that the...

New York Faces Wealth Drain Due To Migration

New York faces the loss of $1 trillion in wealth as a number of businesses have left the state in recent years. The news...

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