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Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Detroit holding out as the last affordable housing markets
Key Points Overview Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Detroit seem likely to be among the last affordable housing markets in the US for 2025, based on [more…]
Oil dips ahead of expected OPEC+ output increase
Key Points Market Reaction On July 4, 2025, oil futures dropped more than 1%, reflecting investor concerns about the expected OPEC+ output hike. This dip [more…]
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump set to impose tariffs of up to 70% in letter push as July 9 deadline looms
Key Points Market Reaction On July 4, 2025, U.S. stock futures fell, with the S&P 500 down 0.6% to 6,288 points, Dow Futures down 0.5% [more…]
Global equity funds attract biggest weekly inflows in eight months
Key Points Market Context On July 4, 2025, global equity funds experienced significant inflows, reflecting robust investor interest amid a buoyant market, especially in the [more…]
US Stock Futures Drop on Latest Trump Tariff Salvo: Markets Wrap
Key Points Market Reaction On July 4, 2025, US stock futures experienced a decline following Trump’s announcement of potential tariffs up to 70%, impacting major [more…]
US Plans AI Chip Curbs on Malaysia, Thailand Over China Concerns
Key Points Market Context The US is focusing on preventing advanced AI chips, crucial for technology and military applications, from reaching China through intermediaries like [more…]
US equity funds see largest weekly inflow in eight months
Key Points Overview US equity funds experienced a significant boost, attracting $31.6 billion in the week ending July 2, 2025, the highest since November 13, [more…]
Markets’ 90-day tariff pause rollercoaster nears an uncertain end
Key Points Market Context The 90-day tariff pause, agreed upon by the U.S. and China, temporarily halted tariffs to ease trade tensions, but its end [more…]
Tax break for seniors: Trump bill includes additional $6,000 deduction
Key Points Overview The Trump administration’s recent legislative package, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” introduces a tax break for seniors, offering an additional $6,000 [more…]
S&P 500 Is a Touch Away From Triggering Sell Signal, BofA Says
Key Points Direct Answer The S&P 500 is trading at 6,279.35, just below the 6,300-point level that Bank of America’s Michael Hartnett identified as a [more…]