Harris’s $25K for home buyers would lift prices, but her housing plan has advantages, economist says

Here’s Why Economists Say Trump’s Economic Plans Would Worsen Inflation

Tariffs, the GOP hopeful’s go-to economic policy plank, would raise average household costs by $2,600 a year, and experts say Trump’s other plans would do more harm than good.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Harris’s plan for ‘Medicare at Home’ would revolutionize care in America

Home care and paid leave are complementary, critically needed care investments that could transform how the U.S. addresses serious health needs, disability and aging.

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Harris team and White House discussed plans for her to distance herself from Biden

The White House and Vice President Harris’ campaign have been in frequent contact about how she planned to distance herself from President Joe Biden, while maintaining her overall loyalty to him, ...

Politics - NBC News - October 17

If voters think like economists, Harris has the edge, but if they focus on sticker shock, Trump will win, this expert says

With just 12 days left in a tight presidential race, all sorts of prediction models are getting attention. Oxford Economics offered two financially-focused models on Thursday,

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Hawaii has the highest cost of living in the U.S.: The state has 'really high home prices' and expensive goods, expert says

The most expensive states were found by analyzing the cost of living by The Council for Community and Economic Research.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Trump’s Economic Plans Could Worsen Inflation, Economists Say

Many Americans fretted about inflation as they headed out to vote. But Donald J. Trump’s approach comes with risks of a renewed boost.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Don’t fret, Democrats — here are 5 advantages Harris has down the stretch

Vice President Kamala Harris has several advantages in the short time left in the 2024 campaign, including her outreach to more voters, the support of prominent Republicans, and a more effective ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

This Texas city has the lowest cost of living in the U.S.: There is 'investment in the area keeps home prices low,' expert says

Realtor.com ranked the cities with the lowest cost of living by examining regional price parities data by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Business - CNBC - October 27

Harris on what her mother would say about the election: 'Just go beat him'

Vice President Harris shared what her late mother would tell her to do in her fight against former President Trump during the final days of the 2024 presidential election. “Just go beat him,” ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

First-time home buyers’ share of home sales hits 43-year low, real-estate group says

It has never been this challenging to be a first-time home buyer.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Democrats say Harris holds several campaign advantages over Trump

Democrats are nervous, but they say they haven't given up hope that they're going to win the presidential race. Quite the opposite. They say Vice President Harris holds a number of advantages ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Jim Cramer says he would be a buyer of Disney if the stock goes to this key level

Buying on weakness makes sense because the slowdown in Disney's theme parks business will eventually abate, Jim Cramer said Wednesday.

Business - CNBC - October 17

President Biden has no plans of pardoning son Hunter Biden, White House says

President Joe Biden does not plan to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted on federal gun charges, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.

Trump or Harris: Who would bring mortgage rates down? Three economists weigh in.

What will happen to mortgage rates and home prices in a prospective Trump or Harris administration? MarketWatch spoke to three economists to find out.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

'Higher prices, larger deficits': 23 Nobel Prize-winning economists slam Trump agenda, endorse Harris

Experts estimate that Donald Trump's budget plan would expand federal deficits by five times more than Vice President Kamala Harris' proposals.

Business - CNBC - October 23

House prices at record high, says Halifax

Despite the increase, the lender warns mortgage costs could remain "higher for longer" following the Budget.

The Economist announces support for Harris

The Economist announced Thursday that the outlet is backing Vice President Harris over former President Trump in the upcoming election, now less than a week away. “While some newspapers refused to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened

This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of the latest US elections stories here .. Ten key takeaways from Trump’s win The key swing states and counties that ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Juan Soto free agency: Slugger plans to look at 'every offer,' but says Yankees don't have advantage

Soto's next contract is expected to be at least $500 million

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Oil prices lifted by report Iran may be planning another major strike on Israel

Oil futures finished higher on Friday, finding support after a news report that Iran may be planning another major strike on Israel.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Mark Cuban says he has 'no interest' in a White House Cabinet position as he campaigns for Harris

Mark Cuban has suggested that Vice President Kamala Harris should fire FTC Chair Lina Khan if she wins the White House against Donald Trump.

Business - CNBC - October 28

No pardon planned for Hunter Biden, White House says

The White House said Thursday there are still no plans for President Biden to pardon his son, Hunter, before leaving office, in the wake of President-elect Trump’s victory. "Our answer stands, ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

How a Harris presidency would differ from Biden's, according to her campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris is promising to govern differently than President Biden if elected as commander-in-chief. Cedric Richmond, Harris-Walz campaign co-chair, joins "America Decides" to ...

UK house prices hit record high in October, says Halifax

Typical property now costs £293,999, surpassing previous peak set in June 2022

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Here's how Harris and Trump's tax plans would impact your taxes

Harris and Trump both have proposed historically large tax overhauls. Here's what to know.

ECB lowers rates to 3.25% as inflation slows

Christine Lagarde says Eurozone’s central bankers are close to ‘breaking the neck’ of soaring price pressures

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Trump says there's 'no price tag' for his mass deportation plan

President-elect Donald Trump told NBC News on Thursday that one of his first priorities upon taking office in January would be to make the border “strong and powerful.”

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

As Harris Courts Sun Belt, Housing Costs Stand in Her Way

Shuttered factories and trade deals helped turn working-class Midwesterners against Democrats. Will the high cost of housing do the same in the Sun Belt?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Putin has no plans to congratulate Trump, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has no plans to congratulate former President Trump on his election night victory, the Kremlin said Wednesday amid speculation the Republican president-elect will ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Harris says her presidency "will not be a continuation" of Biden's

Vice President Kamala Harris' nearly 30-minute interview with Fox News was tense from the start.

Kamala Harris says it's 'not productive' for her to criticize Biden

In an interview with NBC’s Peter Alexander, Vice President Kamala Harris details how she would distance herself from President Biden, the widening gender gap among voters, why her criticizing ...

Politics - NBC News - October 19

Harris plans to speak at Howard amid GOP calls for her to concede

Vice President Harris will speak at Howard University on Wednesday afternoon amid calls for her to concede to President-elect Trump after the Republican won the 2024 election and is set to make an ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

I’m planning to loan my son money to build a house — he was priced out of the housing market. What could go wrong?

”I haven’t heard of anyone doing this, so I’m not sure it’s even legal.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

We're pocketing a gain in a disappointing stock — and would be buyers in another

We're seizing this opportunity to sell into strength a stock that has disappointed.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Early voting surge seen as advantage for Harris campaign

The Harris campaign and Democratic groups are working hard to push their supporters to vote early in this year's election. Team Harris wants to maximize its early advantage, especially given that ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Middle-class buyers are increasingly springing for homes they can barely afford

Homeownership in the U.S. is increasingly coming with unaffordable monthly costs, especially among middle-class homebuyers, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data.

‘A disappointment to home buyers’: Mortgage rates surge to a two-month high

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.44%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.