As of this writing on the afternoon of July 28, the Federal Reserve is in the middle of its policy meeting. According to trading activity used by the CME Group‘s FedWatch tool, there is a 68.5% probability that the fed funds rate will stay unchanged. It’s currently within 3.5% and 3.75%. The central bank, and…
Verisk, the data analytics and technology firm, announced it has acquired UK-based McKenzie Intelligence Services (MIS), a geospatial intelligence and event response company that specializes in global real-time catastrophe and conflict event analysis. Financial details of the transaction, which was completed by Verisk’s Catastrophe and Risk Solutions business, were not disclosed. (See related article: With…
The Clarity Act’s progress in May helped lift the price of bitcoin, but now the measure is facing obstacles in the full Senate.
Pale and interesting. A neutral palette. Tonally tight. But not at all pared back. These were the qualities that jumped out to the Livingetc Style Awards judges when they saw this house in the entries for House of the Year, and why they shortlisted it. Designed by Manchester-based studio TXTURED, this four-storey Georgian townhouse in…
By cherry-picking 12 data points that supposedly contradict top ratings agencies’ assessment of Mexico’s economy and fiscal outlook, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum recently presented a just-so story that should convince no one. A glimpse of what her list excludes makes that clear. MEXICO CITY—In response to Moody’s and S&P’s negative assessments of Mexico’s economic and…
Brown & Brown anticipates that the cost of the Howden-driven talent war for the full-year 2026 could hit $60 million – an increase from the $31 million it estimated last quarter. “Based on currently available information, we anticipate the full-year 2026 revenue impact, related to new and lost business as well as incentives, to be…
Laylabird/Getty Images Landscaping with gravel is a versatile option that appeals to many homeowners, but there are some definite downsides. It’s hard on bare feet, can be costly, and often requires frequent weeding. Gravel also spreads mercilessly, which can make your yard look messy and unkept in…
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) arrive for a vote series at the U.S. Capitol on September 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kent Nishimura | Getty Images Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate whether Trump Media & Technology Group is violating the law…
Primark’s autumn collection has just dropped, and it’s jam-packed with the cutest pumpkin designs – these are the six pieces to buy now, before they go viral on TikTok. As homeware brands have dropped their AW26 collections and set the home decor trends for the coming months, I’ve been eagerly awaiting to see what Primark…
Among the largest U.S. cities, Las Vegas saw the biggest drop in home prices, while Chicago saw the biggest increase.