A report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Tuesday showed an unexpected acceleration in the pace of growth in U.S. manufacturing activity in the month of December. The ISM said its manufacturing PMI climbed to 60.7 in December after dipping to 57.5 in November, with a reading above […]

It may look different, but it’s still possible to purchase your dream home right now. (iStock) If you’re a first-time homebuyer, buying a home is likely the largest purchase you’ve ever made. Homebuying can be overwhelming and stressful, and that’s when you’re trying to purchase property in normal times. Opting […]

Eurozone manufacturing conditions improved to its highest level since May 2018 driven by stronger rises in output and new orders, final data from IHS Markit showed Monday. The manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 55.2 in December from 53.8 in November. The reading was below the flash estimate of 55.5. […]

Will direct checks to Americans actually stimulate the economy? Kaltbaum Capital Management President Gary Kaltbaum and Point View Wealth Management President and chief investment strategist David Dietze share their insights on today’s markets, economic recovery, stimulus, the housing market and whether it’s realistic to make 2021 market predictions before the […]

A new administration could bring student loan forgiveness relief to more borrowers. (iStock) Student loan forgiveness can make your financial burden lighter if you owe federal student loans. While the federal CARES Act offered temporary student loan forbearance for eligible borrowers, those benefits are set to expire at the end […]

A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday unexpectedly showed a modest drop in first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended December 26th. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims edged down to 787,000, a decrease of 19,000 from the previous week’s revised level of 806,000. […]