Finance
Buy Now, Pay Later Loans Are About to Shake Up Your Credit Score
If you’ve used a buy now, pay later (BNPL) service to split up the cost of concert tickets or a new pair of sneakers, you’re...
The Opportunities and Risks of the $1.7 Trillion Private Credit Market
Private credit, once a niche corner of finance focused on middle-market borrowers, has rapidly expanded into a $1.7 trillion industry. The sector’s rise has been...
Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman Backs July Rate Cut, Highlights Division at Central Bank
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman has publicly supported a potential interest rate cut at the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) July meeting,...
Experian and HomeFree-USA Launch Free Credit Tool to Help More Americans Become Homeowners
For many Americans, the dream of homeownership can feel just out of reach. Credit scores, down payments, and rising home prices often stand in the...
States Sacrifice Tax Revenue to Attract Data Centers Amid Tech Expansion
As the demand for data centers surges with the growth of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital services, U.S. states are increasingly competing to lure...
Fed Governor Waller Advocates for Early Rate Cuts Amid Inflation Outlook
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller expressed on Friday that tariffs are unlikely to cause a significant rise in inflation. Given this outlook, he suggested that...
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Cautious Path Ahead
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged this week, keeping the target range at 4.25% to 4.5%, where it has sat since December....
JPMorgan Chase Bets on Premium Benefits to Retain Affluent Clients
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) is making a big move with its Sapphire Reserve credit card, hoping that a fresh slate of premium benefits will keep...
Global Shifts Drive the Dollar Down to Levels Not Seen Since 2022
The US dollar has hit its lowest point in two and a half years, capping off a turbulent stretch marked by political drama, economic uncertainty,...
Mortgage Applications Show Surprising Strength as Rates Edge Higher
Mortgage rates ticked up last week, but that didn’t stop a surge in both refinancing and home purchase activity, according to the latest data from...
