The top cities encouraging new business growth

The top cities encouraging new business growth

Entrepreneurship often thrives in places that offer the right mix of resources, support, and market opportunities. In regions with a strong or growing economy, businesses have the opportunity to connect with a broad customer base and recruit top-tier talent, amplifying their growth potential. Certain locales also nurture a more business-friendly environment through lower operating costs, … Read more

Wall Street rises to regain momentum after last week’s lull

Wall Street rises to regain momentum after last week’s lull

The last few years have been quite a ride for the real estate investment market. Historically low-interest rates, skyrocketing rents, and huge appreciation gains have seen most homeowners fare very well in recent years. But was this another housing bubble? With rising interest rates, high inflation, and constant speculation of a recession — is rental … Read more

US hiring slows but still adds 187,000 jobs in July despite Fed rate hikes. See the latest economic numbers.

US hiring slows but still adds 187,000 jobs in July despite Fed rate hikes. See the latest economic numbers.

WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added 187,000 last month, fewer than expected, as the higher interest rates continued to weigh on the economy. But the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% in a sign that the job market remains resilient. Hiring was up from 185,000 in June, a figure that the Labor Department revised down from an … Read more