Why is the Federal Reserve independent, and what does that mean in practice?
The Federal Reserve was created by an act of Congress in 1913 and, since 1977, has been charged with promoting maximum employment and stable prices. In »
US Homebuilder Sentiment Drops to Seven-Month Low on Costs
Confidence among US homebuilders slid this month to the lowest level since August, dragged down by worry over tariffs, higher construction costs and economic uncertainty heading »
Rob McEwen: Gold to Hit US$5,000 Long Term, Key Drivers to Watch
Tariffs on lumber and appliances set stage for higher costs on new homes and remodeling projects
Shopping for a new home? Ready to renovate your kitchen or install a new deck? You’ll be paying more to do so. The Trump administration’ »
UBS lifts gold price forecast after metal tops $3,000
Now that gold has topped $3,000 an ounce, where does it go from here? UBS’s chief investment office lifted its gold price forecast to »