by Benzinga | April 25, 2025 1:07 am | Economics
As global markets spiral from fresh tariff hikes, some emerging markets defy the chaos—surviving and thriving. In exclusive insights shared with Benzinga via email, Violeta Todorova, Senior Research Analyst at Leverage Shares, spotlighted several resilient economies...
by Benzinga | April 24, 2025 11:05 pm | Economics
MCLEAN, Va., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.81%. “The average mortgage rate decreased slightly...
by Benzinga | April 24, 2025 10:05 pm | Economics
Middleton, Massachusetts, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — QKS Group, a premier market intelligence and advisory firm, has released its latest vertical-specific research highlighting the expanding role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) across...
by Benzinga | April 24, 2025 9:03 pm | Economics
As the Federal Reserve signals a one-and-done approach to rate cuts in 2025, investors are being forced to rethink what “safe” really means. According to Violeta Todorova, Senior Research Analyst at Leverage Shares, market participants face a complicated...
by Benzinga | April 24, 2025 9:03 pm | Economics
Washington, D.C., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Key Highlights Existing-home sales slipped 5.9% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million. Sales slowed 2.4% from one year ago. The median existing-home sales price climbed 2.7% from March...
by Benzinga | April 24, 2025 8:06 pm | Economics
U.S. durable goods orders jumped sharply in March, marking the biggest gain since July 2024, but the high single-digit headline spike hides a mixed picture that casts doubt on whether factory momentum was firing on all cylinders ahead of Trump’s April 2 tariff...
by Benzinga | April 24, 2025 7:06 pm | Economics
Delray Beach, FL, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The report “Humanoid Robot Market by Biped Robots, Wheel Drive Robots, Sensors (Gyroscopes, Accelerometers, Tilt Sensors, Position Sensors, Vision Sensors, Torque Sensors), Actuators (Electrical,...
by Benzinga | April 24, 2025 7:05 pm | Economics
BATAVIA, Ill., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB:HWNI), a global provider of managed cybersecurity services, today announced a 10% increase in gross profit over the past 90 days as a result of strategic execution, operational...
by Benzinga | April 24, 2025 7:05 pm | Economics
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After starting 2025 in a generally solid position, the U.S. economic outlook has worsened amid sharp declines in consumer and business sentiment, rapidly rising inflation expectations, and sky-high policy...
by Benzinga | April 24, 2025 6:06 pm | Economics
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in his State of the State address on Wednesday, condemned President Donald Trump, accusing him of exerting the power of the federal government for personal gain and undermining fruitful leadership. What Happened: Walz criticized Trump’s...
by Benzinga | April 24, 2025 6:06 pm | Economics
American economist Kenneth Rogoff says that the Federal Reserve’s autonomy is a lot more fragile than most people realize. The loss of the Fed’s independence, he warns, can lead to the return of price controls and financial repression, as was seen in the 1970s. What...
by Benzinga | April 24, 2025 5:06 pm | Economics
Toronto, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greater Toronto Area, April 24, 2025 – Greater Toronto Area (GTA) new home sales remained extremely low in March, showing little change from earlier months and marking a sixth consecutive month of record all-time lows,...
by Benzinga | April 24, 2025 5:06 pm | Economics
President Donald Trump has been sued by 12 states over his “unconstitutional” new tariffs on foreign imports. Filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, the lawsuit argues that Trump surpassed his authority by instituting tariffs under the...
by Benzinga | April 24, 2025 5:06 pm | Economics
U.S. stock futures fell on Thursday after a two-day advance. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower in premarket. The administration’s mixed signals on tariffs fueled investor anxiety. While President Donald Trump hinted at a deal with China while speaking to...
by Benzinga | April 24, 2025 4:10 pm | Economics
As the stock market reels with the changing macroeconomic conditions, Wells Fargo is advising long-term investors to capitalize on the recent market pullback by favoring high-quality equities, particularly within the energy sector and large- and mid-capitalization...
by Benzinga | April 24, 2025 4:10 pm | Economics
President Donald Trump has hinted at increasing the 25% tariff on Canadian automobile imports on Thursday, suggesting the U.S. auto industry would be better off without Canadian involvement. What Happened: “I really don’t want cars from Canada. So, when I put...
by Benzinga | April 24, 2025 2:06 pm | Economics
With the ongoing shifts in the markets, the U.S.’s reliance on foreign capital is reversing, leading to lower asset prices. However, its unique position as the issuer of the world’s reserve currency provides a significant advantage in navigating this shift, according...
by Benzinga | April 24, 2025 1:06 pm | Economics
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent voiced support for fossil fuel development in emerging economies, criticizing the push for renewables-only energy solutions as unrealistic for countries facing basic economic challenges. What Happened: “Energy abundance sparks economic...
by Benzinga | April 24, 2025 3:05 am | Economics
Austin, TX, USA, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Business Research Industry has published a new research report titled “Plastic Pallet Market Size, Trends and Insights By Material (High-Density Polyethylene, Low-Density Polyethylene, Polypropylene (PP),...
by Benzinga | April 24, 2025 2:05 am | Economics
Americans are rushing to buy cars ahead of looming price hikes, fueling a short-term spending spree on goods most vulnerable to the latest wave of tariff disruptions. In its Beige Book released Wednesday, the Federal Reserve said most regional districts reported...
