Economists are raising estimates for a key indicator known as the neutral rate of interest—an elusive level where borrowing costs neither restrict nor stimulate growth

Economies around the world are showing surprising resilience to higher central bank-interest rates and government bond yields. 2026-09-20 15:18:00 Chelsey Dulaney

Continue ReadingEconomists are raising estimates for a key indicator known as the neutral rate of interest—an elusive level where borrowing costs neither restrict nor stimulate growth

Many people who are willing to move a little further from the city, or buy a smaller home, are figuring out that it is still possible to buy

A tour of a neighborhood near Seattle shows how a younger generation is making it work in one of the least affordable housing markets in decades. 2026-09-20 00:00:00 Chris Kornelis

Continue ReadingMany people who are willing to move a little further from the city, or buy a smaller home, are figuring out that it is still possible to buy

AI juggernaut Anthropic’s IPO is coming later than expected, Trump pushed out major media outlets from the White House and Warren Buffett announced his retirement. Read more in today’s What’s News newsletter:

Plus, Howard Buffett steps into his father’s shoes and Trump bans certain news media from the White House. 2026-09-18 21:43:00 Will Flannigan

Continue ReadingAI juggernaut Anthropic’s IPO is coming later than expected, Trump pushed out major media outlets from the White House and Warren Buffett announced his retirement. Read more in today’s What’s News newsletter: