Ah, the S&P 500. If you’re chatting stocks over a bagel in New York, you’ve probably heard someone mention it. Year to date, it’s lagged behind the global scene like a cab stuck in Times Square traffic, and the Federal Reserve has thrown its two cents in. They’re saying U.S. stocks might be, shall we […]
February 02, 2026 Ah, the 2026–27 Budget is right around the corner, and it better be a game changer for Australia’s R&D scene. If it isn’t, we’re talking big trouble for the economy and living standards. The Australian Academy of Science isn’t mincing words here. science and technology: not just luxuries Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, […]
00:03 Speaker A Ah, Labor Day. A nice break as the markets hit pause on Monday. Put away those spreadsheets, folks. 00:43 Speaker A But don’t get too comfy. Come Friday, all eyes will be on the jobs report for August. 00:49 Speaker A Economists are whispering about 75,000 new gigs popping up. July’s numbers […]
Home Sales: Not Just Holding Steady Looks like the housing market’s got some spring in its step. According to data from the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales rose 4.2% from January to February, hitting a seasonally adjusted pace of 4.26 million units. However, compared to last year, sales dipped by 1.2%. Still, with […]
