Houston’s proposed settlement with its firefighters union took a step forward as the city council authorized the issuance of $650 million in general obligation judgment bonds. This decision comes as part of a larger plan to resolve an eight-year contract impasse and ongoing litigation in Harris County District Court. Mayor John Whitmire has been a
Interest rates on certificates of deposit (CDs) have been a hot topic as the market anticipates potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. However, amidst expectations of a rate decrease, consumer finance company Sallie Mae took a surprising turn by increasing the annual percentage yield (APY) on its one-year CD to 5.15%. This move
While the overall market may be hitting record highs, not all stocks are experiencing the same level of success. Despite the recent positive momentum in the S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, some individual stocks are showing signs of weakness. It is important for investors to be cautious and aware of potential risks associated
The real estate market experienced a whirlwind of activity last week as mortgage rates fluctuated, causing a surge in total mortgage application volume. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s recent report, mortgage rates dropped initially, prompting a sharp increase in application volume by nearly 16% compared to the previous week. However, this downward trend was
Bitcoin’s price fell by 0.8% in the past 24 hours, reaching $67,372.3. This decline followed a period of wild swings in recent sessions, with the cryptocurrency falling as low as $66,000 and rising as high as $72,000. The uncertainty surrounding cryptocurrencies and the anticipation of key events, such as the Federal Reserve meeting and inflation
The shocking news of Joey “Jaws” Chestnut parting ways with Major League Eating (MLE) ahead of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest has sent ripples through the competitive eating world. Chestnut, a 16-time champion of the event, was reportedly offered a lucrative contract by MLE to continue his participation in the
The Asian currency market remained relatively stable on Wednesday, with most currencies showing minimal movement. This was in contrast to the dollar, which experienced some stability as traders awaited important cues on U.S. interest rates from the Federal Reserve and key inflation data. The sentiment towards Asia was negatively affected by concerns over renewed trade
In the municipal bond market, stability has been the name of the game leading up to the Federal Open Market Committee meeting and the release of the Consumer Price Index report. With U.S. Treasury yields on the decline and equities exhibiting mixed performance, market players are eagerly awaiting key economic indicators for guidance. Vikram Rai,
In the current era of AI dominance, many industries are experiencing a significant shift towards cloud-based solutions. One sector that stands to benefit greatly from this trend is cybersecurity. As AI technologies continue to evolve and expand into the cloud, companies in the cybersecurity space are poised for growth and innovation. This shift is already
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) based in Washington, D.C. is setting the stage for the upcoming major tax policy debate by planting the seeds of municipal market priorities. With the high-stakes national election looming ahead, the GFOA aims to influence key decision-makers and ensure that their agenda is at the forefront of discussions. Emily