Data Divergence Housing costs are a huge part of the average American’s budget. But the data on rent growth is wonky, painting a confusing picture for policymakers. In recent months, private-sector data like Zillow’s (Z) Observed Rental Index has shown a deceleration in the cost of new leases for houses and apartments. But inflation measures…Read more
What’s Next for the Fed? It’s Fed week! And jobs week to boot! Investors will have plenty to look out for as this week unfolds. Economists and investors have been debating when the U.S. economy would finally weaken, with the scenario always a quarter or two in the future. Yet the economy has continued to…Read more
Buying presents can be stressful. Some find it as anxiety-inducing as doing your taxes, according to Etsy (ETSY). To help alleviate this stress, the online marketplace has launched its new “Gift Mode” feature. How it Works E-commerce sites can recommend products based on your shopping history. But Etsy is taking it one step further by…Read more
