Author: Money Mechanics

(Oil & Gas 360) – The following is an update to the second quarter 2026 outlook and gives an overview of our current expectations for the second quarter. Outlooks presented may vary from the actual second quarter 2026 results and are subject to finalisation of those results, which are scheduled to be published on July 30, 2026. Unless otherwise indicated, all outlook statements exclude identified items. See appendix for the definition of the non-GAAP measure used, the reconciliation from GAAP to non-GAAP and the most comparable GAAP measure. Integrated Gas $ billions Q1’26 Q2’26 Outlook Comment Production (kboe/d) 909 610…

Matt Brown says he’s seeing the same dynamic play out again and again: A client gets ready to buy, runs the numbers, then decides to spend another year renting.“Between elevated mortgage rates, insurance quotes that came in far higher than they expected, and a property tax bill that resets to full market value when they buy, the all-in monthly cost pushed them to pause,” the broker associate at William Raveis Luxury Properties tells Realtor.com®.That decision—to wait—has become the defining choice of the housing market, with transaction levels stuck at or near historic lows and the number of adults delaying household…

Investors expected a much simpler economy by now. Inflation was expected to keep easing, consumers were expected to bend under higher prices, and the next big Fed debate was supposed to be about when rate cuts could begin. However, Bank of America isn’t telling that story. The bank sees an economy that still has enough momentum to avoid a classic downturn. According to its mid-year outlook shared with me, spending levels held up, the labor market hasn’t cracked, and growth remains alive and well.  Nevertheless, that resilience is not spreading evenly, and that’s the uncomfortable twist.  The U.S. economy might…

A version of this article appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.After several years of a lean and pricey housing market, real estate agents are starting to see more balance.In the second quarter of the year, 44% of real estate agents surveyed in CNBC’s Housing Market Survey said they were seeing a balanced market between buyer and seller. That share is…

Jack Wallen/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET’s key takeawaysYou won’t find an easier file-sharing app than Blip.Blip works for Android, MacOS, Windows, iOS, and iPadOS.Blip is free for personal use and $25 for a business license.Don’t blink, because in a blip, you could miss the easiest file-sharing tool available for Android. Yes, I’m talking about Blip. I’ve tested all types of file transfer apps for Android, and Blip has to be the easiest. Install it on your Android device (from Google Play), on your desktop, laptop, or other mobile device(s), and start sharing. There’s also an iOS…

The AI trade appears to be stumbling. Memory stocks, neocloud names, and semiconductors, the very groups that helped carry the market through the first half of 2026, have been selling off hard in recent weeks, and the money leaving those trades does not appear to be heading entirely for the sidelines. Instead, it appears to be rotating. Financials and biotechs, for example, have shown notable relative strength over the past couple of weeks, a classic sign of capital moving from crowded winners into neglected pockets of the market. And even pockets of the technology sector, such as cybersecurity, have shown…

In a city where colorful architecture and bold design take center stage on almost every street, one property manages to stand out from the crowd: a fairytale-inspired “castle” in New Orleans that has arguably become one of Louisiana’s most recognizable homes during the three years it’s been on the market.Featured in multiple social media posts and numerous headlines, the two-bedroom, one-bathroom structure first made an appearance on the market in July 2023, when it was listed for $500,000. However, after three years with no buyer—and only a $100 discount offered—the sellers now appear to be taking more drastic action, relisting…

For more than a year, we’ve been sharing the profiles of millionaires who’ve generously and honestly recounted how they made their first $1 million.Our My First $1 Million series is at 61 profiles and counting (with many more to come) — from a novelist in New England and a 37-year-old banking executive (yes, 37), to the owner of a waste-hauling business and a retired middle school teacher.Many of these millionaires have told strikingly similar stories about how they built their savings, and we noticed some trends among them, some of which we highlighted in the article 5 Key Insights We…

Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. July 07, 2026 Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to amend its requirements for banks to maintain anti-money laundering programs For release at 3:00 p.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday requested comment on a proposal to amend its requirements for banks to maintain anti-money laundering programs. The amendments are intended to align with changes to anti-money laundering program requirements separately proposed by four other agencies. Among other changes, the…

04 Jun 2024 By Ciaran Nerval The number of construction starts for new council homes in Southwark, south London, has fallen by 96% year on year, according to the Southwark Liberal Democrats (SLD). Already registered or subscriber? Please log in to continue reading Want to keep reading? Unlock your free article — Your gateway to Property Intelligence Register FREE and enjoy one complimentary article every month, packed with: Daily market briefings so you act faster on deals and developments Finance insights to manage risk and spot opportunities. Expert analysis that informs strategy and builds…