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Private Equity

Will Private Equity Fuel a Big Year for IPOs?

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As the New Year rolls in, Wall Street is preparing for a slew of listing announcements from private equity-backed firms.

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Banking

2024: The Year the Rates Were Cut

The Fed’s September rate cut turbo-charged the stock market, but can the market keep up its bull run for 2025?

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Inflation & Prices

The Fed Marches into a Murky New Era

Inflation is definitely looking like a “two-handle” problem. That’s investor-speak for a rate below 3% but above the Fed’s 2% target.

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Real Estate

Home Sales Rose in October, But the Trend Won’t Last

Sales of used homes in the US rose in October. But it may have been a flash sale, because mortgage rates are already climbing again.

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Economics

The Fed Cut Interest Rates Exactly as Planned. But What’s Next?

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The US Federal Reserve continued its interest rate deescalation with a 25 basis point cut — exactly in line with consensus expectations.

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Autos

RV Having Fun Yet? The Ups and Downs of Camper Economics

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In addition to offering mobile headquarters for families on vacation, recreational vehicle sales are a pretty good indicator of the economy.

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Banking

Big Banks are Falling in Love with Mid-Sized Companies

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Wall Street’s biggest banks are increasingly working with mid-sized companies — much to the chagrin of mid-sized and boutique banks.

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