Unlock the US Election Countdown newsletter for free The stories that matter on money and politics in the race for the White House More Americans trust Kamala Harris to handle the US economy than Donald Trump, according to a new poll that marks a sharp change in voter sentiment following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from
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Democratic vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (L), and Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-OH). Getty Images With the major party tickets finalized, many voters are watching the candidates for personal finance policy that could impact their wallets.  Vice President Kamala Harris this week unveiled her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim
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When Northeastern University announced its intentions to merge with Mills College in 2021, students attending Mills responded with protest and a series of campaigns to halt what they called an “acquisition” of their beloved institution.  Mills College, a small, historically women’s private school, had announced its intention to close after years of declining enrollment and
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Tampa International Airport plans to price $484 million in alternate minimum tax eligible senior bonds Thursday, about a week after Fitch Ratings upgraded the airport’s subordinate debt. The bonds, issued by the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, are rated Aa3 by Moody’s Ratings, AA-minus by Fitch, and AA by Kroll Bond Rating Agency. In late July
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An aerial view shows a subdivision that has replaced the once rural landscape in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Mortgage interest rates dropped last week to the lowest level since May 2023, causing a surge in mortgage demand from both homebuyers and especially current homeowners. Total mortgage application volume rose 6.9% last
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Municipals were weaker Wednesday, as U.S. Treasury yields rose and equities ended down. The two-year muni-to-Treasury ratio Wednesday was at 66%, the three-year at 67%, the five-year at 67%, the 10-year at 66% and the 30-year at 83%, according to Refinitiv Municipal Market Data’s 3 p.m. EST read. ICE Data Services had the two-year at
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