The pandemic brought about a surge in home improvement projects, with swimming pool installations being a popular choice among American households. However, recent data suggests that the demand for new pool construction is on the decline. Pool Corp., a major player in the pool equipment distribution industry, anticipates a significant drop in new pool installations
In a bid to foster innovation and collaboration within the blockchain industry, Bybit, the world’s second-largest web3 platform by trading volume, recently sponsored the prestigious Swiss Summer Web3Fest and Crypto Valley Conference in Switzerland. This move highlights Bybit’s commitment to engaging with key stakeholders in the blockchain space and driving forward the adoption of crypto
In early European trade on Thursday, the U.S. dollar experienced a decline as weak economic data raised expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of currencies, traded 0.2% lower at 104.900. This decline was fueled by softer-than-expected ADP employment figures and a
Evercore ISI has released their top stock picks for the second half of 2024, based on trends seen in the first half of the year. Despite a strong performance by equities, some key stocks faced immense pressure over the past three months. Adobe Shares of Adobe, a software company, have fallen more than 5% in
Bitcoin has been struggling to maintain its position above the $63,000 mark, leading to a drop below $60,000. The current price hovers slightly above the crucial support level at $60,885, with key support and resistance levels provided by the 100 EMA at $63,754 and the 200 EMA at $58,260. The 50 EMA at $66,407 poses
The recent increase in expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve has had a noticeable impact on Asian currencies. The weakening of the dollar has led to a firming of most Asian currencies, providing some relief for countries in the region. However, this positive trend has been somewhat tempered by other factors that
The recent meeting minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) have indicated a reluctance to cut rates in the near future. While there is recognition that inflation has not progressed as expected, there is a need for more evidence of sustainable progress before any rate cuts can be considered. The committee members emphasized the
Recently, the California High-Speed Rail Authority approved the final environmental clearance for the challenging segment of the high-speed rail project. This segment, spanning 38 miles between Palmdale and Burbank, includes extensive tunneling through mountains – a complex and costly task. The estimated cost of this segment has risen by 27% since 2018, now totaling $28.6
The real estate market is currently experiencing a significant decline, with real estate being the only group in the S & P 500 that has fallen in 2024, dropping by 4.7%. There is a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the commercial real estate (CRE) market, particularly in relation to interest rates and the refinancing of
The year 2024 has seen a positive start with all three major indexes showing gains in the first half. The S & P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average have all shown impressive numbers, with the benchmark S & P 500 gaining 15%, trailing behind the Nasdaq Composite’s 18% jump, and the Dow