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The so-called affordability crisis is nearly overshadowing massive Wall Street betting on whether the Fed will cut its target rate a quarter point at its next meeting December 9 and 10 — because some Fed heads have been mouthing off about inflation and buying into the lefty media’s attack on President Trump. In the last few trading sessions, investors have been selling because they think there will be no rate cut. Baloney.First […]

Almost everything has lined up for bonds lately.The Federal Reserve has been cutting interest rates. Jobs growth and consumer spending are slowing, keeping hopes for further cuts alive, but not pointing to an imminent recession that would threaten corporate balance sheets. Inflation pressure has continued to moderate, despite fears that President Trump’s tariffs will drive prices higher.The widely tracked Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index has returned around 6.7% in 2025, accounting for […]

Panera Bread is launching a multimillion-dollar initiative to overhaul its operations to boost traffic and reverse years of stagnant sales growth. Panera, one of many fast-casual restaurants contending with a challenging landscape, announced its transformation strategy on Tuesday, dubbed "Panera RISE," which is focused on refreshing the menu, boosting its value proposition and customer experience by enhancing the look of its restaurants and expanding its network. The company aims to use this […]