Affordability
‘Couldn’t buy flat in Bengaluru’: Founder says she bought 3-bedroom UK house on one person's salary
A Bengaluru-based founder has triggered a debate online after comparing her struggles buying property in India with her experience purchasing a three-bedroom house in the UK. Her remarks about affordability, transparency and “black money” in real estate struck a chord with many social media users.
3 min read10 May 2026The health insurance trilemma: who pays, who earns, who saves
The insurer that trusts good hospitals retains them. The hospital that bills responsibly earns faster approvals. The customer who engages honestly pays lower premiums.
3 min read27 Apr 2026Zohran Mamdani seeks to halt NYC Housing Voucher expansion despite campaign promise
Mayor Mamdani has defended the move by emphasizing the city’s deteriorating financial outlook. According to his administration, the proposed expansion could cost up to $10 billion over the next five years.
1 min read26 Mar 2026Homebuying is more affordable. Why rising oil prices could spoil the party.
National Association of Realtors data show first-time home buyers returning to the market. But supply is still tight, and war-induced inflation could drive up mortgage rates.
3 min read14 Mar 2026Trump’s realpolitik takes over Davos
U.S. foreign and domestic policy, and the largest American delegation in years, are expected to dominate the long-staid gathering of global elites.
6 min read19 Jan 2026How the attacks on the Fed could backfire
The Trump administration’s push for lower interest rates could forestall expected rate cuts.
4 min read17 Jan 2026Real estate sector eyes tax cuts for affordable housing as FM Nirmala Sitharaman gears up to present Budget 2026
Budget Expectations: With the Union Budget 2026 set to be presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman within a few days, the real estate sector is hoping for tax incentives to accelerate homebuying and affordable housing. Here's what industry leaders are saying.
3 min read16 Jan 2026Trump touts affordability push in Detroit speech. Why Wall Street should worry.
The White House is having its “break-the-glass” moment on affordability ahead of the November midterm elections.
3 min read14 Jan 2026In pivot on affordability, Trump unveils barrage of proposals to address costs
The president pitched ideas to lower costs and boost spending power that could bring big changes to housing markets, the oil industry, and finance.
5 min read13 Jan 2026Is Donald Trump shifting stance? Ahead of midterm polls, POTUS focuses more on pro-people policies
Days ago, the President had told Republican lawmakers at a retreat in Washington that they had to win the midterms, or he may get impeached.
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