Affordability
Trump'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.
3 min read11 Jan 2026Trump calls for cap on US credit card interest rates at 10% for a year, starting January 20—Americans ‘being ripped off'
Donald Trump has called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates of 10% from January 20, saying that his administration will no longer let the American Public be “ripped off” by credit card companies. The date marks the anniversary of his second term as US president.
2 min read10 Jan 2026Donald Trump directs representatives to buy $200 billion mortgage bonds — Here's what this means for US housing prices
Donald Trump said he has directed the purchase of $200 billion in mortgage bonds. The move is significant, as it comes months ahead of the US November midterm election and is expected to reduce housing costs in the country.
3 min read9 Jan 2026Americans are looking to the Midwest to find affordability
The region offers housing costs below the national median and steady wage growth.
7 min read3 Jan 2026‘We will govern expansively and audaciously': Zohran Mamdani vows bold action as NYC's mayor
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's mayor on January 1, becoming the city's first Muslim mayor and pledging an aggressive push to ease the cost-of-living crisis.
2 min read2 Jan 2026