China’s recent policy changes to support the real estate market have garnered attention from analysts, who believe that these moves will take time to yield results. S&P remains cautious in its outlook, sticking to the belief that the property market is still in a state of flux. Edward Chan, director of corporate ratings, highlighted the
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The dollar remained strong in the markets on Tuesday, with the yen struggling to stay above the 156 level. Despite this, trading remained mostly rangebound as investors maintained their expectations regarding the Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. The tight range in the yen was attributed to fears of intervention from Japanese authorities, which prevented
After a prolonged back-and-forth, the state of Virginia has finally reached a resolution on its budget approval process. The two-year, $188 billion budget was officially approved after a special session in the General Assembly, with the House of Delegates voting 94-6 and the Senate voting 39-1 in favor of the measure. This approval was made
Virginia Beach recently entered the municipal bond market to secure funding for a surf park development project supported by Pharrell Williams. The Virginia Beach Development Authority successfully priced approximately $189 million in debt, with the bond proceeds going towards the construction of various facilities for the Atlantic Park project. This includes a 3,500-person entertainment venue,
The recent exit of unprofitable bitcoin miners from the network following the halving has come as a relief to those who remain. This exodus has made it less expensive to produce a single bitcoin. However, the profitability of miners heavily depends on the price of bitcoin, which is currently facing various near-term challenges. According to
Chinese authorities have recently announced new measures to support state-owned enterprises in buying unsold apartments, aimed at providing more funding for developers to complete construction on pre-sold properties. This support marks Beijing’s latest effort to address issues in the massive real estate sector. The central bank of China has pledged to provide 300 billion yuan
After a lengthy period of negotiations and multiple short-term extensions, the House passed a bipartisan $105 billion Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bill. The approval came just in time, as the agency‘s spending was set to run out two days later. This bill, with a 387-26 vote, includes a substantial increase in the Airport Improvement Program
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is facing uncertainty regarding how much the federal government can contribute to the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, originally financed by bonds. Following the collapse of the bridge, President Biden expressed his intention for the federal government to cover the entire cost of the reconstruction. This
Many state and local governments are currently facing a legal battle regarding the redemption or refunding of their Build America Bonds (BABs). These bonds, which were authorized as part of a stimulus program during the Obama administration, allowed issuers to sell taxable bonds and receive a subsidy from the federal government on the interest rates
The Colorado Legislature has concluded its session with accomplishments that lawmakers have deemed “nothing short of transformational.” Governor Jared Polis praised the magnitude of achievements made during this session, emphasizing that it has been the most significant since he took office in 2019. The session included the passing of a fiscal 2025 budget, school funding