(BPT) - The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), run by the National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA), the world's leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry, offers a fascinating window into what's currently trending - and what the future may hold - for the world of home design, appliances and technology.
Bank of America slipped as investors balanced concerns about the economy with signs that large banks remain profitable. With the stock lagging the broader market over the past year, investors are watching whether loan growth and interest income can help it regain momentum.
According to a report from Reuters, Commerce Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement David Peters said at a congressional hearing on Tuesday that as per his understanding, none of the chips had gone to China.
The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index surged to 91.2 today, February 24, 2026. This reading marks a significant peak in a post-inflationary recovery cycle, defying widespread concerns over a fractured trade landscape and a tightening labor market. The index's climb from 89.0 in January represents a psychological
As the summer of 2026 approaches, the three pillars of North American trade—Canada, the United States, and Mexico—are hurtling toward a high-stakes diplomatic and economic reckoning. The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), which replaced NAFTA in 2020, faces its first mandatory "joint review" on July 1, 2026. Far from
The U.S. Treasury market is witnessing a rare and paradoxical movement known as a "yield curve twist," a phenomenon where short-term interest rates surge while long-term rates simultaneously retreat. As of late February 2026, the yields on 1-month to 12-month Treasury bills have climbed toward 3.7%, anchored by
In a stunning reversal of historical correlations, the energy and materials sectors have surged more than 20% in the opening weeks of 2026, even as crude oil prices languish at multi-year lows. As of February 24, 2026, the S&P 500 Energy Index is up nearly 23% year-to-date, marking its
