Defaults skyrocketed last year to the highest tally since the start of the pandemic - and 2024 is set to bring more pain to corporations

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Defaults nearly tripled in 2023 compared to 2022.

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It's almost impossible for first-time buyers to afford a home, top analyst says

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Mark Zandi is chief economist of Moody's Analytics.

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American's housing shortage won't be solved for years to come

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2024 will be a strong year for new construction, but not enough still to to fix the inventory shortage.

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America's offices are in 'uncharted territory' as vacancies hit an all-time high

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Forget budget deficits — these other factors are bigger drivers of Treasury yields, market expert says

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United States Treasury Department

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Moody's warns government shutdown would be negative for US debt rating as it would highlight weak governance

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Personal information of hundreds of House members and staff was stolen due to a recent data breach.

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The housing market is about to get a lot more expensive for millennials and Gen Z

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A young adult in their home.

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US consumer debt fears are overblown as borrowing slows and inflation cools, Moody's chief economist says

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Mark Zandi.

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