New home sales hit a 4 year high at the end of 2025

    The U.S. housing market showed surprising strength at the end of 2025, as new home sales jumped to near four-year highs. Data from the US Census show that sales rose sharply in November and remained high in December, indicating strong demand despite high prices and borrowing costs. While some regions like the Midwest and West saw growth, others, such as the Northeast, experienced declines, showing that local economic conditions still play a big role in housing activity.

    From an economic perspective, this trend reflects a classic supply-and-demand issue. Lower mortgage rates have made more households eligible to buy homes, but the limited housing supply continues to push prices upward. According to the National Association of Realtors, if more buyers enter the market without an increase in construction, affordability could worsen. Overall, the recent surge in sales suggests improving demand, but long-term stability will depend on increasing housing supply.

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U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on former President Trump’s tariff policy based on the latest reporting

 The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant blow to former President Donald Trump’s trade agenda on February 20, 2026, by ruling that his sweeping global tariffs were unlawful because he lacked statutory authority to impose them under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In a 6–3 decision, the Court held that tariffs are the exclusive domain of Congress, not the executive branch, and that IEEPA does not clearly authorize such broad tariff powers for a president. The ruling not only invalidates many of the tariffs put in place over the past year but also raises complex questions about whether companies that paid those duties will be entitled to refunds.

In response, Trump sharply criticized the decision and promptly moved to impose a new 15 % global tariff under a different statutory authority, illustrating that trade policy uncertainty will persist despite the court’s check on executive power. The ruling underscores the constitutional balance between branches of government, signals limits on unilateral presidential action in economic affairs, and has sparked reactions from international partners like the European Union urging the U.S. to honor existing trade commitments. Businesses and markets are now watching closely as the legal and economic repercussions unfold.