Roundup: Loan demand / iPhone increases / Transparent pricing

Roundup: Loan demand / iPhone increases / Transparent pricing

Tightening standards: Top U.S. bank lending officers said credit standards tightened over the first three months of the year, according to a report released on Monday by the Federal Reserve. During the first quarter, banks reported “on balance tighter lending standards and weaker demand” for commercial and industrial loans for firms of all sizes, said the central bank’s latest Senior Loan Officer Survey covering activity during the first quarter…

Apple seems determined to increase prices across the iPhone 17 lineup

Apple might increase the iPhone 17 lineup prices without blaming Trump's tariffs or revealing the true reason to avoid political confrontation.

CBRE: Commercial Real Estate Lending Increased in Q1 2025

DALLAS, Texas—Commercial real estate lending surged in the first quarter of 2025, driven by higher financing volumes and robust activity from banks, though caution persists due to government policy and economic uncertainty impacting Treasury yields, according to the latest research from CBRE. The CBRE Lending Momentum Index, which tracks the pace of CBRE-originated commercial loan closings in the U.S., increased by 13 percent from Q4 2024 and 90…

iPhone 17 price may increase due to tariffs, according to report

(Credit: Max Buondonno / The Shortcut)🍎 Apple could increase the price of the entire iPhone 17 lineup🏭 The company is reportedly facing issues making up for lost money due to tariffs by switching suppliers💰 It’s unclear how much the iPhone 17 will cost compared to the iPhone 16📅 We expect Apple to announce the iPhone 17 this SeptemberApple is considering increasing the price of the iPhone 17 series across the board, according to a report fro…