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FAU’s College of Business Receives Grant From JPMorgan Chase
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business received a sponsorship from JPMorgan Chase’s Women on the Move (WOTM) to create programs and opportunities for finance majors that are expected to attract a diverse group of students and prepare students from many backgrounds to become successful professionals in the finance industry. JPMorgan Chase will serve as the inaugural Financial Services Sponsor of the Women in Finance program for the College of Business. The program is open to all students and focuses on educating and training finance professionals.

Study: Renting Beats Buying in Vast Majority of U.S.
Despite widespread home price declines, renting still makes more sense than owning in the vast majority of U.S. housing markets, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.

Renters Get Sticker Shock in Three New England Markets
Three housing markets in the U.S. Northeast are dealing with rent spikes even as the nation’s rental crisis showed more signs of moderation in January.

U.S. Rents Moderating, but Affordability Issues Linger
December 2022 rents fell in 71 of the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas, an indication that the U.S. rental crisis is easing, even as markets in Florida remain overvalued and unaffordable for many consumers.

Study: Florida Dominates List of Nation’s Most Overvalued Housing Markets
Florida metros make up six of the 10 most overvalued housing markets in the nation, according to the latest report from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.

FAU Poll: Easing of Inflation Bolsters Hispanics’ Confidence in U.S. Economy
With consumer price hikes moderating, U.S. Hispanics are feeling more optimistic about their personal finances and the economy, according to a new poll from the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI).