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1+ week, 3+ day ago (171+ words) SENATE FED WARSH The Berkshire Eagle Kevin Warsh was confirmed this week as new chair of the Federal Reserve. Given the rise in inflation, it seems almost impossible for him to acquiesce to President Donald Trump's desire to see interest…...
Inflation fears push bond yields higher while tech stocks hit new highs | Business
1+ week, 3+ day ago (715+ words) Kevin Warsh was confirmed this week as new chair of the Federal Reserve. Given the rise in inflation, it seems almost impossible for him to acquiesce to President Trump's desire to see interest rates lower, notes columnist Bill Schmick. There…...
The hidden risks of playing It safe | Business
3+ week, 3+ day ago (821+ words) I met recently with a lovely client who is 87 years old. She has received a pension for her 27 years of retirement. We met because she needs to increase withdrawals from her investment accounts, as her pension and Social Security payments…...
Oil surged, and so did the markets
3+ week, 3+ day ago (913+ words) Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on Friday in New York City. Stocks began the month of May on the rise a day after the Dow Jones closed off April up 800 points…...
Wartime economies always trigger inflation
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (832+ words) The Trump administration has asked several manufacturers to increase their roles in military production, including General Motors, above, Ford, GE Aerospace and Oshkosh. "In the meantime, our great military is Loading Up and Resting, looking forward, actually, to its next…...
Stocks rocket higher in historic bull run
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (850+ words) Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading Friday in New York City. All three major indexes surged at opening, with the Dow Jones leading the way, opening over 700 points after Iran declared the…...
Markets sink amid one-two punch of inflation and higher energy costs
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (936+ words) Smoke billows from oil depots recently after overnight airstrikes'in Tehran, Iran. Iran has retaliated by firing waves of missiles and drones at Israel, and targeting U. S. allies and energy resources in the region. The Fed is on hold. Iran is not....
Pittsfield to increase liquor license fees in fiscal 2027
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (505+ words) PITTSFIELD " The Pittsfield Licensing Board voted Monday to increase annual fees for most of the city's liquor licenses; the new rates will take effect in fiscal 2027. An annual license for a restaurant to serve all types of alcohol, seven days…...
Don't get kicked by the K-shaped economy
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (753+ words) A new year is always an opportunity to reset, refocus, and m" In most industries, higher prices signal higher quality. In " GDP growth was recently measured above 4 percent, while global stock markets have hit all-time highs. Meanwhile, the Consumer Confidence…...
Gold prices have gone bananas, but there are good reasons to invest in the precious metal
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (750+ words) In September last year, I wrote in my column that gold can play a valuable role in diversified portfolios. At the time, gold had just surpassed its previous all-time high, climbing to $3, 500 per ounce. The end of last week saw…...