3+ hour, 55+ min ago   (514+ words) A bipartisan "fix" to Social Security benefits for public-sector retirees could lead to a big tax hit for those Americans. Lawmakers are racing the clock before taxes come due on April 15. Rep. Lance Gooden (D-TX), who introduced the bill, said…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (464+ words) After years of unrelenting price hikes, the cost of groceries is finally expected to level out in 2026, with food-at-home inflation dipping below the average. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is'predicting'that grocery prices will rise approximately 1.7% in 2026, marking a decrease from 2.3% in…...

2+ week, 11+ hour ago   (542+ words) WASHINGTON, D.C. " In a move that brings months of public speculation and tension to a head, President Donald Trump officially announced on Friday, January 30, 2026, that he will nominate former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Chair of…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (348+ words) The dual phenomenon'a sinking greenback and a sky-high metals complex'is not merely a market fluke; it is the result of a "perfect storm" of domestic policy shifts, institutional de-dollarization, and a fundamental repricing of hard assets amid fiscal instability. For…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (184+ words) NEW YORK " The U.S. dollar tumbled to its lowest level since February 2022 on Tuesday, as a volatile cocktail of geopolitical friction, domestic fiscal gridlock, and concerns over the Federal Reserve's independence triggered a widespread "Sell America" sentiment across global markets. The…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (386+ words) According to a recent'Bankrate analysis, the path for interest rate cuts in 2026 is far from certain. The Federal Reserve finds itself at a crossroads, balancing a cooling labor market against the potential inflationary sparks of new fiscal policies. The composition…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago   (659+ words) A new year often brings renewed motivation to improve finances and regain a sense of control. Before setting goals or making changes, it is important to take a clear, realistic look at your current financial situation. Financial challenges rarely arise…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (212+ words) The sell-off was broad and aggressive. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 870.74 points, or 1.8%, to close at 48,488.59. The benchmark S&P 500 shed 2.1%, its worst performance since last October, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite bore the brunt of the volatility, sliding…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (342+ words) Amazon is doubling down on its quest to conquer physical retail, this time taking a direct shot at Walmart's dominant supercenter model. According to local planning documents recently approved in Orland Park, Illinois, the e-commerce titan is developing a massive…...

1+ mon, 12+ hour ago   (344+ words) The immediate reaction from Wall Street was swift and clinical.Shares of major credit card issuers, includingAmerican Express,Capital One, andSynchrony Financial, tumbled between 4% and 7% within hours of the announcement.Diversified banking giants like JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America…...