9+ hour, 35+ min ago  (620+ words) Putting in a few extra hours here and there has become the norm for many workers. ADP data shows that, worldwide, 62 per cent of workers reported putting in up to five hours of unpaid work each week. Many are working…...

13+ hour, 27+ min ago  (661+ words) The S&P 500 has increased 9% this year despite elevated oil prices tied to the U. S. -Iran conflict. In May, the University of Michigan's Index of Consumer Sentiment dropped to its lowest level in history. In April, wholesale inflation (a precursor to…...

13+ hour, 36+ min ago  (399+ words) Recent developments have pushed expectations for the 2027 COLA significantly higher. Many retirees are facing the challenge of inflation right now. The good news is 2027 could see the highest annual COLA since the start of 2023, when beneficiaries received a giant 8. 7% boost…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (196+ words) The equity market rally that closed out the month of March continued through April. This rally has baffled many and is becoming a notable example of what is referred to as the "pain trade." Given recent headlines, many investors had…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (604+ words) The energy sector has been the biggest winner so far this year, up more than 30%. Tech stocks lagged in the first quarter, but are making a comeback now. One sector is having a very rough May. So far, 2026 has been…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (510+ words) Soaring inflation is rendering the 2026 Social Security COLA less effective. A huge uptick in the cost of Medicare Part B isn't helping, either. It's best to have limited expectations of what COLAs will do for your finances. When the Social…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (657+ words) The S&P 500 added 0. 4% and pulled closer to its all-time high set in the middle of last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 294 points, or 0. 6%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0. 2%. Ross Stores helped drive the market and rose 8. 1% after…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (404+ words) John Rapley writes that the war in Iran may prod central banks to raise rates to fight the inflation it has worsened. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail. He is…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (596+ words) Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, an influential voice in policymaking who until recently had advocated for lower interest rates, on Friday said the Fed should axe the "easing bias" from its "policy statement and "effectively open the door to a…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (662+ words) Jerome Powell's term as Fed chair came to a close on May 15, with Trump nominee Kevin Warsh succeeding him. Warsh is stepping into a challenging situation: the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is divided, the stock market is historically pricey,…...