Economy Slowed Last Months Yet Still Solid in 2025
The U.S. economy posted 2.2% growth for 2025, a modest slowdown from 2024, with late-year softness in Q4. Consumers a...
Fed policy
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Friday Could Markets: What Investors Need This Week
A key inflation report this Friday could markets move and set the tone for 2026. This guide breaks down what to watch...
Mortgage Rate Just Lowest in Over 3 Years, Yet Above 6%
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased to its lowest in more than three years, yet remains above 6%, keeping ...
Trump’s Pick Could Raise Rates: What It Means for Loans
Markets react to every Fed chair nomination, and a hawkish tilt could raise borrowing costs. This guide explains what...
Bitcoin Faces Selloff as Oil Holds at $70, Fed Slows Patience
Oil climbs to the $70 range as the Fed signals a tighter stance, renewing risk-off sentiment that weighs on Bitcoin. ...
Jobless Claims Fall Lowest, Signaling Stable Labor Market
Weekly jobless claims dropped to the year's low, a sign that the labor market may be stabilizing even as some sectors...
Fed's Next Move: Traders Flock to a 3X Financial Bull Fund
When the Fed signals a policy shift, traders rush to position. This article dives into the appeal of a 3X Financial B...
Stock Market Live February 19, 2026: S&P 500 Edges Higher
The S&P 500 nudged higher as traders brace for a pivotal Federal Reserve policy decision. Investors weigh rate paths,...
Inflation Eased Slightly in January Amid High Prices for Households
January CPI shows inflation cooled a notch but remains elevated, keeping policy expectations in focus and households ...
Nonfarm Payrolls and Confirmation Bias in Markets
The monthly nonfarm payrolls report is a big market event, but it can mislead if you lean on it without guarding agai...
U.S. Jobs Rise 130K in January; Fed Path in Focus
January payrolls rose 130,000 with the jobless rate at 4.3%, while revisions to prior months add uncertainty as trade...