In classic Washington style, Congress pushed the limits of drama and delay, passing a sweeping reconciliation bill just hours before President Donald Trump’s self-imposed July 4, 2025 deadline. After...
There'll be no relief from the summer heat and storms this summer, both actual and those originating from the White House Sitting in a stifling office or a packed train in the middle of a heatwave...
When you’ve accumulated more than $1 million for retirement, your financial priorities shift. It’s no longer just about growth but about protecting what you’ve built and generating reliable income...
Are markets too confident in a September Fed rate cut? Yes. But are central banks too nervous about another inflation wave? Also, yes, argues James Smith. He’s got a bone to pick this week, as the...
Agency mortgage-backed securities are bonds backed by U.S. mortgage loans and carrying a guarantee from one of the U.S. agencies, Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA), Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) or Ginnie Mae. They are...
A US Dollar reset matters. The dollar influences every aspect of investment strategy—from the economic outlook to return expectations, to valuations, earnings models, and, more directly, currency...
Market optimism was dampened in the Asian session as market participants digested the latest Trump tariff updates which included a 35% tariff on Canada. President Trump also announced a potential...
Britain’s economy delivered an unexpected blow to policymakers on Friday, contracting for the second consecutive month in May and raising serious questions about the government’s growth strategy. The...
The S&P 500 edged up 0.3% on Thursday, 10 July, closing at a marginal new record high of 6,280. However, bullish momentum faded in the Asian session, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 E-mini...
Gold Rises for Third Consecutive Session Gold (XAU/USD) rose by over 0.32% on Thursday, driven by increased safe-haven flows amid deepening global trade tensions. Investors' concerns about the...