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The stock market made headlines recently for closing out its best quarter in years between early April and late June.
Since then, however, stocks have stumbled. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is down nearly 1% so far this month, as of this writing, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) has dipped by close to 3.5%,
As the U.S. military conflict with Iran enters its sixth month, President Donald Trump has returned to a more familiar battleground: global trade.
Trump on Friday launched a fresh tariff blitz targeting 60 trading partners, including the European Union, China, the U.K. and Canada.
VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments had earlier stated, “if crude oil prices decline and stabilise, FPIs are likely to turn consistent buyers in India. Therefore, crude price is the data to watch.” Markets witnessed a weak and volatile previous week with benchmark indices extending their losing streak as a sharp surge in crude oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions weighed heavily on investor sentiment all of last week.
Early June-quarter earnings from pharmaceutical companies indicate continued pressure on their U.S. businesses, with double-digit declines in net profit and weaker operating margins.
Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security benefits or are planning for retirement could soon see several important updates as the Social Security Administration prepares its annual adjustments for 2027.
While the agency will not confirm the final figures until October, current projections suggest higher monthly benefit payments,
All three major U.S. benchmark indexes ended last week lower.
Over the weekend, the U.S. and Iran paused attacks against each other.
Oil prices declined following cooling tensions between the two countries.
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A proposed bill in Congress would scrap the “retirement earnings test” and allow those who claim Social Security before age 67 to work without a reduction in benefits. Supporters say the change could boost financial flexibility for seniors, while critics warn that it will further strain an already strained Social Security system.
There are millions of Americans between age 62 and full retirement age (FRA) who earn a paycheck while collecting Social Security benefits.
