A growing number of young adults are turning to social media for investing and financial advice,
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, when policymakers meet to weigh the state of the labor market and inflation.
In the past, this might have made for a day of very little drama or suspense at the central bank. But not today.
Wednesday’s meeting comes as the Fed and its chairman,
The Cold Snap Heats Up the Debate Over Coal vs. Wind
The winter weather is testing America’s power grids. And reigniting political tensions over energy.
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Oil Futures Rise On Geopolitical Apprehension
Oil futures gained as the U.S. military buildup in the Middle East kept concerns of possible action against Iran in traders’
In an interview, Ayhan Kose said the global economy has shown unexpected resilience in the face of a series of shocks, with the U.S. recording another year of surprisingly strong growth.
The deputy chief economist said that record raises the possibility that the rate of potential growth—or the pace at which output can grow using all available resources but without stoking inflation—may be higher than currently estimated.
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As global markets navigate a volatile start to the year, with U.S. major stock indexes ending the week lower amid trade tensions and economic uncertainties, investors are closely watching sectors that show resilience and potential for growth. In this environment, high-growth tech stocks can be appealing due to their innovative capabilities and ability to capitalize on emerging trends,
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Silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) rallied sharply on Wednesday, tracking a strong surge in silver prices that jumped over 7% to fresh lifetime highs on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), driven by robust buying momentum.
MCX silver price for March futures surged as much as 7.52% to hit a record high of ₹3,83,100 per kg.
It’s important to have a good sense of how much money you’ll get.
Generally speaking, people earn Social Security benefits in retirement by working long enough and paying taxes on their wages. But there’s way to get Social Security even if you never worked.
Social Security pays spousal benefits to older Americans,
“The Value of the Dollar is great.”
The Kobeissi Letter commented on President Trump’s reaction to the weaker US Dollar, stating:
“It’s a clear signal that President Trump is willing to tolerate a weaker Dollar to push rates lower and boost US exports.”
US futures saw a mixed Asian session on January 28.
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