Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures sink after S&P's worst week since September
US stock futures fell solidly Monday as investors processed growing concerns about the health of the US economy and readied for a busy week of economic data, headlined by a report on inflation amid concerns over its resurgence under President Trump’s unpredictable trade policy.
Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) fell 1.1%,
Understanding The Federal Funds Rate
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The federal funds rate is one of the Federal Reserve’s key tools for guiding U.S. monetary policy. It impacts everything from the annual percentage yields you earn on savings accounts to the rate you pay on credit card balances,
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Read MoreFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says interest rates on hold amid rise in economic uncertainty
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday that the central bank can remain patient in adjusting its benchmark interest rate, citing uncertainty around the potential impact of President Trump’s economic policies.
Powell said the Trump administration is making policy changes in several areas, including trade, taxes, government spending, immigration and regulation,
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Samuel Smith has a diverse background that includes being lead analyst and Vice President at several highly regarded dividend stock research firms and running his own dividend investing YouTube channel.
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Read MoreETB: Option Writing Fund To Keep Cash Flow Rolling In
Write Income Fund offers 8.70% yield with tax-friendly distribution characterization while emphasizing a ‘tax-managed’ fund. Learn more on ETB CEF here.
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Market Commentary: Buffett’s Japanese Play Is Genius
There is a reason Buffett is regarded as the greatest investor of all time. He’s got all sorts of tricks up his sleeve that most investors know nothing about. From warrants to riskless arbitrage, the gamut of innovative strategies he employs is as creative as it is extensive.
But his latest play might be among his most imaginative and intelligent yet.
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1 Extraordinary Stock Sneaking Higher
History is littered with footwear stocks that have met their doom. Among the most prominent examples of recent years is Allbirds, which debuted on the public markets in 2021 and eclipsed $30 per share before plunging lower all the way to today’s price of around $1 per share.
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