US economy strength boosts rate hike expectations for September 2026
The U.S. Treasury’s Secretary, Scott Bessent, has highlighted the strength of the U.S. economy, pointing to resilient consumer spending, rising wages for lower-income workers, and a significant increase in investments. Core inflation has reportedly dropped to 2.6%, a figure that aligns with recent core consumer price index (CPI) data. Furthermore, record levels of investment are being channeled into the United States,
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Read MoreThe Degens are Winning in Oil ETFs
The attraction to make short-term market bets is real. When you think what everyone knows is wrong, it’s tempting to place a bet. And while Kalshi and Polymarket may be better venues for “someone is wrong on the internet” proof-trading,
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Read MoreSocial Security alert: Senior citizens group issues warning as $500 a month benefits cuts loom
One of the country’s largest senior citizen groups is speaking out against a new plan to save Social Security.
AARP said the Protecting Retirement Opportunities and Maintaining Income Security for Everyone, or PROMISE, bill introduced by Sens. Duck Durbin, D-Ill., Bill Cassidy, R-La., and six other lawmakers would remove public input from its important role in reforming Social Security.
Read MoreStock market today: Dow and S&P 500 rise, Nasdaq slips as oil decline outweighs chip sell-off
US tech stocks regained their footing on Tuesday as a sell-off in chip stocks underscored concerns about AI circular financing deals, countering a drop in oil prices and earnings optimism.
The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) bounced back from earlier losses to hover near the flat line.
Read MoreUS Fed Meeting 2026 Live Updates: Kevin Warsh holds rates at 3.5%-3.75%; Three policymakers dissent in favour of a hike
During his first press conference last month, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announced five task forces to review key areas of the central bank’s policymaking.
The panels will examine the Fed’s approach to inflation, communications, economic data, productivity and the labor market, as well as the central bank’s balance sheet, which Warsh has long argued is too large.
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Can Netflix Double in Value in 5 Years?
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is back in the spotlight again. Not because it just dropped a new hit series but because investors are wondering something bigger. Can the stock double in the next five years?
It’s a fair question. After all, Netflix isn’t the underdog anymore. It’s not fighting Blockbuster. It is the blockbuster.
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Why Nuclear’s Next Frontier Could Be 240,000 Miles Away
This year, nuclear energy stocks have been some of the market’s best performers. Small modular reactor (SMR) developers like NuScale Power (SMR) and Oklo (OKLO) have been announcing a steady stream of partnerships, and Donald Trump, has pushed fresh executive orders aimed at accelerating the sector’s development.
Investors have plenty of reason to be excited but a surprising new catalyst has emerged,
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Will Bitcoin Hit an All-Time High Before the Election?
Will Bitcoin hit an all-time high before voters head to the polls?
While Bitcoin has demonstrated its potential to defy expectations, a new set of circumstances, including institutional support, hedge fund interest, and political influences, are converging, making the coming weeks critical for Bitcoin’s price trajectory.
So how high can Bitcoin go?
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