Best 7-year fixed annuity rates for August 2025
For investors seeking a predictable return without the volatility of the stock market, a seven-year fixed annuity can be an appealing option.
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Read MoreSocial Security benefits likely to go up in 2026 but many fear tariff-driven price hikes
As prices seem poised to edge upward, so too does the possibility of a bigger cost of living adjustment for Social Security benefits in 2026.
As of mid-August, some estimate that Social Security benefits could see a 2.7% hike for the cost-of-living adjustment next year.
Dow Jones futures slip ahead of retailers’ report, FOMC Minutes
- Dow Jones futures decline as traders adopt caution ahead of corporate reports from major retailers.
- Traders will likely observe the Fed’s July Meeting Minutes to gain cues on policy outlook.
- Market sentiment may draw support from any positive outcome toward a possible ending of the Ukraine-Russia war.
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Read MoreTrump hits Federal Reserve Chair Powell over housing industry in latest attack, blasting mortgage rates
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Council of Economic Advisers Chair Stephen Miran discusses the Federal Reserve’s decisions on interest rates, reducing inflation and more on ‘Mornings with Maria.’
President Donald Trump this week launched twin attacks on social media against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.
Read MoreGT Voice: Japan’s plunging exports to US show mounting tariff damage
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Japan’s export-reliant economy is facing mounting challenges as its shipments to the US have reportedly declined for the fourth consecutive month, marking a noteworthy downturn in its trade performance. This persistent drop in exports to one of its largest trading partners led to the steepest fall in Japan’s overall export figures in more than four years as of July,
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Read MoreThe Burst
AMD’s AI Advantage May Just Be Getting Started
While the spotlight often shines brightest on Nvidia, another chipmaker has been clawing its way into the conversation and could soon be in a position to steal the show.
That company is Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), and it’s gearing up to report second-quarter earnings early next month.
With the stock already up 34% this year,
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Is Ambiq the Answer to AI’s Biggest Blind Spot?
AI might be the future, but that future has a power problem. For all the fanfare surrounding generative AI, one inconvenient truth continues to lurk in the background, which is it consumes an extraordinary amount of energy.
And unless someone cracks the code on power efficiency, scaling AI beyond the data center and into billions of edge devices will remain an expensive dream.
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Can You Really Earn a 100% Yield From This Tesla-Based ETF?
A wave of funds has popped up promising double-digit income yields, many of them built on familiar covered call tactics. But one issuer, YieldMax, has taken the concept to an entirely different level. Think 30%, 50%, even 100%-plus yields.
The poster child is the YieldMax Tesla Option Income Strategy ETF, ticker TSLY. This fund aims to milk income from Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) by trading options,
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