Bitcoin and gold ETFs attract $7B amid fiscal concerns: Bloomberg
Investors are turning to Bitcoin and gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as perceived safe havens amid growing fiscal concerns, according to a Bloomberg Markets report. The influx of $7 billion highlights a broader trend where fiscal anxiety is driving demand for these assets. This shift indicates that market participants are seeking alternatives to traditional investments,
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Read MoreXRP ETFs Extend Inflows as Price Pullback Tests the $1.55 Rally
XRP gained about 40% over two weeks and 46% across seven days. Its market capitalization also climbed above $91 billion during the rally. The token reached $1.5505 before retreating toward $1.4554 on the daily chart. Its latest daily candle also marked a second consecutive down day.
Even after the pullback,
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Read MoreThe 2027 Social Security COLA Forecast Just Fell – Here's How Much Less Retirees Could Get
A few weeks ago, next year’s Social Security raise was looking considerably bigger than it does today. As new inflation data has arrived, independent analyst Mary Johnson has lowered her estimate for the 2027 COLA to 3.4%.
For anyone living on just Social Security, a smaller forecast could mean a little less extra money coming in each month and less to work with over the full year than earlier estimates suggested.
Read MoreWhen Florida Social Security checks arrive in September 2026
Nearly 5.3 million Floridians who receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can expect September payments to show up on the normal schedule.
People who get SSI checks will see benefits arrive on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Social Security recipients will be paid on Wednesdays, based on the person’s birth date.
But recipients may want to start budgeting for possible cuts in the future.
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Read MoreThe price of gold today, August 28, 2026 — and the best places to buy
Gold’s spot price — or its current trading value — today as of 9:00 a.m. ET is $4,598.89 per ounce, according to CNBC’s Gold/ US Dollar Spot Price. That’s higher than Thursday’s price, when it traded at $4,584.96 per ounce at the same time.
Gold is a safe-haven asset that investors gravitate toward when economic and political turmoil erupts,
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Read MoreThe Burst
1 Undervalued Homebuilder Could Soar—Why Investors Are Watching
Dream Finders Homes (NYSE:DFH) is a home-building company that focuses on the fast-growing Sun Belt real estate market.
Like many stocks tied to the real estate market, however, DFH has been through an extremely rocky period over the last year. The stock is down over 30% in the last 12 months,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is AMC Entertainment Staging a Monster Comeback?
AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC) isn’t exactly the comeback kid just yet, but you might want to keep it on your radar.
Over the past month, shares have quietly climbed 14.96%, a surprising twist for a stock that’s still down more than 39% from last year and worse from its meme stock mania highs,
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Chipotle’s Sizzling Success Fueling Unstoppable Growth
Chipotle Mexican Grill continues to thrive in the fast-casual dining sector, surpassing expectations despite facing tough year-over-year revenue comparisons.
The burrito chain not only maintained its growth trajectory but accelerated it, translating to a 14.1% increase year over year to $2.7 billion in Q1 2024. The growth is particularly impressive given that it follows a 17.2% increase in the same quarter last year.
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