Federal Reserve likely to keep interest rates steady as Powell's clash with the White House takes center stage
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,
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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’
Read MoreUS economy may be experiencing step up in -potential growth, World Bank says
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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Read MoreHigh Growth Tech Stocks to Watch in January 2026
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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Read MoreTrump nominates former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as next Fed chairman after Powell
President Trump on Friday announced that he is nominating former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chairman, after Jerome Powell’s term ends in May.
“I am pleased to announce that I am nominating Kevin Warsh to be the CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM,”
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Is David’s Dividend Strategy Perfect For Today’s Market?
David Bahnsen – founder of The Bahnsen Group and author of The Case for Dividend Growth – centers his investment philosophy on dividend growth investing.
In his view, a fundamental mentality shift is needed where investors need to focus on the cash income their portfolio generates rather than obsessing over short-term market prices.
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1 Company You’ve Probably Never Visited But Touch Every Day
At first glance, TSMC might look like just another chipmaker. But that’s like calling Lamborghini just another car company. TSMC doesn’t design chips, it builds them, using some of the most advanced manufacturing technology in existence.
TSM’s fabrication facilities, or “fabs,” can etch transistors smaller than viruses onto silicon wafers. That’s not hyperbole;
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Will This $20 Million Bet Pay Off?
A report just came out that one trader bet a massive $20 million on a single stock rising by 30% on its next earnings report. That stock is, drumroll, artificial intelligence favorite, Nvidia.
The bet was made by purchasing strike 1180 call options on Nvidia for the June expiration, meaning if NVDA share price rise were to rise above that level on expiration day,