The Fed is losing control
America's first inflation crisis in decades, combined with the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate hikes to combat it, has made for a topsy-turvy past couple years on Main Street and Wall Street alike. It has weighed on consumers and kept investors constantly second-guessing themselves.
2023-10-24 19:59
A key market indicator hasn't been this high since the Great Recession
For a while now the theme of "higher for longer" has dominated market speak -- that's the idea that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates elevated for a prolonged period of time to bring interest rates down.
2023-10-20 19:20
What the Israel-Hamas war means for defense stocks
When war breaks out, defense companies tend to make money. That means aerospace and defense stocks tend to rise during geopolitical unrest.
2023-10-18 19:27
What the Israel-Hamas war means for US markets
Growing unrest in the Middle East has cast a shadow on global financial markets.
2023-10-17 19:19
Social Security gains came back to earth. What that means for the economy
Social Security benefits pump a large chunk of change into the US economy -- with about $1.4 trillion going to more than 67 million Americans last year alone.
2023-10-16 18:46
Investors flock to defensive stocks and safe havens on worries about Israel-Hamas war
The Israel-Hamas war is sending investors in search of defensive assets.
2023-10-13 19:51
Wall Street needs a boost from earnings. Can JPMorgan Chase run a strong first leg?
The third-quarter earnings season begins on Friday, marking the next test for this year's wobbly US stock market rally.
2023-10-12 19:52
The days of rising interest rates could soon be over
Policymakers at the Federal Reserve are feeling optimistic that a rise in long-term Treasury yields could finally put an end to the past 19 months of historic interest rate hikes meant to tamp down inflation.
2023-10-11 20:00
Why America's strike wave is barely registering on Wall Street
Corporate America is railing against striking workers, claiming unions are demanding too much. Give in, and companies will be less profitable and at a competitive disadvantage, big business has said.
2023-10-10 19:28
Gold is losing its dazzle
Gold is facing tough competition this year as the preferred haven for cautious investors.
2023-10-06 19:54
Bond investors are getting stung again this year. Here's why
The bond market is back in the doldrums after a promising start to 2023.
2023-10-05 19:17
Why Wall Street investors are freaking out
October has a long history of spooking Wall Street, and this week's market action is serving up a particular dose of terror for traders.
2023-10-04 19:28