The Ultra-Rich Are Putting More Money Into Stocks. AI Giants Are Among Their Favorite Bets.
Microsoft was the most widely owned stock, while private-market allocations fell as private credit, venture capital and real estate funds recorded markdowns.
The Midterms Are Coming. Wall Street Sees A Debt-Ceiling Battle In The Future.
With the election about 10 weeks away, investors are increasingly considering what a shift in congressional power could mean for stocks, bonds and fiscal policy.
Warsh Has Kept Wall Street in the Dark About The Roadmap To Tackle Inflation. Jackson Hole Could Reveal It.
Investors are unsure whether Warsh will follow the tradition of informing investors on future monetary policy at his Jackson Hole debut.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Faces a Crucial Test at Jackson Hole As Treasury Yields Remain High
Warsh's Jackson Hole speech will put him under scrutiny over the Fed's independence from President Donald Trump's administration.
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Bessent Is Trying to Push Bond Yields Lower. His Former Mentor Says It Won't Work.
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Tech Giants Dominated The S&P 500 For Years. Now The Other 493 Stocks Are Catching Up.
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Bessent Wants to Bring Treasury Yields Down. Warsh Could Complicate the Plan.
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U.S. Treasurys Are Losing Reliable Buyers. Foreign Governments Retreat From American Debt.
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Trump Slams Canada. Row Over Retaliatory Tariffs Continues
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney alleged that the final demands made by the US were too stretched. These reportedly included steps Canada considered as unacceptable, including terms that curtailed Canada's ability to negotiate trade agreements with other countries
The U.S. Debt Just Crossed $40 Trillion. Here's Where Americans Could Feel It First.
Americans are not personally responsible for paying off the national debt, but the real concern is what happens as Washington continues borrowing and must devote an increasing share of federal revenue to interest.
The Dollar Has Stayed Strong In 2026. Strategists Say The Risks Are Starting To Build.
The U.S. dollar is still up for the year, but currency strategists are questioning whether its recent strength can last.
America's $40 Trillion Debt Milestone Is Coming Earlier Than Expected. Interest Costs Are Surging.
The acceleration of the national debt comes partly from an unexpected drop in federal revenue after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Investors Are Betting Against a Fed Rate Hike. Wall Street Is Showing Broad Bullishness.
Cash levels among fund managers have fallen to just 3.5%, well below Bank of America's 4% threshold for what the firm considers a contrarian "sell signal."
30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High. Wall Street Warns It Could Surge Further.
The Treasury yield rise is drawing attention not only because of its size, but because yields have continued to rise despite signs that parts of the U.S. economy are cooling.
Wall Street's 'Fear Gauge' Just Hit A 2026 Low. Analysts Warn Investors Not To Get Too Comfortable.
The VIX has hit its lowest level of 2026 just as stocks continue near record highs.
The S&P 500 Keeps Hitting Records. Bank of America Warns of Two Risks That Could End the Rally.
The index crossed 7,800 for the first time last week.
Fed Rate Hike Bets Are Fading Fast. Cooler Inflation Could Leave Warsh An Easier Choice.
Softer inflation and a cooling labor market are weakening the case for another rate hike.
Inflation Eased Again in July. But The Middle East Energy Shock Is Putting The Relief at Risk.
The Consumer Price Index rose just 0.1% in July after declining 0.4% in June, and annual inflation eased to 3.4% from 3.5% the previous month. PPI prices were also below expectations.
U.S. Sends Back $33.4 Billion in Tariffs in July. Refunds Now Top $100 Billion.
The U.S. government refunded $33.4 billion in tariffs to businesses in July, pushing total repayments above $100 billion since the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping emergency tariffs earlier this year.
The AI Buildout Is Fueling The Stock Market. It Could Also Be Contributing To Keeping Inflation Stubborn.
The enormous cost of building the infrastructure needed to power it may be adding to inflation before those promised productivity gains arrive.
The Upcoming Inflation Report Is a Big Deal for the Fed. Here's What Economists Expect.
The Dow Jones consensus forecast calls for headline CPI to rise 0.1% from June, while core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, is expected to increase 0.2%.
Americans Owe $1.26 Trillion on Credit Cards. New Report Sees a Development In The 'K-Shaped' Economy.
Credit card balances increased by $21 billion during the quarter, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit released Tuesday.
A Top Goldman Sachs Executive Says Investors Should Stay Invested. These Are Three Reasons Why.
Ashok Varadhan's case rests on the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged through the rest of 2026, oil prices falling significantly, and the economy remaining resilient as artificial intelligence begins delivering productivity gains.
What Means That Americans May Have to Wait Longer for Rate Relief
The Fed has held its benchmark interest rate steady throughout 2026 as policymakers weigh persistent inflation against signs that the labor market and broader economy are losing momentum.
BofA's Bullishness Gauge Hits Highest Level Since 2021. Its Chief Investment Strategists Says It's a Warning Sign
Bank of America chief investment strategist Michael Hartnett recommended that investors reduce exposure to risk assets or shift allocations toward more defensive investments, longer-duration assets and the U.S. dollar.
Trump And Warsh Reportedly Held Multiple Calls Over The Past Weeks, Renewing Scrutiny Over Fed Independence
According to people familiar with the discussions, Trump has sought Warsh's views on economic forecasts and broader issues affecting the U.S. economy, but has not pressured him to pursue a specific monetary policy.
Labor Market Expected To Hold Steady With Payrolls Adding 80,000 Jobs in July
If the projections are met, hiring would have improved from June, when employers added just 57,000 jobs, but would still point to a labor market that continues to cool from the rapid pace seen in previous years.
Employers Are Hiring Less, But Key Industries Are Paying More to Keep Talent Amid Shortages
Private employers added just 44,000 jobs in July, marking the weakest monthly gain since January and reinforcing concerns that businesses are becoming more cautious about expanding their workforces.
Trump Admin Returns $100 Billion in Tariffs. More Are Still Pending
The figure represents about 60% of the amount collected under tariffs imposed through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Food Prices Keep Squeezing Americans. A New Report Says Groceries Affordability Is the Nation's Biggest Challenge
A survey of 30,000 Americans across income groups showed that 90% of respondents identified groceries and food prices as one of their biggest financial worries.
The Fed Is Considering Fewer Policy Meetings. The Proposal Could Mark the Biggest Process Change in Decades.
Kevin Warsh's proposal to hold fewer meetings would cut the Fed's current schedule of eight policy meetings per year to six, while adding two separate meetings dedicated to broader economic issues rather than interest rate decisions.
The U.S. Backs Japan's Yen After Decades. Here's What's Really at Stake for Investors.
The yen had been under intense pressure in recent weeks, falling as low as 163.73 against the dollar before recovering to around 157.57 after authorities stepped into the market.
Underlying Inflation Hits Lowest Level in Years. The Key Price Measures Show Progress Toward the Fed's 2% Target.
Data released for June showed that several "trimmed mean" inflation gauges fell to their lowest levels since the early years of the inflation surge that followed the pandemic.
Amazon Is Getting $600 Million From Trump Tariff Refunds. Some Customers Will Get Automatic Money Back
Amazon CFO Brian Olsavsky outlined how the company is handling tariff refunds and explained why the company's reimbursement was smaller than some investors may have expected.
Fed's 'Hawkish Hold' Leaves Wall Street Guessing. Stocks and Bonds Could Pay the Price
New Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh has decided to abandon the detailed forward guidance that characterized the Jerome Powell era and emphasize that incoming economic data will determine the central bank's next steps.
Treasury Yields Stay Near Decades-High After Fed Pause. Long-Term Borrowing Costs Still Under Pressure
The benchmark 30-year Treasury yield remained near its highest level in almost two decades as markets weighed the Fed's latest policy decision, inflation data and expectations for additional rate hikes later this year.
The Federal Reserve Just Changed How It Talks About The Economy. Here's What's Different Under Kevin Warsh
While the central bank once again left interest rates unchanged, the statement revealed several notable changes that reflect Warsh's effort to simplify how the Fed communicates with financial markets.
More Americans Are Buying Groceries With Credit Cards. The Long-Term Cost Could Be Painful
Consumer advocates warn that using revolving credit for everyday necessities like food can lead to years of interest payments, making routine grocery purchases far more expensive over time.
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