Economic Confidence at Odds: Strong Indicators vs. American PessimismDespite indicators of a strong economy, including brisk consumer spending, moderated inflation, and an unemployment rate holding below 4% for two years, Americans remain pessimistic about their economic future. This paradox has left economists, investors, and business owners puzzled. However, when digging deeper, it becomes clear that this sentiment is rooted in concerns over long-term […] READ MORE Markets on Edge: Continuing Coverage of Regional Banking Crisis9:31am ET | Jan 25, 2024 READ MORE Banking Crisis 2.0? NYCB Stock Down 60% in One WeekNew York Community Bancorp (NYCB) is actively working to calm investor nerves during a tumultuous week that saw its stock plummet by 60%. The turmoil was made worse when Moody’s decided to downgrade the bank’s credit rating to junk. In a late-night press release, NYCB disclosed that its total deposits have increased since the close […] READ MORE Investor Crate: Revolutionizing Precious Metals InvestingWhat is Investor Crate? Let’s break down the nitty gritty and talk about everything we have to offer in the world of investing, in particular, Precious Metals. More READ MORE Charted: Workers Win As Wage Growth Outpaces InflationWorkers are seeing real wage growth, with hourly earnings rising 0.6% in January and 4.5% year-over-year, surpassing inflation rates. This improvement reflects a robust labor market where workers in certain sectors enjoy significant bargaining power, marking a shift from the previous two years when inflation outpaced wage increases. READ MORE Why You Should Pay Off Your Credit Card ASAPAmid rising financial pressures due to inflation, increased interest rates, and the cessation of pandemic relief efforts, American credit card debt has hit a record $1.13 trillion in late 2023. The New York Federal Reserve reports a 1.2% increase in overall household debt, with credit card delinquencies rising significantly. This situation underscores the importance of […] READ MORE ZeroHedge: Gold/Silver: Four Fed Speakers today, Key Levels to WatchZeroHedge – Phil Streible explains why now is the time to invest in precious metals. READ MORE China's Leadership Mulls Market Rescue Measures Amid Stock CrisisChinese government officials, led by the China Securities Regulatory Commission, are set to brief President Xi Jinping on the nation’s stock market turmoil and planned policy measures, sparking hope among investors for a robust intervention to halt the market’s decline. The briefing comes as Chinese stocks show signs of recovery, with significant gains in both […] READ MORE Traders Bet Big on Oil Futures Despite A Stagnant MarketDespite geopolitical tensions and a tumultuous start to the year, oil traders are increasingly investing in oil derivatives, pushing open interest in oil futures contracts to its highest level since March 2022. This surge, involving about 660 million barrels of oil derivatives, occurs despite crude oil prices remaining within a narrow $10-a-barrel range. The activity […] READ MORE « Previous 1 … 42 43 44 45 46 … 62 Next »
