In 2025, the Fed maintained steady rates for the first half of the year before implementing three consecutive rate cuts to close out the year. Meanwhile, the 10-year yield has slowly trended downwards ...

Nearly 20 states kicked off the New Year with minimum wage increases, but some employment experts warn that doing so could ...

The Jefferies team said that against that backdrop, off-price chain Ross Stores (ROST) was their top retail-stock pick heading into the year. They said new stores, refreshed store layouts, better ...

It immediately triggered worries about a possible recession and spiking inflation. The S&P 500 plunged nearly 5% on April 3 for its worst day since the 2020 COVID crash. The very next day, it dropped ...

As we near the conclusion of President Trump’s first year of this term, I thought we should look at two issues he faced, immigration and inflation.

As of January 2, 2026, the average mortgage interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 5.99%, while the average rate on a ...

When the topic of central banks and the outlook for interest rates comes up, economists often turn to the so-called "star" ...

Treasury yields deserve attention for assessing if the bond market’s calculus is shifting. In turn, the directional bias for ...

From sweeping tax legislation and aggressive trade policy to rising borrowing costs and legal challenges, Trump’s first year back in the White House has reshaped the economic landscape.

And if 2026 forecasts are correct, we may have to keep waiting.

Most economists expect the U.S. economy to avoid a recession and grow moderately in 2026, though inflation could remain above ...

Policymakers slashed interest rates earlier this month to a target range of 3.5% to 3.75% with a 9-3 vote – the most dissents ...