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A record-setting July for stocks gave way to rough start to August - investors may not be ready for what comes next
The 'dog days' of summer were evident throughout July, a month marked by low volatility. That ended abruptly to start August. Boring can be bullish. Unfortunately, August kicked off Friday with plenty ...
U.S. stock futures dip after Friday's drop; oil falls as OPEC+ extends output boost
U.S. stock-market futures declined Sunday, after Wall Street ended last week with its worst session since April. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM00) were down about 50 points, or 0.1% on ...
It's a pivotal week for earnings - and a reality check for consumers battling tariffs and high prices
Walt Disney Co. (DIS) reports this week, offering a look at consumer spending on travel and theme parks. Its results - along with those from Warner Bros. and HBO parent Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) - ...
Trump's firing of BLS commissioner decried as 'groundless' and 'giving way to authoritarianism'
On Sunday, William Beach, who preceded McEntarfer as BLS commissioner, told CNN's "State of the Union" that her firing was "groundless," and that there was "no way" for her to rig the numbers, since ...
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. ISM Services Data in Focus; BOE Expected to Cut Rates
Headline inflation likely stayed unchanged from June, rising 2.2% on year, according to the median forecast of 11 economists polled by The Wall Street Journal. On a monthly basis, CPI is expected to ...
Stocks get hit as economic clouds, tariffs gathered - but history suggests it's too soon to panic
The bond-market outlook, as noted earlier, is complicated. Tariffs could stir short-term inflation while dragging on long-term growth. At the same time, they may boost government revenue - a possible ...
My therapist said he was in-network. The insurer says he's not. Am I obliged to pay full rates for all prior sessions?
During that time, the insurance company sent him an offer of "expedited payment" if he signed off, including a section saying he was not in-network. He declined to accept that offer. He said he was OK ...
'I worked at 14, had an 8.8% mortgage rate and drove used cars': Did boomers really have it easier than millennials?
When the Great Recession hit, older boomers were preparing to retire while millennials were entering the workforce.
A court could strike down Trump's tariffs - and blow a hole in the U.S. budget
At issue is the Trump administration's use of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs. The Court of Appeals heard from the Trump administration's lawyer last week ...
'I have never been asked for money before': My friend wants to borrow $1,600 to pay her rent. Do I say yes?
A friend asked me to loan her $1,600 to pay her rent. She is in a tough spot. She will get the funds from her account in 30 days to pay me back. I have never been asked for money before and I have ...
Its a pivotal week for earnings-what they reveal about tariffs and the resilience of U.S. consumers
Walt Disney Co. (DIS) reports this week, offering a look at consumer spending on travel and theme parks. Its results-along with those from Warner Bros. and HBO parent Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)-will ...
'The sky has not fallen - yet': Is it time to start worrying about a U.S. recession?
A short question: How do I ignore the noise in the markets? A recession has been predicted for the past several years, but the sky has not fallen (yet). Even with a slew of positive economic news, I ...