People are changing how they spend money, and it's affecting big stores. High earners are now looking for deals, not just luxury items. They're eating at places like McDonald's and Applebee's more often. Even rich shoppers are buying cheaper brands or going to stores like Walmart and Dollar General.
Cattle prices have been a hot topic lately. From 2021 to 2024, producers had a strong hold on the market. This was partly due to a lot of money being printed and some dry weather. Things got even tighter in 2025 when the government stepped in, closing the Mexican border and adding big taxes on impor
Investors are on edge about tech stocks, especially those tied to artificial intelligence. The excitement around AI has pushed up stock prices, but now people are wondering if this is sustainable. Nvidia, a major player in AI chips, is at the heart of this trend. Its performance is crucial not just
Google is in hot water with regulators on both sides of the pond. The European Union (EU) and the United States (US) are not happy with how Google handles ads. They say Google's control over ad tools and its ad exchange, AdX, is unfair. The EU even slapped Google with a huge fine of 2. 95 billion eu
Creating good habits at work is not just about willpower. It's about setting up the right environment. James Clear, known for his work on habits, shared some practical tips. First, leaders need to ask the right questions. Where is the team headed? What are they aiming for? It could be money, creati
Janney Montgomery Scott, a firm owned by KKR & Co. , is making some big changes. They're in talks to sell off parts of their business. Specifically, they're looking to sell their division that advises banks and their institutional equities business. This sale is part of a larger plan to focus more o
South Korea is taking steps to strengthen its auto industry. The government has announced plans to increase subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) by 20% in 2026. This move aims to boost local demand and support the industry amid concerns over U. S. tariffs. The government has allocated 936 billion
Bond sales in the US are expected to hit an all-time high in 2026. The reason? A lot of it has to do with companies pouring money into AI. This surge in bond issuance is predicted to reach $1. 81 trillion. That's even higher than the previous record set in 2020, which was $1. 76 trillion. So, what
Senegal is in a tough spot. The country's finance ministry has promised to pay back its debts and keep talking to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This comes just before a big decision from S&P Global, a major credit rating agency. The ministry sent a message to investors saying they are seri
In a twist that's got everyone talking, a close friend of Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), is accused of sharing secret mortgage pricing info from Fannie Mae with a rival company. Lauren Smith, who leads marketing at Fannie Mae, is said to have passed on this sensit
