China has been trying to revive its economy by offering support to the struggling property sector and local governments with heavy debt loads. However, recent updates from Finance Minister Lan Fo’an have left economists scratching their heads. They're wondering if the government is truly committed t
In just over a month, voters will decide the country's future. While not all presidential actions affect Wall Street, the economic policies of the incoming administration can significantly impact the stock market. Over the past two terms, stocks have performed well. During Donald Trump's presidency
On a quiet Saturday morning, China's Ministry of Finance met with the press to chat about local debt issues and the health of the property market. They let everyone know that the central government might step in to help, even if it means bumping up the deficit. But, they didn't share any numbers abo
The Social Security Administration just announced a 2.5% boost for 2025. At first glance, it might not seem exciting compared to past years, like the 3.2% in 2024 or 8.7% in 2023. But hold on, don't be disappointed just yet. There's more to the story than meets the eye. This smaller increase ac
China's Finance Minister Lan Fo'an hinted at increasing the deficit during a recent press briefing, suggesting greater fiscal flexibility. He stressed that the opportunity to do so is "quite substantial," but further discussions are ongoing. Economists have been calling for more financial backing fr
China's Finance Minister, Lan Fo'an, recently suggested that there's room for more economic stimulus, but he didn't reveal any specific plans. This could mean new steps to boost the economy in the future, but what those might be is still a mystery. China's economy hasn't been doing great even after
This year, the Social Security Administration announced a 2.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). This means that those receiving Social Security benefits will see a slight increase in their payments. Why the change? Well, it's all about inflation. Last year, the COLA was 3.2 percent, and in p
After four decades of crunching numbers in the investment world, a seasoned analyst has decided to retire from the typical grind. Now, they're on a new mission: to share their investment insights with readers in a unique way. Instead of just focusing on numbers, this analyst uses data as a starting
For a while now, the stock market has been dominated by big players in Technology and Communication Services. But lately, things have started to change. Over the past few months, we've seen more diversity in the market, with other sectors getting a share of the spotlight. You might be wondering, wh
Tesla's electric vehicle stock took a hit on Friday morning, falling 5.8% before the market opened. The drop followed the company's big event showcasing the Cybercab, a futuristic self-driving car. This was a letdown for investors, who were expecting more from the unveiling. The Cybercab is a sleek,
