Prices in the US are going up. In June, the cost of living rose by 0. 3%, making the yearly increase hit 2. 7%. This is the highest it's been in four months. Experts expected this rise, especially because gas prices went up. But it's not just gas. Other goods are getting more expensive too, thanks t
The House of Representatives is diving headfirst into the world of cryptocurrency. This week is all about crypto, with a bunch of bills that could change how people handle their money. It's a big deal because crypto has moved from the sidelines to the center stage of politics. One of the main bills
JPMorgan has shared its list of stocks to consider shorting as the year progresses. This list includes big names like Tesla and Moderna, which the firm believes could see a drop in value. The market has been doing well, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new highs. However, there's still uncertain
Markets were on shaky ground Thursday morning. The Dow and S&P 500 futures were down, while the Nasdaq was looking at a small gain. This came after President Trump dropped a big announcement late Wednesday night. He said the U. S. would slap a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods starting next month. This
Trump Media has taken a big step into the world of cryptocurrency. They've filed papers with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a new fund called the Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip ETF. This fund will invest in major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Cronos, and Ripple
Trump's recent move to impose new tariffs on 14 countries didn't shake up global markets as much as expected. The president announced tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% on goods from countries like Japan, South Korea, and others, set to start on August 1. But markets in Asia and Europe barely reacted.
SoFi Technologies is making waves in the financial world, with its stock price climbing 36% in 2025. This surge is driven by two major factors: changes in crypto regulations and student loan policies. First, let's talk about crypto. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued som
The latest report from Deloitte's CFO Signals survey paints a picture of finance leaders treading carefully in uncertain times. With a confidence score of 5. 4, down from 6. 4 in the previous quarter, it's clear that optimism is taking a backseat. The survey, which gathered insights from 200 finance
The U. S. dollar has taken a significant hit this year, dropping more than 10% in value. This is the worst decline since 1973, when President Nixon ended the gold standard. The dollar's fall is surprising because the U. S. economy is still strong. Some investors are worried that this drop could mean
In June, family offices, which manage wealth for the ultra-rich, stepped up their investment game. They made 60 direct investments in companies, a jump from May's 47 deals. However, this is still a 40% drop compared to last year. Despite the overall decline, biotech and healthcare were hot topics, w
