ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Dec 18 2025FINANCE

Inflation Takes a Breather: What It Means for Your Money

Prices went up, but not as much as experts thought they would in November. This gave investors a glimmer of hope that inflation might be slowing down. The consumer price index (CPI) showed a 2. 7% annual increase, which was lower than the predicted 3. 1%. Even when you take out the wobbly prices of

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Dec 14 2025FINANCE

Investors Shift Gears: Tech Takes a Backseat

Investors are changing their strategies. They are moving away from tech stocks. Instead, they are looking at other areas like banks, factories, and healthcare. This shift is clear in the stock market. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite had a tough week. It dropped by 1. 6%. The S&P 500 also fell by 0.

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Dec 13 2025FINANCE

Tech Giants Take a Tumble: What's Shaking Up Wall Street?

Wall Street is feeling the heat as tech stocks, once the darlings of the market, are taking a nosedive. The S&P 500 dropped 1. 2% from its record high, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite fell 1. 8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average wasn't spared either, shedding 266 points from its recent peak.

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Dec 12 2025FINANCE

Bonds: A Year of Gains, but What Lies Ahead?

The bond market has had a good year so far, with all major sectors showing gains. Intermediate-term corporate bonds have performed the best, up 9. 0% year to date, while short-term Treasuries have risen 3. 9%, slightly ahead of inflation. This growth comes despite a volatile year marked by shifting

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

Stock Market Soars Despite AI Concerns

Wall Street is on the brink of achieving new highs, despite some setbacks. The S&P 500 is inching closer to its record high set in October, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average has surged by 664 points, or 1. 4%. However, the Nasdaq composite has taken a slight dip of 0. 2%, largely due to worries

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Dec 10 2025BUSINESS

Stocks Take a Pause: What's Next for the Fed?

On Tuesday, U. S. stocks stayed mostly flat. Investors are waiting for the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, which is expected on Wednesday. The S&P 500 dipped slightly, while the Nasdaq saw a small gain. The Dow Jones took a bigger hit, dropping by 0. 4%. JPMorgan Chase was a major dra

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Dec 09 2025FINANCE

Job Openings Rise, But Fed's Stance Remains Steady

The latest data shows a significant increase in job openings. This might seem like a big deal, but it doesn't necessarily mean the Federal Reserve will change its course. The Fed has been keeping a close eye on the job market. They want to see steady growth, not rapid changes. So, even though job op

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Dec 01 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Rollercoaster: Lessons from 2019

Bitcoin's recent drop below $90, 000 has sparked conversations about what might happen next. Some experts are looking back at 2019 for clues. Back then, Bitcoin's value kept falling even after the Federal Reserve stopped tightening its monetary policy. This time around, the pattern seems eerily simi

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Nov 29 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Market Takes a Pause: Bitcoin and Ethereum Hold Steady

The crypto world is taking a breather. Bitcoin and Ethereum are trading in a tight range. Bitcoin is stuck between $86, 000 and $88, 450. Ethereum is hovering around $3, 000 but can't break through. Trading volume is down 11% in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin's share of the market is slipping. It's now

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Nov 26 2025BUSINESS

Job Market Shows Mixed Signals Amid Economic Shifts

Last week, fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits, hinting that job cuts are still relatively low. The numbers dropped by 6, 000 to 216, 000, which is below what experts predicted. This data is a good way to check the health of the job market. However, the situation isn't all positive. The

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