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If an Iran peace deal is agreed, these are the assets investors should buy, says Bank of America

Low approval ratings and a jump in inflation may be forcing President Donald Trump’s hand in ending the war, with some asset prices already starting to anticipa…

Why a Fed communications ‘blackout’ isn’t coming to markets under new Warsh regime

‘There’s a First Amendment,’ says Pimco’s Richard Clarida, a former vice chairman of the Fed’s board of governors…

Inflation Running Hot Could Be Great for Hyperliquid. Here's Why.

This cryptocurrency now has a mechanism to benefit from higher interest rates.…

For Warsh as Fed chair, silence may be the point

Kevin Warsh will hold his first Fed meeting, giving markets the first public look at how he'll communicate as chair of the Federal Reserve.…

This Red-Hot Inflation Reading Just Hit Its Highest Level Since November 2022. 3 Takeaways for Investors.

It's become too much of a risk to simply ignore now.…

Treasury Yields Are Sending a Clear and Terrifying Message to Wall Street -- but Are Investors Paying Attention?

The bond market is telling an unfiltered story that the stock market won't appreciate.…

Proposed Iran-U.S. deal would reopen Hormuz strait and lift oil sanctions, Iran state media says

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened as soon as a deal is signed.…

Why Strategic Share Sales Can Be a Smarter Income Strategy for Retirees

Retirees can safely sell small stock slices instead of chasing risky high‑yield dividends.…

Oil prices fall on hopes of U.S.-Iran deal despite Tehran pushback

Oil prices fell on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington had reached a framework agreement with Iran, raising hopes that tensions in the Midd…

Friday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

Oil prices fell and the Dow Industrials soared more than 900 points Thursday after President Trump said the U.S. will soon sign a deal with Iran.…

Pirro's losses in Fed investigation should stay on the books, judge rules

In a scathing ruling, Judge James Boasberg denied U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro's request to vacate his earlier orders.…

The 1 Sentence to Watch For in Next Week's Federal Reserve Statement

The Fed might nix its policy easing bias at next week's meeting.…

Nearly 7 million student loan borrowers remain in defunct Biden-era payment plan: Trump official

Millions of student loan borrowers who've lingered in the SAVE plan are at risk of getting billed unaffordable payments and eventually falling into default.…

Foster children are getting their own version of ‘Trump accounts,’ but major questions remain

States will be responsible for the sign-up process, but it’s unclear what happens after that.…

Weekly Mortgage Rates Climb as Inflation Hits Three-Year High

Weekly mortgage rates are up, as new data shows annual inflation has reached its highest level since 2023.…

Trump picks former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as national intelligence director

Trump's announcement came after objections by House Democrats to his selection of Bill Pulte as acting DNI ensured that Section 702 of FISA will expire Friday.…

Trump cancels Iran strikes scheduled for Thursday evening

Hours earlier, Trump warned that the U.S. would attack Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT," and soon take over Iran's oil infrastructure assets, including Kharg Island.…

Dow Jones and S&P 500 Climb Thursday as Wall Street Shakes Off Three-Day Slump Before SpaceX IPO

Wall Street snapped a three-day losing streak on Thursday, but the rally lost steam by midday. Hot inflation data and Middle East tensions are keeping investors…

Trump administration appeals ruling blocking $100,000 H-1B fee

The appeal follows a ruling that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing a $100,000 H-1B visa application fee without approval from Congress.…

Gold slumps to 6-month low even as inflation fears rise. Here's why bullion is out of favor

The yellow metal is at lowest level of the year as potential interest rate increases and faltering technical signals weigh on prices.…

Trump says U.S. will take Iran’s oil-export hub Kharg Island. Here’s what his threat really means.

Oil prices climbed toward session highs Thursday after President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran and said the U.S. would take control of the cou…

Social Security insolvency is ‘entirely solvable,’ says commissioner under Biden

The solution is simple — but it won’t be easy.…

Melania Trump announces a new savings account for youth in foster care

A new savings program for children in foster care was announced Thursday at an event with the first lady and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…

Inflation Hasn't Been This High Since 2023. Could Gold Be Due to Rise Higher This Year?

Gold has been a safe haven in the past, and with its price falling recently, it may be due for a rally.…

As Trump sticks with Pulte, foreign surveillance program hurtles toward expiration

The U.S. House rejected a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The surveillance authority expires Friday.…

Jobless claims rise to 4½-month high, but here’s the thing: Layoffs aren’t really rising

Are layoffs on the rise? The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose again in early June, but it isn’t because businesses are cutting more jobs.…

Trump might 'love the inflation,' but consumers are feeling the pain, experts say

For consumers, the Middle East conflict's impact on the cost of everyday goods has made it harder to make ends meet.…

The big question: Why is the European Central Bank hiking rates when the Fed is not?

The European Central Bank, in hiking interest rates on Thursday for the first time since 2023, is making a choice the Federal Reserve is not: to increase rates …

Baldwin, Khanna propose new direct foreign investment review board to probe Trump's deals

Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Rep. Ro Khanna, both Democrats, raised concerns with President Donald Trump's courting of foreign investment.…

Wholesale inflation surges again and keeps the pressure on businesses and the U.S. economy

Wholesale prices in May posted the biggest back-to-back increases since 2022 and kept the pressure on businesses as they try to navigate another wave of U.S. in…