The market recently experienced its largest one-day decline since April, driven by escalating tensions between the U.S. and China over rare earth metals and tariff threats. While the brief selloff rattled some investors, markets quickly improved following softer language from […]
For long-term investors, a growing challenge today is how to manage cash as short-term interest rates start to come down again. What appears safe actually comes with real costs beneath the surface, since holding too much cash can quietly undermine […]
Washington is back in the headlines as the federal government faces a shutdown if policymakers can’t reach a new funding agreement. This adds to a year in which government policies around trade, taxes, immigration, and more have created uncertainty for […]
Stock markets are hitting record highs and artificial intelligence companies keep going up. This makes some people wonder “are we in a bubble?” This question is about how people feel as much as it is about market facts. It’s normal […]
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to deliver its first rate cut of 2025 in its September meeting (Sept. 16–17). The benchmark federal funds rate has been held steady at 4.25%–4.50% since December 2024. Most projections suggest a 25 basis […]
