Economy, Personal Finance

“As emergency savings drop and credit card balances rise, experts say taking 3 steps can help”

“Americans have suffered in “declines in overall financial well-being,” according to a new annual Federal Reserve report on economic well-being of U.S. households released last week. Only 63% of all adults can cover an unexpected $400 expense, the report on 2022 found, down from… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates 0.25%, investors debate next steps”

“The Federal Reserve will kick off its latest two-day policy meeting on Tuesday with officials expected to announce a 0.25% increase in its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, a move many believe could be the final rate hike of the… Continue Reading…

Economy

“A US debt default could spark mass unemployment, payment failures, and catastrophe that would raise interest rates ‘into perpetuity,’ Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns”

“…A government debt default would be catastrophic for the US economy, sparking mass unemployment, payment failures, and interest rates rising “into perpetuity,” according to US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. “Since 1789, the United States has paid all of our bills… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Fed Chair Powell says interest rates are ‘likely to be higher’ than previously anticipated”

“Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday cautioned that interest rates are likely to head higher than central bank policymakers had expected. Citing data earlier this year showing that inflation has reversed the deceleration it showed in late 2022, the… Continue Reading…

Business

“Home Depot says it will spend $1 billion to give hourly workers a raise”

“Home Depot on Tuesday said it will spend an additional $1 billion to give its hourly employees a raise, as retailers and restaurants compete for workers. The home improvement retailer announced the wage investment as it reported fourth-quarter earnings. It… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“Oil Market Keeps Getting Stronger as Prices Power Up to $93”

“The market’s structure is trading at its strongest level in years, indicating scarce supply. Diesel — the fuel that helps power the global economy — is also surging as a cold snap hits the U.S and demand soars. Inventories at… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“Lithium Jumps Again as Miners Can’t Keep Up With Battery Boom”

“Prices have more than doubled in the past year, according to a Benchmark Mineral Intelligence index of lithium carbonate and hydroxide. Demand for the materials used in electric cars and renewable-energy storage has soared and, while miners are seeking to… Continue Reading…

Banking, Cryptocurrencies

“Bitcoin could rise 10 times in price but I just don’t care, says JPMorgan CEO”

“JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said that Bitcoin may rise 10 times in price in the next five years. The long-term Bitcoin critic also warned that it would be foolhardy to borrow money to buy Bitcoin. Recently, the bank moved to… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Food is getting more expensive in the U.S…”

“…Even though beef prices have been rising, farmers and ranchers have been making less money, the White House said. Climate change, labor issues, transportation concerns and other supply chain disruptions have been contributing to the rising costs over the past several… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Coinbase could jump up to 16% after earnings this week, trader says”

“Coinbase shares ended trading at $258.26 on Friday, up about 1%. They climbed an additional 3.8% to $268 in Monday’s premarket trading session. A run to $290 or $300 would be a 12-16% increase from Friday’s closing levels…” https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/09/buy-disney-coinbase-ahead-of-earnings-this-week-traders-say.html Coinbase… Continue Reading…