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The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index rose to 57.3 in February, beating expectations, but the gains were concentrated among Americans with stock portfolios while those without equity exposure remained at dismal levels.
The US Dollar Index has fallen below 97 to its lowest level since February 2022, declining nearly 10% over the past year as rate cuts, trade uncertainty, and fiscal concerns weigh on the greenback.
The Federal Reserve has finalized its 2026 stress test scenarios, simulating 10% unemployment, a 30% housing crash, and a 39% commercial real estate collapse for 32 of America's largest banks.
Money market fund assets surged to a record $7.80 trillion in the week ended February 4, up $85 billion in a single week, as investors park cash in funds yielding 4-5% amid market volatility and tariff uncertainty.
The S&P 500 CAPE ratio has reached 39.9, a valuation extreme last seen during the dot-com bubble and the Roaring Twenties. History shows average declines of 20% within two years at these levels.
Stocks, Bitcoin, gold, silver, oil, and natural gas all suffered severe declines in the same week for the first time since the pandemic crash, erasing trillions in wealth and challenging every diversification strategy.
The U.S. personal savings rate has fallen to just 3.5%, its lowest level since before the 2008 financial crisis. What the exhausted savings buffer means for consumers and the economy.
Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla reported after the bell Wednesday. Here's what $161 billion in combined quarterly revenue tells us about where the economy is headed and how investors should position.
Series I Savings Bonds offer a 4.03% composite rate through April 2026, including a 0.90% fixed rate locked for life. Here's how to maximize this government-backed investment.
The IRS has released 2026 tax brackets with higher income thresholds and standard deductions. Learn how these changes could reduce your tax bill and boost take-home pay.
With major tax law changes taking effect in 2026, these six financial moves could save you thousands if completed before the December 31 deadline.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts Americans will receive up to $100 billion in larger tax refunds next year thanks to retroactive tax cuts in the OBBBA.