DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over building renovations. Powell calls the probe political intimidation.
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The S&P 500's Three-Peat: What History Says About Third Consecutive Years of Double-Digit Gains
The S&P 500 just posted its third consecutive year of strong gains—a rare feat seen only ten times since 1871. What does history suggest for 2026?
DOGE's One-Year Report Card: 271,000 Federal Workers Gone, But Spending Hasn't Budged
The Department of Government Efficiency cut the federal workforce by 9% in its first year but failed to reduce overall spending. A look at what DOGE actually accomplished—and what it didn't.
Retail's Great Bifurcation: Why 2026 Will Separate Winners From Losers
The retail sector enters 2026 facing its most challenging landscape in years. As consumers bifurcate between value and premium, mid-market retailers face an existential reckoning.
Private Credit's $5 Trillion Moment: Why Wall Street's Hottest Asset Class Is Just Getting Started
Hedge funds are racing toward $5 trillion in assets while private credit reshapes corporate lending. Inside the forces driving Wall Street's most important transformation.
'Loud Budgeting' Is Reshaping How Americans Talk About Money in 2026
The TikTok-born 'loud budgeting' trend has evolved into a mainstream movement, with Gen Z savers reporting $629 monthly savings by openly discussing their financial limits.
Peter Navarro's Trade Legacy on the Line as Supreme Court Prepares January 14 Tariff Ruling
The architect of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs defends his policy as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on January 14 whether the president exceeded emergency powers in imposing sweeping duties.
Trump Says Fed Chair Decision Is Made: The 'Two Kevins' Race for America's Most Powerful Economic Job
President Trump confirms he has chosen Jerome Powell's replacement as Federal Reserve Chair, with Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh emerging as the top contenders for the January announcement.
Real Estate Agents Report Most Balanced Housing Market in Nearly a Decade
CNBC's quarterly housing survey finds 37.5% of agents now see a balanced market, up from 30% last quarter. With 77% expecting a better 2026, the housing dynamic is shifting.
One Year After the Flames: LA Wildfires' $40 Billion Insurance Reckoning Reshapes California's Housing Crisis
One year after the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, insurers have paid $22 billion on claims while 70% of survivors remain displaced. The $40 billion disaster is reshaping California's property insurance market.
Trump's Davos 2026: America's Largest-Ever Delegation Signals New Global Economic Strategy
President Trump will lead the largest U.S. delegation ever to Davos, with Treasury Secretary Bessent and Commerce Secretary Lutnick signaling a new era of American economic diplomacy.
Big Pharma's $170 Billion Patent Cliff: The Race to Acquire Biotech's Best Assets
With $170 billion in annual drug sales facing patent expirations by 2030, major pharmaceutical companies are scrambling to acquire biotech assets. The Pfizer-Novo bidding war for Metsera shows how competitive the race has become.