As political pressure on the Federal Reserve intensifies, the legacy of Marriner Eccles—the Utah banker who architected its modern independence—offers a crucial lesson. A BYU expert explains why shielding monetary policy from politics remains vital for economic stability.
Asian markets opened cautiously Monday as a historic metals sell-off reverberated across asset classes. Bitcoin slipped toward $75,000, while regional equities mostly fell. Investors brace for a critical week packed with corporate earnings, central bank decisions, and key economic data.
With over half the early vote counted, governing party candidate Laura Fernandez appears poised to secure a first-round victory, potentially avoiding a runoff.
Voters head to the polls in Costa Rica, with the ruling right-wing populist party aiming to secure a decisive mandate and a legislative supermajority to tackle record violence and political gridlock.
Tens of thousands gathered in Prague's Wenceslas Square on Sunday, voicing support for President Petr Pavel in his escalating constitutional dispute with Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's coalition government. The protest, organized by pro-democracy activists, highlights deep divisions over Ukraine policy and a controversial ministerial appointment.
President Trump's anticipated nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, a vocal critic of the central bank's post-crisis asset purchases, is shifting market focus from interest rates to the future of the Fed's $6.6 trillion balance sheet and its fundamental role in financial markets.
As PJT Partners prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, the market watches to see if the elite advisory firm can continue its run of topping revenue estimates amidst a turbulent period for financial stocks.
Electronic Arts (EA) is set to report its fourth-quarter financial results after Tuesday's market close, with Wall Street anticipating a significant revenue rebound. The report comes at a pivotal moment for the gaming sector, which has faced mixed signals from consumers and a volatile market.
Voya Financial is set to report fourth-quarter earnings after the bell Tuesday. Investors will watch to see if the financial services firm can maintain its impressive track record of surpassing revenue estimates, even as broader market headwinds pressure the custody banking sector.
Oil prices plunged and precious metals extended their historic sell-off as easing US-Iran tensions and President Trump's hawkish nominee for Federal Reserve Chair triggered a dramatic dollar rally, sending shockwaves through global markets.
The research and advisory giant is expected to post modest revenue growth when it reports Tuesday morning, as investors weigh its performance against a mixed backdrop for IT services firms.
Prosecutors and a media coalition are challenging the defense's push to seal court documents in the high-profile case against accused assassin Tyler Robinson, igniting a fierce debate over public access and a fair trial.
In an exclusive 'Face the Nation' interview, Nobel laureate María Corina Machado discusses Venezuela's future after U.S. intervention, while domestic debates over ICE tactics and a partial government shutdown highlight deepening political divisions.
Driven by robust subscriber growth, a surge in free cash flow, and a new $10 billion buyback plan, AT&T's stock rallied over 10% this week, signaling renewed investor confidence in the telecom giant's convergence strategy.
AI infrastructure provider CoreWeave finds itself at a critical juncture, buoyed by a deepened $2 billion partnership with chip giant Nvidia while simultaneously defending against securities lawsuits. Investors are weighing the promise of accelerated growth against allegations of misleading disclosures, creating a volatile mix for the high-flying stock.
A reported fiery exchange between JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon and Coinbase's Brian Armstrong at the World Economic Forum lays bare the intensifying battle between traditional finance and the crypto industry over regulation, deposits, and the future of money.
While investor attention fixates on flashier names, Marvell Technology's critical role in custom AI chips and data center infrastructure positions it for explosive growth, making its current valuation a potential opportunity.
In a major consolidation move within the quantum computing sector, IonQ has announced a definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based semiconductor foundry SkyWater Technology for $1.8 billion. The deal aims to create a domestically controlled, vertically integrated platform to speed up the development and production of advanced quantum processors, citing both technological and national security imperatives.
Victoria's Secret shares have surged nearly 50% in the past year, leaving investors to grapple with a critical question: Is the rally justified, or has the market gotten ahead of itself? A deep dive into the numbers reveals a complex picture where traditional valuation models clash.
All known American citizens detained in Venezuela have been freed by the interim administration, marking a significant shift following the political transition after former President Maduro's extradition.
