A 24-year-old's father asked her to pay the premiums on his life insurance policy, framing it as an investment for her future. Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey and his co-host Ken Coleman weighed in on the emotional and financial pitfalls of such an arrangement.
The U.S. dollar staged a sharp rally Friday, while gold and silver prices plunged, following President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank. The move, interpreted as a hawkish signal for monetary policy, combined with strong economic data to reshape market expectations.
A dramatic sell-off in precious metals, led by a record-breaking drop in silver, rattled financial markets on January 30, 2026, as a surging U.S. dollar and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy triggered a broad retreat from risk assets.
Gold prices soared to a historic peak above $5,500 an ounce this week, fueled by Fed policy signals, only to plunge dramatically as a resurgent U.S. Dollar and profit-taking sparked a broad retreat. The volatile swing sets a tense stage for the metal as markets await key economic data.
SoFi CEO Anthony Noto calls the Powell Fed era a mixed bag, praising the ultimate economic stability despite policy stumbles. As the baton passes to a new Treasury Secretary, investors weigh SoFi's record growth against a cautious 2026 outlook.
President Trump's reported selection of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank signals a potential shift in monetary policy approach, with a focus on strategic foresight over data-dependency, according to economist Mohamed El-Erian.
Bitcoin's rally to near $91,000 this week was abruptly halted as the U.S. dollar found its footing. The shift highlights the cryptocurrency's growing sensitivity to traditional macroeconomic forces and Federal Reserve policy speculation.
President Trump's surprise nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank sends mixed signals to investors, stirring debate over future monetary policy and market stability.
The United States and Argentina are in final-stage negotiations on an agreement that would see the U.S. deport migrants from third countries to the South American nation, according to a New York Times report. The potential deal aligns with the Trump administration's push to expand removal destinations and marks a sharp shift in Argentina's historically open immigration policy under President Javier Milei.
U.S. stocks fell and precious metals plunged from record highs after President Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, sparking concerns over monetary policy direction and Fed independence.
Gold and silver prices experienced a dramatic sell-off following President Trump's surprise nomination of former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve, sparking intense debate over future monetary policy direction.
Bitcoin's sharp decline this week mirrors a wider market rout, with analysts pointing to a confluence of geopolitical tensions, policy fears, and tech sector volatility as key drivers. The sell-off raises fresh questions about near-term support levels for the flagship cryptocurrency.
President Trump's dismissal of concerns over the dollar's decline has accelerated a sell-off, sending the greenback to multi-year lows and triggering record-breaking rallies in gold and silver as markets question U.S. currency policy.
Facing what CEO Peter Vanacker calls the 'deepest and longest downturn' of his career, LyondellBasell reported Q1 2025 results while detailing a new $500 million cash improvement plan. The chemical giant is leaning into portfolio restructuring and its global supply network to weather trade policy uncertainty and weak demand.
President Trump nominates Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor with Wall Street ties, to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair. His confirmation faces scrutiny amid questions over monetary policy direction and the central bank's political independence.
In a significant policy shift, Chinese authorities have reportedly cleared the AI startup DeepSeek to purchase Nvidia's advanced H200 processors, potentially easing a major hardware bottleneck for its competitive large language model.
President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh, a known monetary policy hawk, to lead the Federal Reserve sent initial shockwaves through equities and bonds on Friday, raising questions about the future path of interest rates.
The U.S. dollar rallied sharply while gold and silver prices plunged following President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair. The move, coupled with stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data, signals a potential hawkish shift in monetary policy.
With rising demand, grid investments, and volatile fuel costs, electricity prices are outpacing wage growth, squeezing not just low-income but now middle-class households. Policy interventions face long lead times, leaving little hope for near-term bill relief.
President Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and seasoned financial crisis veteran, to chair the central bank. The move signals a potential shift in monetary policy direction and reignites debates over Fed independence.
