Mortgage Proposals and Rate Swings: A Housing Market in Search of Real Solutions
As mortgage rates fluctuate and ambitious policy ideas emerge, economists warn that financing tweaks cannot solve the core issue: a chronic shortage of homes.
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Medicare's Obesity Drug Coverage Set to Fuel Lilly's Weight-Loss Pill Launch, CEO Says
Eli Lilly's CEO sees Medicare's new policy covering obesity treatments as a pivotal moment, poised to unlock access for millions of beneficiaries to its incoming oral drug, orforglipron, and intensify the market battle with Novo Nordisk.
Business
Gold's Sharp Retreat: A Pause in the Safe-Haven Rally or a Sign of Things to Come?
After a historic surge, gold prices have experienced their steepest drop in decades. Yet, analysts point to enduring geopolitical tensions and monetary policy shifts as reasons why the metal's long-term appeal remains intact.
Business
Analysts See Deep Value in Eos Energy Enterprises as Stock Trades at Steep Discount
A new valuation model suggests Eos Energy Enterprises' stock could be significantly undervalued, presenting a potential opportunity for investors amid a shifting energy policy landscape.
Business
Warsh Nomination Triggers Historic Metals Meltdown, Investors Reassess Fed Outlook
Gold and silver prices plunged to multi-year lows as markets reacted to former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh's nomination, signaling a potential shift toward a more hawkish central bank policy and stronger dollar.
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The Vanishing Numbers: How America's Fraying Economic Data Infrastructure Threatens Jobs and Stability
A quiet crisis is eroding the foundation of U.S. economic decision-making. As key federal data agencies face budget cuts, political pressure, and operational challenges, the resulting information gap could leave policymakers and businesses 'flying blind,' increasing the risks of policy missteps, deeper recessions, and prolonged unemployment.
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Gold and Silver Extend Losses After Historic Plunge, Testing Safe-Haven Narrative
Precious metals continue their sharp retreat from January's record highs, with silver leading the decline as market sentiment shifts following key U.S. policy signals.
World
Rafah Crossing to Partially Reopen Monday, Offering Glimmer of Hope for Gaza
After weeks of closure, the vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is set to resume limited operations, facilitating the movement of urgent humanitarian cases and some foreign nationals.
Business
The Utah Banker Who Built a Wall: Marriner Eccles and the Battle for Fed Independence
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.
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House Speaker Confident of Tuesday Vote to End Government Shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that Republicans have the votes to pass a stopgap funding bill by Tuesday, aiming to end a partial government shutdown triggered over the weekend amid ongoing immigration policy disputes.
World
Diplomatic Gambit: Iran Signals Openness to Nuclear Talks Despite U.S. Military Posturing
Amid heightened regional tensions and a visible U.S. military buildup, Iran's Foreign Minister expresses cautious optimism for a nuclear deal, even as Tehran's supreme leader warns of a broader conflict should hostilities erupt.
Business
American Financial Group Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Volatile Insurance Sector
American Financial Group (AFG) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, with analysts anticipating flat revenue growth. The report comes as the property & casualty insurance sector faces headwinds from policy uncertainty and market volatility.
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RFK Jr. Breaks Silence on Kennedy Family Rift Amidst Cousin's Tragic Passing
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has publicly addressed the deep divisions within America's most storied political family, following the death of his cousin Tatiana Schlossberg and amidst ongoing policy controversies that have placed him at odds with his relatives.
Business
Trump's Second Term: A Windfall for Tech Titans as Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg Add Billions
An analysis of wealth accumulation among the world's top billionaires reveals staggering gains during the current presidential term, with policy and market dynamics fueling unprecedented fortunes.
Business
Trump Taps Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair, Testing Central Bank's Independence
President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank sets the stage for a pivotal confirmation battle, raising questions about monetary policy direction and the erosion of the Fed's political firewall.
Business
Financial Guru Dave Ramsey Advises Young Woman to Decline Father's Unusual 'Investment' Request
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.
Business
Warsh Nomination Sparks Dollar Surge, Sends Precious Metals Tumbling
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.
Business
Markets Reel as Gold Suffers Historic Plunge, Dollar Surges on Fed Speculation
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.
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Iran says ready for ‘fair’ talks with US but not ‘under shadow of threats’
Iran’s foreign minister says missile programme not up for negotiation as Trump says sending more ships to the region.
Business
Gold's Record Run Meets Reality: Dollar Surge Triggers Sharp Sell-Off
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.