The Producer Price Index jumped 0.5% last month, more than double November's increase, as rising costs for machinery, metals, and travel services pointed to persistent pipeline pressures for consumers.
Despite a bruising year, XRP's legal clarity, banking ambitions, and technical upgrades position it as a speculative recovery play for investors eyeing the next market cycle.
Live cattle futures gained ground Friday, supported by steady cash trade, while feeder cattle contracts faced significant pressure. Market attention turns to the upcoming USDA Cattle Inventory report, expected to show a slight decline in total herd numbers.
Lean hog futures slipped lower on Friday, contrasting with a steady rise in the CME Lean Hog Index, as traders weighed softer cash prices against stronger wholesale pork values.
A dramatic reversal in precious metals markets saw silver crash 35% and gold fall 12% in a single session, testing a long-held crypto theory about capital rotation as Bitcoin demonstrates relative stability.
While the healthcare sector has surged 17.4% in six months, outpacing the S&P 500, regulatory headwinds and valuation concerns demand a selective approach. We examine one stock with a durable edge and two facing significant challenges.
In remarks that now appear pointed, Fed Chair Jerome Powell robustly defended the central bank's personnel and economic frameworks just days before former Governor Kevin Warsh, a vocal critic, was nominated to potentially succeed him.
A blistering rally in gold and silver reversed violently on Friday, with prices plummeting in one of the most severe single-day drops in decades, rattling markets and investors.
Senator Lindsey Graham has stalled a bipartisan funding deal to avert a shutdown, demanding the restoration of a controversial provision allowing lawmakers to sue the Justice Department for damages—a move critics decry as a self-serving scheme.
Silver prices plunged by a record 30% in a single session after President Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, a move seen as tempering expectations for aggressive rate cuts and bolstering the dollar.
USA Rare Earth Inc. (NASDAQ: USAR) sees its price target significantly raised by Canaccord Genuity and Benchmark following a landmark $1.6 billion commitment from the U.S. CHIPS Program, accelerating its plans to build a domestic rare earth supply chain.
As the Bank of England prepares for a leadership transition in 2028, a debate ignited by former Fed governor Kevin Warsh gains traction: should central banks shed ancillary roles and return to their core mission of price stability?
New data reveals tariffs imposed on key materials like steel and aluminum pushed nonresidential construction costs up 3.2% in 2025, with economists warning of continued pressure and broader impacts on equipment prices in the year ahead.
The global container shipping giant Ocean Network Express reported a net loss for its third fiscal quarter, citing soft demand and declining freight rates, particularly on key Asia-U.S. and Asia-Europe routes. The carrier anticipates a gradual recovery in the coming months.
While Roth accounts dominate the retirement planning conversation, a closer look at current tax laws and long-term income strategies reveals a compelling case for prioritizing pre-tax contributions. We examine the data with an expert and explore what gold's historical returns tell us about diversification.
A recent report by Congressional Democrats highlights rising costs for Arizonans, but a local economist argues the figures lack crucial context on 'normal' inflation, igniting a political firestorm over economic messaging.
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.
A Florida couple is suing their fertility clinic after discovering the baby girl born via IVF is not genetically related to them, sparking a complex legal and ethical battle over parentage and clinic accountability.
Polish cybersecurity authorities have attributed a wave of disruptive cyberattacks in late December to a hacking group linked to Russia's FSB, marking a potential escalation in tactics against energy and heating infrastructure during a severe winter storm.
Advocate Health, the nation's third-largest nonprofit health system, is investing over $800 million in enhanced compensation and benefits for its 165,000+ employees, raising its minimum wage and expanding tuition aid, mental health support, and paid volunteer time.
