The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain its benchmark rate signals underlying economic strength, leaving mortgage rates largely unmoved. While affordability challenges persist, a gradual rebalancing of the market offers cautious optimism for buyers and sellers.
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.
A federal judge has removed the death penalty as an option for Luigi Mangione, accused of assassinating a top health insurance executive in New York. The ruling narrows the federal case while state murder charges proceed.
Gold and silver futures suffered a dramatic reversal Friday, erasing significant gains from a massive rally. The sharp decline coincided with broader market jitters and a key Federal Reserve nomination.
As the Federal Reserve signals potential rate cuts, income-focused investors are re-evaluating their portfolios. We analyze seven dividend ETFs that offer resilient income streams and capital appreciation potential when bond yields decline.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon faces federal charges under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act after a protest at a Minnesota church, marking a rare application of the law beyond abortion clinic demonstrations and raising First Amendment questions.
President Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, Kevin Warsh, has championed a 'regime change' at the central bank, focusing on balance sheet reduction and regulatory rollback. However, analysts question his ability to deliver swift interest rate cuts and warn of potential internal conflict.
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has granted Nubank conditional approval to establish a national bank, a significant step that could see the digital banking leader offer federally regulated crypto custody alongside traditional banking products in the United States.
Future Proof Brands, maker of the popular ready-to-drink brand BeatBox, is laying off over 150 employees at its headquarters. The move comes weeks after announcing a $490 million majority stake acquisition by Anheuser-Busch, signaling corporate restructuring ahead of the deal's expected close in early 2026.
Newly released federal data confirms Texas led all states in job creation last year, setting new historic highs for total employment, workforce size, and nonfarm jobs in December, even as regional disparities persist.
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.
The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady signals a strategic pause, not an end to its easing cycle. We break down the immediate and future impacts on everything from credit cards to the housing market.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has issued warnings to 42 prominent law firms, suggesting their diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring initiatives could violate antitrust laws by potentially restricting competition for talent.
A coalition of immigrant advocacy organizations has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a newly revealed ICE policy that permits agents to enter private residences without judicial warrants, arguing it violates constitutional protections against unreasonable searches.
CEO Brian Niccol says employees' questions about share prices reflect pride and care, as the coffee giant navigates workplace reforms and ongoing labor disputes.
Gold and silver prices retreated sharply from record highs as President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve eased concerns over central bank independence, triggering a broad profit-taking sell-off.
Barrick Mining Corporation's stock fell nearly 10% Friday, mirroring a sharp drop in gold prices after President Trump's nomination of a mainstream candidate to lead the Federal Reserve calmed market anxieties about runaway inflation.
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.
President Trump nominates Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor with a history of advocating for lower interest rates and expressing favorable views on Bitcoin, to lead the Federal Reserve, a move that could reshape monetary policy and digital asset markets.
The arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon following his coverage of immigration protests has ignited a fierce debate over press freedoms and federal overreach, as a Justice Department civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of a local nurse adds fuel to the political fire.
